Axon Device Manager vs VB SmartControl
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.
VB SmartControl
This app connects to Motorola body-worn cameras, allowing users to view live feeds, tag footage, and manage recordings directly from their smartphone. It includes a viewfinder to help with camera placement and requires specific firmware versions for optimal performance.
- Connects to VB400 and V500 body cameras
- View live camera feed (ViewFinder)
- Tag video footage
- Manage recordings on mobile device
- WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
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VB SmartControl is the companion smartphone app for the Motorola Solutions VB400 and V500 body-worn cameras. The app connects to the camera using WiFi and Bluetooth, enabling operators to view and tag video directly on their mobile devices. The ViewFinder feature allows you to see what your camera sees, to assist when mounting your camera. Note: VideoManager (VideoManager EX in North America) and device firmware must be: 16.1.0 or later for VB400 devices (VB400V3 hardware revision or later); 24.4.1 or later for V500 devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VB SmartControl at 5.0 against Axon Device Manager's 2.9. VB SmartControl also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Axon Device Manager's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). 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.
VB SmartControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axon Device Manager has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Axon Device Manager | VB SmartControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| 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 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axon Enterprise, Inc. | Motorola Solutions, Inc |
Customer experience
Axon Device Manager
VB SmartControl
In-app purchases
Axon Device Manager
No in-app purchases
VB SmartControl
No in-app purchases
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