satLINK Mobile vs Jamf Mobile Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
satLINK Mobile
This app connects cabin crew and passengers to an aircraft's satLINK MAX Iridium Communication Gateway. It enables communication services for up to nine devices simultaneously on compatible aircraft.
- Aircraft communication
- Iridium Communication Gateway support
- Cabin crew and passenger use
- Multiple device connections
- WiFi option integration
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Avionica's satLINK Mobile app is designed for use aboard aircraft equipped with an Avionica satLINK MAX Iridium Communication Gateway and the WiFi option. It can only be used with satLINK MAX equipment. This app is intended for cabin crew and flight crew outside of the flight deck, and for passengers who enjoy the Iridium service as part of their transportation arrangement, such as in corporate or some charter aircraft. Up to 9 satLINK Mobile devices can be connected in the same aircraft at the same time.
Jamf Mobile Assist
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Simplify mobile fleet management and security with Jamf Mobile Assist. Empower the frontline to assign, triage and remediate devices… without contacting IT for help. Jamf Mobile Assist is a native iOS and iPadOS application that empowers “frontline managers” to perform limited management and security tasks. These groups of frontline managers often fall between IT teams and device end-users, and are sometimes response for the business outcomes of mobile technology. Jamf Mobile Assist app supports multiple modes based on high level use cases. The app currently supports two different modes. Device Helper Mode: Triage and initiate remediation workflows on target devices such as clear passcode and device wipe Assigner Mode: Quick on-device setup though user guided assignment workflow
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jamf Mobile Assist at every 6 weeks against satLINK Mobile's every 28 months. satLINK Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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.
satLINK Mobile ships an update every 28 months, Jamf Mobile Assist every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | satLINK Mobile | Jamf Mobile Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avionica, Inc. | JAMF Software |
In-app purchases
satLINK Mobile
No in-app purchases
Jamf Mobile Assist
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is satLINK Mobile free?
Is Jamf Mobile Assist free?
Do satLINK Mobile or Jamf Mobile Assist have ads?
Which is updated more often, satLINK Mobile or Jamf Mobile Assist?
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