Comparison

Device Magic vs Mobile Field IQ

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

Head to head
About

Device Magic

Streamline your workflow by collecting field data and submitting forms digitally. This app allows you to work efficiently, even offline, and reduce administrative tasks. Add pictures and location data to your forms for comprehensive information gathering.

Highlights
  • Collect field data
  • Submit forms offline
  • Reduce admin work
  • Add pictures to forms
  • Save draft forms
  • Track dispatches
Features
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Collect field data, submit forms, instantly streamline your workflow with Device Magic - and do it all remotely. We know how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to fill out form after form when you’re out in the field. It’s messy, it’s unproductive, forms can get lost, and even filled out incorrectly. So we created Device Magic to help you work the way you want to work - quickly, efficiently, and all through your mobile device. It’s paperless, it’s stress-free - you can even add pictures to the form you’re filling in and submit it all instantly. Device Magic is on your side to help you work smarter and save time, so you’re ready for the next job - faster. Now let’s see how Device Magic takes the stress out of forms: • Reduce admin work - Fill in easy-to-use fields and you can add as much detail as you need • Everything you need in one place - Draft forms and outstanding dispatches are saved automatically, so you can keep track of everything • Work offline - Manage all your forms in your submissions folder (even when you’re offline) And you can upload timesheets, input data and even your location to get all the accurate information you and your team need. Do it all on your mobile, wherever you are, at the touch of a button. Go paperless, go mobile, go get Device Magic now! • Downloading the Device Magic app creates a free account which allows you to build and submit forms from your original device • If you upgrade to a paid account within app, you will be enrolled in a $49.99 US dollars auto-renewed monthly subscription • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. To view our Terms & Conditions, please visit: https://www.devicemagic.com/terms-conditions/

About

Mobile Field IQ

Streamline field operations for utility companies and contractors. This app enables real-time coordination, tracking, and capture of work and asset information, eliminating manual reporting and reducing data errors.

Highlights
  • Real-time work assignment and details
  • Digital completion reports
  • Enforce engineering rules and validations
  • Workflow and real-time asset validations
  • Personnel qualification alerts
  • Data-centric decision making
Features
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GasOps IQ provides innovative solutions to help utility companies enhance their operational efficiencies, mitigate risk, and comply with regulatory requirements. Mobile Field IQ provides utility companies and their contractors an intelligent and efficient way to coordinate, track, and capture work and asset information in the field from start to finish. NO MORE EMAILS, PAPER COMPLETION REPORTS Send and receive work and asset related data in real-time: - Field crews automatically receive their work assignment and supporting details to do their job - Field crews can complete all work and task related details - Get real time visibility of work status, installed assets, time reporting, and completion reports SPEND LESS TIME EDITING AND CORRECTING FIELD DATA REPORTS Enforce engineering rules and validations to reduce data entry errors and enhance data quality - Workflow validations to ensure field crews collect all required (and correct) data the first time - Real time validations of Installed assets to ensure compliance with your company specifications and industry standards - Real time validations and alerts to ensure that field crew personnel are qualified to perform field tasks INFORMED DATA CENTRIC DECISION MAKING Leverage data more confidently to make informed decision making and increased knowledge of your buried underground infrastructure.

Screenshots

Device Magic4 screens
Mobile Field IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Device Magic at 4.5 against Mobile Field IQ's 3.7. Device Magic also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Mobile Field IQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Device Magic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Mobile Field IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Magic has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, Mobile Field IQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Device Magic versus Mobile Field IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice MagicMobile Field IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevice Magic IncGasOps IQ Inc.

Customer experience

Device Magic

All ratings3,715 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative45.1%

Mobile Field IQ

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Device Magic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Forms not loading properly
  • Data loss during app crashes
  • Inability to edit 'General Information' section
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Geocaching feature not functioning as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow batch photo uploads
  • Implement error highlighting in forms
  • Add form history and review functionality
  • Improve mobile-friendliness of web interface
  • Introduce pricing tiers for smaller use cases

Mobile Field IQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Device Magic

Subscriptions1
  • Enterprise Forms Subscription$49.991 Month
None

Mobile Field IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Magic free?
Device Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Field IQ free?
Mobile Field IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Device Magic or Mobile Field IQ?
Device Magic is rated higher. Device Magic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Mobile Field IQ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Device Magic or Mobile Field IQ have ads?
Neither Device Magic nor Mobile Field IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device Magic or Mobile Field IQ?
Device Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mobile Field IQ every 2 months. Most recently, Device Magic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mobile Field IQ on October 6, 2026.

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