Comparison

Axon Device Manager vs ResponderApp

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

ResponderApp

This app provides a streamlined platform for agencies utilizing Xtra Duty or Extra Duty Solutions. It offers a convenient way to manage off-duty work and related administrative tasks.

Highlights
  • Off-duty work management
  • Agency integration
  • Streamlined administration
  • Xtra Duty support
  • Extra Duty Solutions partner
Features
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If your agency uses Xtra Duty or if your off duty work is administered by our strategic partner, Extra Duty Solutions, then Responder is available to you!

Screenshots

Axon Device Manager4 screens
ResponderApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Axon Device Manager at 2.9 against ResponderApp's 2.1. ResponderApp's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

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, 2.9 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Axon Device Manager's written reviews are positive against 30% of ResponderApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, ResponderApp every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Axon Device Manager versus ResponderApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxon Device ManagerResponderApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (18 ratings) — better2.1 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews30.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1849 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxon Enterprise, Inc.Extra Duty Solutions

Customer experience

Axon Device Manager

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

ResponderApp

All ratings49 ratings
Positive24.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

None

Axon Device Manager

No in-app purchases

None

ResponderApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axon Device Manager free?
Axon Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ResponderApp free?
ResponderApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Axon Device Manager or ResponderApp?
Axon Device Manager is rated higher. Axon Device Manager averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ResponderApp averages 2.1 from 49 ratings.
Do Axon Device Manager or ResponderApp have ads?
Neither Axon Device Manager nor ResponderApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Axon Device Manager or ResponderApp?
Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, and ResponderApp every 6 weeks. Most recently, Axon Device Manager was updated on September 12, 2026 and ResponderApp on September 21, 2026.

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