Comparison

DataLock Managed vs SafeUSB Pro

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

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.

Screenshots

DataLock Managed3 screens
SafeUSB Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, SafeUSB Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DataLock Managed versus SafeUSB Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataLock ManagedSafeUSB Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLEVX, LLCShenzhen Cheng'an Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

DataLock Managed

No in-app purchases

None

SafeUSB Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DataLock Managed free?
DataLock Managed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SafeUSB Pro free?
SafeUSB Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DataLock Managed or SafeUSB Pro have ads?
Neither DataLock Managed nor SafeUSB Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DataLock Managed or SafeUSB Pro?
DataLock Managed ships an update every 2 months, and SafeUSB Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, DataLock Managed was updated on October 12, 2026 and SafeUSB Pro on September 24, 2026.

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