Device Magic vs UpSpec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Collect field data
- Submit forms offline
- Reduce admin work
- Add pictures to forms
- Save draft forms
- Track dispatches
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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/
UpSpec
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UpSpec helps special inspection professionals document field observations, track discrepancies, capture photo evidence, and create professional daily inspection reports directly from the jobsite. Built for independent inspectors, ICC Special Inspectors, field engineering technicians, inspection agencies, and construction QA/QC professionals, UpSpec replaces paper forms, scattered photos, manual PDF editing, and end-of-day report cleanup with a structured mobile workflow. Create project-based inspection records, document daily observations, record concrete placement data, carry forward open discrepancies, collect signatures, and generate professional PDF reports from your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Project-based inspection records • Daily inspection reports • Concrete placement logs • Discrepancy tracking across reports • Photo evidence for observations and discrepancies • Signature capture with UpSpec Pro • On-device PDF generation • Watermarked PDF exports on the free plan • Clean professional PDF exports with UpSpec Pro • iPhone and iPad support • Offline-first workflow with local device storage BUILT FOR FIELD WORK UpSpec is designed for jobsite conditions where speed, clarity, and reliability matter. Create reports throughout the day, add photos as you inspect, carry forward unresolved discrepancies, and export a polished daily report when the work is complete. No user account is required. Your inspection data is stored locally on your device, and core reporting features work without a network connection. FREE PLAN Start using UpSpec for free with: • 1 project • 3 daily reports • 5 open discrepancies • 10 stored photos • PDF preview • Watermarked PDF exports Free users can continue to view, edit, delete, and export existing data. Limits apply only when creating new items beyond the free plan caps. UPSPEC PRO Upgrade to UpSpec Pro to unlock: • Unlimited projects • Unlimited reports • Unlimited discrepancies • Unlimited photos, device storage permitting • Clean PDF exports with no watermark • Signature capture • Report duplication • Company name customization • Future premium inspection modules DOCUMENTATION UTILITY ONLY UpSpec is a documentation tool for recording field observations and preparing inspection reports. It does not provide engineering, structural, legal, or code compliance advice. Users are responsible for their own professional judgment, report content, and inspection conclusions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Device Magic at 13.0 against UpSpec's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Device Magic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month and UpSpec sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Device Magic | UpSpec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Device Magic Inc | Merchard, LLC |
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
UpSpec
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Device Magic
- Enterprise Forms Subscription$49.991 Month
UpSpec
- UpSpec Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
- UpSpec Pro Annual$119.991 Year









