# Absolute Control® — Remotely lock missing devices

> Mobile app for remote device security management and data protection. (iPhone/iPad app by Absolute Software.)

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- Developer: [Absolute Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/433834213)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2020-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-control/id1478056647/reviews.md

## What is Absolute Control®?

The Absolute Control mobile app brings the power and flexibility of the Absolute platform to your smartphone. Dynamically search for any device in your organization, monitor key security vitals and lock a device to render it completely inoperable, all through a few swipes on your phone. 

Key features include: 

 * Search and lock exposed devices before company data and personal information falls in the wrong hands
 * View the status of security controls at a glance like anti-malware and encryption 
 * Select from a library of previously created lock messages to assist in recovering the device 
 * Easily unlock the device once its located and no longer at risk, enabling the user to access the device again  

The app requires a subscription to an Absolute product (Visibility, Control or Resilience). It is designed to leverage the capabilities of the Absolute platform and surface up mission critical controls to access while on-the-go or being away from your PC. 

For more information about the Absolute platform and Persistence, go to www.absolute.com.

## Key features

- Search for devices
- Monitor security vitals
- Remotely lock devices
- View security control status
- Select lock messages
- Unlock devices

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-control/id1478056647/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It does not work

*2023-09-09*

It would be a great program. If it worked, you can login you select the appropriate data center at Cetera. You can even select one of the user accounts, but then it goes to a blue screen and never proceeds.

### 4/5 — Mr Freeze!

*2021-01-23*

At first the app says there’s no internet connection, but it eventually sorts its self out. 

Once in you’re presented with a blank search panel. 

Nice clean panel with easy ability to freeze a device. Perfect! 

Thanks Absolute

## Frequently asked questions about Absolute Control®

### What is Absolute Control® used for?

Absolute Control® is used to remotely manage and secure organizational devices. It allows users to search for devices, monitor their security status, and remotely lock or unlock them to protect company data.

### Does Absolute Control® require a subscription?

Yes, the app requires a subscription to an Absolute product such as Visibility, Control, or Resilience to function. It leverages the capabilities of the Absolute platform.

### What devices does Absolute Control® support?

Absolute Control® supports iPhones and iPods. It is designed to bring the power of the Absolute platform to mobile devices.

### How often is Absolute Control® updated?

The latest version of Absolute Control® is 1.5, last updated on October 30, 2021. Update frequency can vary based on the developer's release schedule.

### What is the age rating for Absolute Control®?

Absolute Control® has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for general audiences.

### Does Absolute Control® have ads?

No, Absolute Control® does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and does not display ads.

### How does Absolute Control® help recover devices?

The app allows users to select from a library of pre-created lock messages to assist in recovering a lost or stolen device. Once the device is located and no longer at risk, it can be easily unlocked.

### What kind of security vitals can be monitored with Absolute Control®?

Users can monitor key security vitals such as anti-malware status and encryption status at a glance through the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2021-10-30

- Allowing users to select the appropriate Absolute datacenter for their organization’s account.
- Ability to send a custom message when locking a device to provide context or aid in the recovery of a missing device.
- Removal of the option to always stay logged in to the application. This impacts the following:
  - “Logged in Preferences” page
  - “Stay Logged In” option on a user’s profile page.

### 1.1.4-1 — 2021-01-06

This update includes enhancements and support for the following:
- Granular permissions support to enable users with an Absolute Visibility license to search for a specific device and verify its hardware and security details through the app.
- Granular permissions support to enable users with limited Freeze permissions to access those features through the app.

### 1.1.4 — 2020-12-30

This update includes enhancements and support for the following:
- Granular permissions support to enable users with an Absolute Visibility license to search for a specific device and verify its hardware and security details through the app.
- Granular permissions support to enable users with limited Freeze permissions to access those features through the app.

### 1.1.3-3 — 2020-08-29

Minor bugfixes.

### 1.1.3-2 — 2020-08-20

This update includes enhancements and support for the following:

* Being notified after logging in if your account needs to be upgraded to use the app.
* Support for Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese languages
* App availability worldwide across all regions.

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