Comparison

Device Magic vs FastField

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

FastField

This app provides mobile access to custom forms, eliminating paper and reducing manual input errors. Create and deploy forms in minutes without technical expertise, collecting richer data in real-time from smartphones and tablets, even offline.

Highlights
  • Create custom forms without technical expertise
  • Deploy forms to mobile workforce instantly
  • Collect data in real-time
  • Offline data capture
  • Support for various data fields (photos, audio, GPS)
  • Data export in multiple formats (Excel, PDF, CSV)
  • Integration with third-party systems
Features
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No more clipboards. No more chasing paperwork. No more end-of-day calls to find out where jobs stand. FastField is the mobile forms platform built for field service teams, so managers dispatch with confidence, crews capture the right data on-site, and reports reach the back office the moment a job is done. From a safety inspection on a remote rig to a maintenance call at a customer site, FastField closes the loop between your field teams and your operations center, in real time, without the lag. Built for the Industries That Keep the World Running • Construction: site inspections, daily reports, punch lists, subcontractor sign-offs • Oil & Gas: asset inspections, HSE reporting, field coordination • Facilities Management: preventive maintenance, equipment checks, facility audits • HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing: service calls, technician dispatch, maintenance records, compliance documentation • Field Services: service reports, technician coordination, customer signatures • Manufacturing: quality control, compliance audits, maintenance workflows • Other Businesses: Custom forms for any operational workflow Dispatch • Assign jobs, inspections, and tasks from a central dashboard • Schedule field crews across multiple sites with full visibility into team workloads • Send assignments directly to your team's phone, no paper, no phone calls • Check-in and check-out, crews log arrival and departure on-site Capture • Custom digital forms for every job type • Photos with annotations, GPS tagging, signatures, barcodes, sketches, audio, and video • AI Photo Insights: automatically detect anomalies, hazards, and defects in field photos • OCR Label Scanning: point your camera at an asset tag; form fields populate instantly • Conditional logic and auto-calculations: forms that adapt as your team fills them out • Full offline support: captures everything without a signal, syncs automatically when reconnected Report • Professional reports auto-generate the moment a form is submitted • Delivered instantly to stakeholders, email, or directly into your ERP, CMMS, or back-office system • Connect via API, HTTP Post, FTP/SFTP, or email, data flows where it needs to go automatically Optimize • Live job status monitoring across all sites: open, in progress, completed • Team location visibility during active jobs, know where your crews are when it matters • Operational data that surfaces patterns, reduces delays, and drives continuous improvement Your Field. Your Data. Total Control. Trusted by thousands of field teams worldwide. Install, build your first form in minutes, and deploy to your team today, no coding required.

Screenshots

Device Magic4 screens
FastField4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FastField at none against Device Magic's 1. FastField also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 3.7K). Device Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. FastField asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Device Magic against 4.6 for FastField. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Device Magic's written reviews are positive against 50% of FastField's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, FastField fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Device Magic versus FastField: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice MagicFastField
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.7K ratings)4.6 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews50.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K17K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevice Magic IncFastField, Inc.

Customer experience

Device Magic

All ratings3,703 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative44.7%

FastField

All ratings17,027 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative41.4%

User reviews

Device Magic

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Improved stability
  • 👍 Customizable forms
  • 🚀 Seamless data sync
  • 🚀 Efficient workflow
  • 👍 Helpful support team

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⏱️ Time-consuming form setup
  • 🐛 Buggy form submissions
  • 👎 Confusing user interface
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

FastField

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient data collection
  • 💡 Highly customizable forms
  • 🤝 Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and delays
  • 🔒 Login and authentication problems
  • 🤯 Confusing interface and navigation

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

FastField

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera and barcode scanner issues
  • Data loss when switching between apps
  • Inconsistent behavior with location services
  • Unreliable form submission and syncing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to reuse/clone forms
  • Improve photo management and integration
  • Provide better offline functionality
  • Implement search and filtering for reports

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Device Magic

Subscriptions1
  • Enterprise Forms Subscription$49.991 Month
None

FastField

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Magic free?
Device Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastField free?
FastField is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Device Magic or FastField?
FastField is rated higher. Device Magic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while FastField averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do Device Magic or FastField have ads?
Neither Device Magic nor FastField shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device Magic or FastField?
Device Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, and FastField fortnightly. Most recently, Device Magic was updated on September 29, 2026 and FastField on September 29, 2026.

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