DataLock Managed vs SafeUSB Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DataLock Managed
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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.
SafeUSB Pro
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SafeUSB Pro is an iOS file management tool designed specifically for its compatible USB flash drive. Core Features Security Protection: When used with the dedicated USB flash drive, password verification is required to access data, ensuring your data security. Intelligent Categorization and Management: Automatically identifies file types such as documents, images, videos, and audio files, eliminating cluttered folders and making searching more efficient. One-Stop File Operations: Supports common functions such as browsing, copying, moving, deleting, renaming, and sharing, easily managing all content on the USB flash drive. Offline Use: No internet connection required; all operations are completed locally, eliminating the privacy risks associated with cloud transfers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SafeUSB Pro at every 2 weeks against DataLock Managed's every 2 months. DataLock Managed's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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 Managed ships an update every 2 months, SafeUSB Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DataLock Managed | SafeUSB Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CLEVX, LLC | Shenzhen Cheng'an Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
DataLock Managed
No in-app purchases
SafeUSB Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DataLock Managed free?
Is SafeUSB Pro free?
Do DataLock Managed or SafeUSB Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, DataLock Managed or SafeUSB Pro?
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