# Apple Configurator

> Onboard and manage Apple devices for organizational deployment and automated enrollment. (iPhone/iPad app by Apple.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-configurator/id1588794674 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.01/5 from 197 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2021-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-configurator/id1588794674/reviews.md

## What is Apple Configurator?

Apple Configurator for iPhone makes it easy to add any iOS device running iOS 16 or later or any Mac with the T2 Security Chip or Apple silicon running macOS Monterey or later to your organization in Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials so that you can take advantage of Automated Device Enrollment.

Once signed into Apple Configurator with your organization Managed Apple ID with the Device Enrollment Manager role, you can provide a network configuration to the device being added by sharing the iPhone’s network configuration or by choosing a configuration profile to install on the device.

To add a device to your organization, bring the iPhone running Apple Configurator near an iPhone or iPad showing the Wi-Fi pane in Setup Assistant or near a Mac showing the Country or Region pane in Setup Assistant and scan the image or manually enter the six-digit PIN. After the device is added to the organization, it appears in an ‘Added by Apple Configurator’ MDM server placeholder in Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials; the Administrator or Device Enrollment Manager can then assign it to an MDM server for Automated Device Enrollment. The status button in Apple Configurator provides a report of devices which have already been added to your organization.

When a device has been assigned and enrolled in this way, it behaves like any other device enrolled using Automated Device Enrollment, including mandatory supervision and MDM enrollment. The only difference is that the user has a 30-day provisional period to remove the device from the organization, supervision, and MDM.

## Key features

- Add iOS devices and Macs to organization
- Automated Device Enrollment setup
- Provide network configuration
- Install configuration profiles
- Scan device setup for enrollment
- Assign devices to MDM servers

## What do users think of Apple Configurator?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💻 Easy to manage ABM
- 🚀 So easy to add devices
- 👍 It works

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🤯 Doesn't work on iPads
- 🤔 Confusing and buggy
- 🚫 Useless, doesn't connect
- 💔 Terrible piece of software
- 🤷‍♂️ Doesn't work on iOS

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to sign in
- Crashes on launch
- Incompatible with iOS 16+
- Doesn't detect devices
- Terms not accepted

**Most requested features**

- Support for iPads
- Option to assign devices to MDM servers
- Multiple ABM account support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-configurator/id1588794674/reviews.md

### 1/5 — login issues

*2026-08-09, version 1.1*

id not create in mobile

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-08-01, version 1.1*

The process of adding a new device to a business account is the opposite of intuitive if you have never done it before. I failed multiple times, in the end I could t even add the phone to my account.

### 1/5 — BS App

*2026-07-24, version 1.1*

I have Apple Configurator app open on my phone and trying to setup another device, the other device is not even detecting my phone. And if it detects it detects my personal account. The easiest thing should be it should show code or circle and as soon as it is scanned by Configurator app it gets detected. Why so much waste of time to detect nearby devices. They spend millions of dollar but can’t fix simple issues. BS app

### 1/5 — Broken server

*2026-07-16, version 1.1*

Was logged in earlier in June however it logged me out and as of June 26th the server fails to login. This is similar issue to what is happening on macOS.

### 1/5 — Nie działa

*2026-07-15, version 1.1*

Nie działa, nie wykrywa MacBooka Air z 2019 roku przy pomocy iPhona 17

### 1/5 — Third party accessed

*2026-07-15, version 1.1*

This app has been used on my device without my knowledge or consent, with the help of braille settings and access to legacy apps and apple. Watch with iOS 10 or earlier.

### 1/5 — Disgusting

*2026-07-13, version 1.1*

This app is disgusting shame on you apple for setting up your customers with less knowledge to be kicked around and taken advantage of when they too paid top dollar for your products that are supposed to be more secure . I’m truly appalled !!

### 5/5 — Works as intended

*2026-07-10, version 1.1*

Works great with ABM and Microsoft Intune

### 1/5 — JAMF Pro

*2026-05-22, version 1.1*

Inconsistent and freezing constantly. Rarely does JAMF import work correctly

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-05-21, version 1.1*

This app is incredibly frustrating to use. You can’t use a personal iCloud and you can’t use your company iCloud. Seems to defeat the whole point. It feels like I’m running around in circles trying to find an iCloud account that it’s happy with.

## Frequently asked questions about Apple Configurator

### What does Apple Configurator do?

Apple Configurator simplifies the process of adding iOS devices and Macs to your organization's management platforms like Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager. This enables Automated Device Enrollment, allowing for seamless device setup and management.

### What are the key features of Apple Configurator?

Key features include adding devices to your organization, providing network configurations, installing configuration profiles, and scanning device setup screens for quick enrollment. It also facilitates the assignment of devices to MDM servers for further management.

### Is Apple Configurator free to use?

Yes, Apple Configurator is a free application provided by Apple. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app itself.

### What devices and operating systems are compatible with Apple Configurator?

The app supports any iOS device running iOS 16 or later and any Mac with the T2 Security Chip or Apple silicon running macOS Monterey or later.

### How does Apple Configurator help with device management?

It automates the initial setup and enrollment of devices into your organization's ecosystem. Once enrolled, devices behave as if they were set up through standard Automated Device Enrollment, including mandatory supervision and MDM enrollment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2022-09-19

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-03-29

* Option to not share network with Mac
* Better handling and user alerts of error states
* Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0 — 2021-12-06

No release notes.

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