BlueDiamond™ Toolkit vs OnCloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
OnCloud
Manage and access your cloud-based video surveillance system. Quickly find footage, receive event notifications, and collaborate on cases with unlimited camera and user support. Enjoy ultra-low latency live monitoring and smart search capabilities.
- Direct-to-cloud video management
- Live and recorded video access
- Searchable video clips
- Event notifications
- Smart search for footage
- Auto-detection of people and objects
- Centralized Incident Management
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OnCloud is a direct-to-cloud video management system that gives you access to live and recorded video, searchable clips, event notifications, and more... Quickly find footage, gain insights and manage multiple cameras with ease. Add cameras, locations and users without limits. Ultra-low latency live monitoring and retrieval of footage from the cloud. Use smart search to instantaneously find the precise surveillance footage you need. Auto-detection of people and objects, intrusion detection and customizable notifications provide instant event alerts. Collaborate on cases, create clips and upload evidence with centralized Incident Management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnCloud at 5.0 against BlueDiamond™ Toolkit's 3.5. OnCloud also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). BlueDiamond™ Toolkit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OnCloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit ships an update every 5 months, OnCloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueDiamond™ Toolkit | OnCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Honeywell International, Inc. | Hanwha Techwin America |
Customer experience
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit
OnCloud
In-app purchases
BlueDiamond™ Toolkit
No in-app purchases
OnCloud
No in-app purchases
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