Axon Device Manager vs PlanIt Schedule
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.
PlanIt Schedule
This mobile application provides public safety personnel with quick and persistent access to their work schedules and scheduling functions. It allows for instant submission of time off and overtime requests, as well as the ability to view schedules and request open shifts.
- Persistent login
- Push notifications
- Fast access to schedule
- Submit time off requests
- Submit overtime requests
- Request open shifts
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PlanIt Schedule is the ultimate web based scheduling system for public safety agencies. The PlanIt Schedule mobile app provides quick and persistent access to all the features and functions available in the web version of PlanIt. *Please note: An account provided by your employer or volunteer agency is required to use the PlanIt mobile app. Key Benefits of the Mobile App: • Persistent Login: You’ll stay logged into the mobile app unless you specifically log out. • Push Notifications: If you prefer a push notification instead of or in addition to our standard text message notifications you’ll be presented with that option. • Fast Access: Instantly submit time off and overtime to your supervisors. Request open shifts directly from your phone. View your work schedule instantly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Axon Device Manager at 2.9 against PlanIt Schedule's 2.6. PlanIt Schedule's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 18) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Axon Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Axon Device Manager's written reviews are positive against 20% of PlanIt Schedule's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Axon Device Manager | PlanIt Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (18 ratings) — better | 2.6 (61 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 20.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axon Enterprise, Inc. | PowerDMS, Inc. |
Customer experience
Axon Device Manager
PlanIt Schedule
Bugs and requests
Axon Device Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PlanIt Schedule
Reported bugs
28 issues- Recent update destroyed app
- Clicks go somewhere else
- Dashboard goes wherever it wants
- Logs you out constantly
- Doesn't stay logged in
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- Logs out after a few hours
- Resets itself and loses work
- Doesn't interface well with other calendars
- Doesn't update itself
- 50% of the time it doesn't load
- Starts on a blue screen
- Too frequent log outs
- Slow load times
- Insane amount of repeated required logins
- Can't log in
- Agent URL, username or password incorrect
- New version has login issues
- More than 20 personnel unable to log in
- Agency url not working
- Login issues continue
- App requires continual login
- Server update = no working app
- Significant issues logging into mobile app
- Logs you out after inactivity
- Says you typed wrong passcode, username or URL
- Can't view entire month at once
- Calendar view needs to be zoomed out
- Shift hours will not adapt to scheduling
Requested features
21 requests- Dark mode option
- Facial recognition login
- Face ID login
- Auto refresh
- Modern login features
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- Apple Passwords support
- Auto log in
- Support Face ID
- Thumbprint login
- Fix login issue
- Face ID would be useful
- Face ID is missing
- Add modern features
- Support Face ID
- Enable thumbprint login
- Use Face ID
- Zoom out calendar view
- Add second app for multiple accounts
- Import schedule to phone calendar
- Export schedule to iCalendar
- Have both accounts on the app
In-app purchases
Axon Device Manager
No in-app purchases
PlanIt Schedule
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Axon Device Manager free?
Is PlanIt Schedule free?
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Do Axon Device Manager or PlanIt Schedule have ads?
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