Comparison

BlueDiamond™ Toolkit vs SONITROL CORE Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BlueDiamond™ Toolkit

This app simplifies the setup of multi-technology readers for installers. It uses Bluetooth to connect directly from a mobile device, eliminating the need for extra hardware. Users can assign names, modify settings, and manage reader assignments.

Highlights
  • Commission multi-technology readers
  • Assign user-friendly reader names
  • Modify and update existing reader settings
  • Direct Bluetooth connection from mobile device
  • Eliminates need for Bluetooth dongle
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The BlueDiamond™ Toolkit mobile application is a convenient way for installers to commission BlueDiamond multi-technology readers from a mobile device. The commissioning process has been simplified by eliminating the need for a Bluetooth® dongle in order to commission readers. Connection to the multi-technology readers is achieved by using Bluetooth technology from the mobile device. • No Bluetooth dongle requirement The BlueDiamond Toolkit mobile application does not require a Bluetooth dongle to commission BlueDiamond multi-technology readers. Connection to the readers is done using a Bluetooth mobile device. • Assign use- friendly names to BlueDiamond readers (commissioning) With the BlueDiamond Toolkit mobile application, installers can assign a “friendly name” to a reader making it available for use with BlueDiamond mobile credentials. • Modify/Update existing readers With the Update option installers can scan for readers that have already been commissioned at a location. Installers can modify reader settings, un-assign or re-assign readers using a different name. • Commission BlueDiamond multi-technology mobile-ready readers BlueDiamond mobile-ready readers will be appear in the mobile application as known devices that have no license. These readers will be able to be scanned and commissioned within the application once a License Meter has been enabled. The BlueDiamond platform offers a complete, next-generation access control experience, with multi-technology readers, a feature-rich mobile app and mobile credentials. BlueDiamond mobile credentials offer a touchless access experience, enabling building occupants to eliminate a significant number of access touch points by turning smartphones into secure access control devices. Important Notes: 1. Use of the BlueDiamond Toolkit mobile application requires BlueDiamond multi-technology readers and the app must be authorized to use Bluetooth on your mobile device. 2. For end users, use of the BlueDiamond mobile app requires that the organization have BlueDiamond multi-technology readers and the ability to issue BlueDiamond mobile credentials.

About

SONITROL CORE Manager

Features
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Manage your Sonitrol CORE system easily with the SONITROL CORE Manager app. The new Sonitrol CORE Manager app allows you to remotely control and monitor your security conveniently at the palm of your hands. Take advantage of app features such as: -A real-time summary dashboard that provides an overall status -Event push notifications with associated video verification images -Control and monitor alarm system(s) and areas -Monitor alarm events -View live feeds and playback of recorded video using VIGIL CLOUD™ cameras -Manage and monitor access-controlled doors -Manage and monitor BMS sensors and actuators -Monitor user events and activities in the Sonitrol CORE system App User will require credentials from your Sonitrol provider and a Sonitrol CORE security system. For questions, contact your local provider.

Screenshots

BlueDiamond™ Toolkit4 screens
SONITROL CORE Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlueDiamond™ Toolkit at 13.0 against SONITROL CORE Manager's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit versus SONITROL CORE Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueDiamond™ ToolkitSONITROL CORE Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarrier Fire & Security Americas Corporation3xLOGIC Systems Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BlueDiamond™ Toolkit

No in-app purchases

None

SONITROL CORE Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueDiamond™ Toolkit free?
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SONITROL CORE Manager free?
SONITROL CORE Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueDiamond™ Toolkit or SONITROL CORE Manager have ads?
Neither BlueDiamond™ Toolkit nor SONITROL CORE Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueDiamond™ Toolkit or SONITROL CORE Manager?
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit ships an update every 5 months, and SONITROL CORE Manager every 5 months. Most recently, BlueDiamond™ Toolkit was updated on September 21, 2026 and SONITROL CORE Manager on September 17, 2026.

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