# Active Directory Assist > Secure, agentless mobile management for Active Directory users, groups, and computers. (iPhone/iPad app by BitsAbound Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-directory-assist/id528953910 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BitsAbound Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/373036242) - Category: Business, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.70/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-06-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-directory-assist/id528953910/reviews.md ## What is Active Directory Assist? Securely manage Active Directory from anywhere and anytime! Absolutely NO server component required. ADAssist is innovative, intuitive and beautifully designed with native iPhone and iPad support. TRY FOR FREE ************* The app is free to download. Certain features such as managing "Groups" or "Non Admin Users" require one time upgrade to unlimited version. Evaluate features within your network, with a fully functional FREE app that manages Contacts, Computers, and protected group users like Domain Administrators. “Active Directory Management was never so fun, easy and intuitive. It is like holding AD in your hands and managing it from anywhere and anytime. Really cool and trendy, with management just a tap away.” AD Assist turns your iOS device into an Active Directory Management tool, no matter where you are. ADAssist is the ultimate little app to search and manage your users, computers , groups and contacts. The built in reports provide real time data to gain deep insight on "Locked accounts", “Soon to expire passwords “ and “Soon to expire accounts”. AD Assist provides an end to end, secure and encrypted access to your Active Directory over Wifi or Cellular networks, using direct connection or via VPN. This solution is completely agent less, with absolutely no software installation or SSL certificates required on your domain controllers or in your Infrastructure. It is compatible with Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 2012 with full unicode and globalization support. Imagine managing your co workers accounts right in front of them while chatting in the cafeteria or walking in the hallways. Or imagine, being far away from office, and needing access to Active Directory immediately, just download this app and immediately manage your Active Directory within minutes. Use the “Soon to Expire passwords” report to surprise your Senior Management with pro-active password reset before they leave on a business tour. Balance your work and life, Attend to help desk requests while on the Go. AD Assist is an ideal solution for IT professionals and IT enthusiasts. KEY FEATURES ************ User Management * Intelligent and fast user search using ANR. * View and Edit more than 30 user attributes grouped into 6 categories. * Manage Password Reset, and options like “Password never expires” and “User must change password at next logon”, and Account Expiry. * Reflect user status like “Account Expire”, User Disabled”, and Account Lockout. * Add or remove group membership. * Enable and Disable Accounts. * Add and Move users to any OU in the Domain. * Delete users. * prompts to sms or email new password after password reset (either mobile or mail attribute should be set) * Add User Group Management * Add a Group * Move and Delete Groups. * Search Group objects. * View and edit group attributes * Manage Group membership * Export group memberships in csv format Computer Management * Add Computer * Search and View Computer Attributes. * Move and delete computer accounts. * Enable and Disable computer accounts. * Add or remove group membership. Contact Management * Add Contact * Search and View Contacts. * Move and Delete Contacts. Reports * Find locked users. * Find “Accounts expiring”. * Find “Passwords expiring” * Export reports output in csv format Advanced Reports * 27 new reports for users, computers and printers Domain Profiles Automatically saves domain fqdn/ip and user name for quick switching. optionally save passwords (encrypted) in iOS login keychain. Use TouchID/FaceID to authenticate to servers. We have more exciting features on the roadmap. So stay tuned. We welcome any and all feature ideas or suggestions. Questions or comments? Email us at info@bitsabound.com Active Directory is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This application is developed by a third party developer with no input or advise by Microsoft Corporation. ## Key features - User management - Group management - Computer management - Password reset - Account status reporting - Secure encrypted access ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | AD Assist Unlimited | $14.99 | one-time | | ADAssist-Advanced-Reports | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Active Directory Assist? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Quick AD management on the go - 👍 User-friendly interface - 💡 Saves time for IT admins - ✅ Works well over VPN - ✨ Useful for password resets - 🌟 Essential for remote IT tasks - 📱 Great for mobile IT support - 💯 Efficient account unlocking - 👍 Simplifies AD administration - 🚀 Fast and accurate operations - 🛠️ Handy for field IT work - 📲 Great for on-the-fly changes - ⚡ Instant time saver - 👌 Works flawlessly **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes frequently - ❌ Unlimited purchase issues - ⚠️ No longer works with modern OS - 🚫 Password reset errors - 💰 Expensive for limited features - 🤷‍♂️ Lack of developer support - 📉 Outdated features - 🔒 Security concerns with password emails - 🤔 Confusing free vs. paid features - ⏳ Slow authentication times - 🚫 In-app purchases don't unlock features - 🚧 Broken with iOS updates - 🔌 Only works on WiFi - 💸 Charged for features already paid for **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on iOS 14 - App crashes on iOS 13 - App crashes on iOS 12 - Login screen freezes - Restore Purchases not working - Password reset errors - Dark mode issues - App no longer works - Cannot sign in since iOS 8 - App crashes when attempting to log in - Cannot view non-admin users without upgrade - App no longer works with Server 2022 - Password complexity rule errors - App crashes on iOS 13.1 beta - Cannot upgrade to unlimited - Being charged to upgrade when already paid - App sits at sign-in screen - Cannot list, only search - Cannot export/copy/share search results - Trouble with sign in on iOS 8 **Most requested features** - Add wildcard search feature - Ability to compare group membership - Read and search for Bitlocker keys - Read and modify advanced AD attributes - Set owner on computer objects - Modify description on computer objects - Add Touch ID support - Mac OS X version - Auto-connect