Comparison

Axon Device Manager vs TM

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

TM

Control network-connected POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays directly from your phone. Manage count up/down timers, synchronize multiple devices, and set preset countdowns. Supports RGB displays and presentation modes.

Highlights
  • Control POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays
  • Count Up and Count Down timer functions
  • Simultaneous or individual device control
  • Synchronize multiple displays
  • Preset countdown times
  • RGB display support
  • Presentation Mode
Features
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The TM-Timer application is a free download to allow for Phone App based control of the timer features of our network POE / WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays. This application works through WiFi to control clocks and displays that are on the same local network. Count Up and Count Down feature controls are available. Multiple devices can be controlled simultaneously or individually, including the ability to start and stop multiple displays simultaneously allowing them to count in sync with each other. The simple, intuitive interface, allows for discovery of all display devices on the network with a single button click. 8 preset Count-Down times can be set in the Count-Down mode. The app also displays the time as displayed on the clock/dotmatrix displays. Version 2.0 adds a support for RGB displays, Presentation Mode, multiple Timer program storage, saved display IP addresses, and rejoining active timers.

Screenshots

Axon Device Manager4 screens
TM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Axon Device Manager at 3.1 against TM's 1.0. Axon Device Manager also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). TM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Axon Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, TM every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Axon Device Manager versus TM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxon Device ManagerTM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (19 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxon Enterprise, Inc.Douglas Ehlers

Customer experience

Axon Device Manager

All ratings18 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

TM

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Axon Device Manager

No in-app purchases

None

TM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axon Device Manager free?
Axon Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TM free?
TM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Axon Device Manager or TM?
Axon Device Manager is rated higher. Axon Device Manager averages 3.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while TM averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Axon Device Manager or TM have ads?
Neither Axon Device Manager nor TM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Axon Device Manager or TM?
Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, and TM every 11 months. Most recently, Axon Device Manager was updated on November 5, 2026 and TM on November 2, 2026.

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