DataLock Admin vs MagLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DataLock Admin
This app allows IT administrators to manage and enforce policies for secure USB drives using multi-factor authentication via Bluetooth. It enables remote management features like drive kill for enhanced data protection.
- Bluetooth authentication for secure drives
- Multi-factor authentication options
- IT policy enforcement
- Remote drive management
- Hardware encryption support
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Note: Requires purchase of a DataLock® BT Secured USB drive. DataLock BT Technology (by ClevX) enables customers to use their iPhone or Apple Watch to authenticate user for access to the drive via Bluetooth Smart®. Multilayer user-authentication is available via: phone, phone + PIN, or phone + PIN + User ID/location/time. The DataLock Admin app enables IT Administrators to enforce policies regarding DataLock BT Secured drive usage and help them to better protect their personal and business information stored on the drive. Multiple-factor authentication is supported. Also, with a subscription to DataLock Remote Management (by ClevX) users will be able to Remote Kill their drives, as well as many other important security related functions. DataLock BT self-encrypting drives (full disk, XTS-AES 256-Bit hardware encryption) can be used with any host OS (i.e., Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, etc.) and any devices (computers, medical devices, TVs, DVDs, cars, printers, scanners, projectors, etc.) that have a standard USB port. DataLock BT requires no software preloaded on the drives.
MagLock
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Maglock is a smart app that intelligently unlocks your dedicated physical lock with your smartphone via various authentication methods depending on the individual user. The main objective of MagLock is to help users to reduce the hassle of carrying a physical key to unlock their lock (safe and keyless experience) and also to enhance the security mechanism by introducing 2FA (close proximity & another choice of authentication methods (Pattern or fingerprint) to protect the assets of all prestigious users. Highlight features: Easy-to-use One touch to unlock the physical lock when in close proximity (10m) Simple and user-friendly interfaces for both user and administrator Full range of authentication methods for a user to select (Pattern/ Fingerprint) Does not slow down the mobile device used for unlocking Right to dedicate authorisation to other users to access the unlocking function Manage multiple locks in 1 app Access of history when the lock is unlocked before
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DataLock Admin at every 2 months against MagLock's every 13 months. MagLock's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DataLock Admin ships an update every 2 months, MagLock every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DataLock Admin | MagLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CLEVX, LLC | Xiaojun Weng |
In-app purchases
DataLock Admin
No in-app purchases
MagLock
No in-app purchases
