Comparison

DataLock Managed vs Newlab IoT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DataLock Managed

Features
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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 Managed app enables IT Administrators to remotely manage DataLock BT Secured Drives providing centralized support such as Remote Kill (resets drive back to the factory condition), User PIN Recovery, and Multiple-factor authentication (location, time, email, S/N, etc.). Subscription for DataLock Remote Management (via ClevX or ClevX partners) is required. 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.

About

Newlab IoT

Features
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NewLab IOT is the application entirely developed by NewLab srl dedicated to the management and control of the NewLab family light devices built with the Wifi technology. Thanks to NewLab IOT you can control and manage your lighting system with just a few simple taps and have everything under control using your phone or tablet . Features included in the NewLab IOT app: Switching on and off and control of the brightness level of each individual light point. Ability to group together and control several lighting points with a simple command. Creation and recall of your favourite lighting scenarios. Lighting system management from a single simplified user interface. Management of dimmers with 1 or 4 channels with different modes of operation : - Mono channel - 4 channels connected together - RGB - RGB + White - Tunable White Available languages ​​: Italian , English

Screenshots

DataLock Managed3 screens
Newlab IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Newlab IoT at every 3 weeks against DataLock Managed's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DataLock Managed ships an update every 2 months, Newlab IoT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DataLock Managed versus Newlab IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataLock ManagedNewlab IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLEVX, LLCNewlab S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

DataLock Managed

No in-app purchases

None

Newlab IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DataLock Managed free?
DataLock Managed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Newlab IoT free?
Newlab IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DataLock Managed or Newlab IoT have ads?
Neither DataLock Managed nor Newlab IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DataLock Managed or Newlab IoT?
DataLock Managed ships an update every 2 months, and Newlab IoT every 3 weeks. Most recently, DataLock Managed was updated on November 2, 2026 and Newlab IoT on October 26, 2026.

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