VPN in profiles - Disable accounts on the go - Send emails for expiring passwords - Force password change on login - Improve moving users to OU feature - Add iPad version - Support for iPhone X screens - Allow sorting of expired users - Show expiration date next to names - Trial for add users feature - Custom LDAP search ## Recent user reviews (10 of 120) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-directory-assist/id528953910/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Instant crash *2025-05-30* Funktioniert leider nicht und stürzt direkt ab ### 1/5 — Dose not work *2024-11-30, version 7.0* No longer works with server 2022 ### 1/5 — Don’t purchase unlimited *2022-09-24, version 6.5* You get absolutely nothing extra with the purchase. I’ve already requested my refund. ### 3/5 — Reset Passwords *2022-07-07, version 6.5* Can’t change user’s password from app. Constantly get error message saying password doesn’t meet group policy complexity rules but I know for a fact the reset password is complex. Other than that, everything else seems to work. ### 5/5 — Love it *2021-09-20, version 6.5* Since buying this app two years ago I use it everyday. Now I carry my iPad around with me wherever I go. If I student needs their password reset. I just whip out my iPad and reset it there and then without needing to log into a computer. ### 2/5 — Restore Purchases does not work! *2021-08-26, version 6.5* I had purchased the AD Assist Unlimited version on a previous device — I have upgraded my iPad to the latest from Apple, but am now locked out of the Unlimited version — Restore Purchases does not work, and I have no option to repurchase the software again on the new iPad. Will adjust my review once the developer fixes this. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy the Unlimited *2021-07-31, version 6.5* If you think it will unlock the advanced reports- and the developer website is nonfunctional. Apple, how to get a refund? ### 1/5 — Wird wohl nicht mehr weiter entwickelt *2021-07-28* Beim anklicken der Menüpunkte FAQ und ANR search stürzt die App sofort ab ### 1/5 — Could have been. Very disappointed *2021-07-27, version 6.5* I purchased unlimited but cannot view reports. I am disappointed that I cannot create users from this app. The app also continues to crash on me. I wish this worked like advertised but no. ### 3/5 — Bought Unlimited but not really unlimited *2021-03-20, version 6.5* I bought the unlimited version to unlocked users that do not belong to admin group and run instant report thru the phone app. But whenever I try to run any of the instant report, it kept asking to buy the Unlimited version. I tried contacting support but can’t reach them. I just wish the unlimited version that claimed could actually works to people who bought it. 😬 ## Frequently asked questions about Active Directory Assist ### What does Active Directory Assist do? Active Directory Assist transforms your iOS device into a powerful tool for managing your Active Directory environment. It allows you to securely search, view, and edit users, groups, and computers, reset passwords, manage account statuses, and gain insights through built-in reports, all without needing a server component. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include intelligent user search, editing over 30 user attributes, password reset with options like 'Password never expires', managing account expiry and lockout status, adding/removing users from groups, enabling/disabling accounts, adding/moving users to OUs, deleting users, adding/moving/deleting groups, and managing computer objects. It also offers reports on locked accounts, soon-to-expire passwords, and soon-to-expire accounts. ### How much does Active Directory Assist cost? The app is free to download and allows evaluation of features like managing contacts, computers, and protected group users such as Domain Administrators. Certain advanced features, like managing 'Groups' or 'Non Admin Users', require a one-time upgrade to the unlimited version. ### What operating systems is Active Directory Assist compatible with? The app is compatible with Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2, and Windows 2012. It supports full Unicode and globalization. ### Can I use this app to manage Active Directory remotely? Yes, the app provides secure and encrypted access to your Active Directory over Wi-Fi or cellular networks, whether you are connected directly or via VPN. This allows you to manage your AD environment from anywhere, anytime, making it ideal for attending to help desk requests while on the go. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.0 — 2022-10-04 Password reset bug fix ### 6.5 — 2019-10-07 Full Support for Dark Mode ### 6.4 — 2019-09-19 crash fix. ### 6.3 — 2019-09-18 iOS 13 related updates ### 6.2 — 2019-09-17 Support iOS 13 See additional Active Directory attributes ## Apps similar to Active Directory Assist | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WinPulse – Windows Admin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winpulse-windows-admin/id1546415970) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Business | | [ManageEngine ADManager Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manageengine-admanager-plus/id717152869) | 3.1 (10) | Free | Business | | [Windows Service Monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-service-monitor/id728336338) | 3.7 (6) | Free | Business | | [OpManager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opmanager/id561926637) | 4.6 (129) | Free | Business | | [Dameware Remote Everywhere](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dameware-remote-everywhere/id1459496874) | 1.5 (6) | Free | Business | | [Endpoint Central](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endpoint-central/id1069313634) | 4.7 (412) | Free | Business | ## More apps by BitsAbound Inc - [Scan It All](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it-all/id647239869) - [Active Directory Assist Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-directory-assist-pro/id738316197) - [Scan It All Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it-all-pro/id805947348) All apps by BitsAbound Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/373036242 ## Related topics [active directory](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/active-directory) · [active directory assist](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/active-directory-assist) · [active directory assist pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/active-directory-assist-pro) · [ad3000](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ad3000) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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