# Axon Device Manager vs NBConnected

The clearest difference is ads: Axon Device Manager at none against NBConnected's shown. Axon Device Manager also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). NBConnected's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Axon Device Manager against 3.0 for NBConnected. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axon Device Manager has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, NBConnected every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axon Device Manager | NBConnected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-device-manager/id1354735210/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbconnected/id6499559276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 87 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axon Enterprise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427882668) | [City of New Bedford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502433887) |

## What reviewers say

### Axon Device Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-device-manager/id1354735210)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NBConnected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbconnected/id6499559276)

Report non-emergency city issues like potholes, graffiti, or trash pickup requests. Track the status of your submitted requests and view others across the city.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency city issues, Submit requests for potholes, graffiti, trash, tree trim, Track request status, View city-wide requests, Integrates with city work order system

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Axon Device Manager free?

Axon Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NBConnected free?

NBConnected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Axon Device Manager or NBConnected?

NBConnected is rated higher. Axon Device Manager averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while NBConnected averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Axon Device Manager or NBConnected have ads?

NBConnected shows ads; Axon Device Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Axon Device Manager or NBConnected?

Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, and NBConnected every 4 months. Most recently, Axon Device Manager was updated on October 9, 2026 and NBConnected on October 3, 2026.

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