Axon Device Manager vs JMS Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Axon Device Manager
This application helps law enforcement manage Axon devices by registering and assigning them to users. It utilizes NFC or 2D code scanning for quick device management within Evidence.com. The tool streamlines the deployment and assignment of devices for agencies.
- Register Axon devices
- Assign devices to users
- NFC scanning
- 2D code scanning
- Evidence.com integration
- Streamlined device deployment
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Axon Device Manager is an application designed for law enforcement professionals to quickly and accurately manage Axon devices. The application lets users register and assign Axon devices in Evidence.com using Near Field Communication (NFC) or 2D code scanning. With the app running, the device manager taps the device or scans the 2D code printed on the device to register the device to their agency and assign or reassign it to a specific user. The supported devices are outlined in the help section in the application. Axon Device Manager (ADM) allows users to scale Axon device deployment and management in a simple and efficient way. This application requires an Evidence.com account for access. You must have an iPhone 7 or later equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) and iOS13 or later.
JMS Mobile
This mobile app serves as a companion for a jail management system, offering modules for security checks, inmate profiles, and incident logging. It allows for efficient data entry and access to critical information on the go.
- Security Check
- Inmate Profiles
- Shift Log
- Mugshots
- Drivers License Scanning
- Scheduled Events
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Mobile Companion iOS App for Southern Software's Jail Management System (JMS) JMS Mobile's Modules Include: • Security Check • Cell Check • Temporary Movement • Shift Log • Sharps Log • Mugshots • Scars, Marks & Tattoos • Internal Incidents • Inmate Profiles • Scheduled Events • Court Dates • Drivers License Scanning
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JMS Mobile at 5.0 against Axon Device Manager's 3.1. JMS Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Axon Device Manager's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
JMS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axon Device Manager has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, JMS Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Axon Device Manager | JMS Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axon Enterprise, Inc. | Southern Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
Axon Device Manager
JMS Mobile
In-app purchases
Axon Device Manager
No in-app purchases
JMS Mobile
No in-app purchases
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