MSP360 Control vs ThreatLocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSP360 Control
Monitor backup and restore activities for managed machines remotely from your iOS device. Start, stop, and view backup history with native notifications. Generate 2FA codes for enhanced security.
- Monitor backup/restore executions
- Track managed machine status
- Remotely start/stop plans
- View backup history
- Receive native iOS notifications
- Generate 2FA codes
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This app is designed as an extension for administrators of the MSP360 Managed Backup Service. The app provides a secure method to monitor backup activity anywhere from your iOS devices. With MSP360 Control you can: - Monitor backup and restore plan executions - Track status of managed machines - Remotely start and stop backup and restore plans - View backup history - Receive native iOS notifications - Generate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) verification codes for the MSP360 Managed Backup Service Your feedback will be highly appreciated, please, contact us at mobile@msp360.com.
ThreatLocker
This app secures cloud access by verifying device trust and security policies, not just credentials. It routes approved connections through defined policies without complex VPNs, blocking unauthorized access and reducing risks like phishing and lateral movement.
- Trusted device verification for cloud access
- Policy-based connection routing
- Eliminates need for inbound firewall access
- Seamless user connection experience
- Blocks unauthorized devices and suspicious attempts
- Supports compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, NIST, FIPS)
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ThreatLocker helps organizations secure cloud access by ensuring only trusted devices can connect to approved services. Instead of relying on credentials alone, access decisions also verify the device, connection path, and security policy before granting access. The app securely routes approved connections through the organization’s defined access policies without requiring traditional inbound firewall access or complex VPN infrastructure. IT teams can quickly deploy secure access controls, approve managed devices, and create granular policies for cloud resources without disrupting the user experience. Users connect seamlessly, while unauthorized devices and suspicious access attempts are automatically blocked. By tying cloud access to verified devices and controlled pathways, ThreatLocker helps reduce the risk of phishing, session hijacking, unauthorized access, and lateral movement. The platform also supports organizations working toward security and compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, NIST, and FIPS-aligned environments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ThreatLocker at 5.0 against MSP360 Control's 2.8. ThreatLocker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). MSP360 Control's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThreatLocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.
MSP360 Control ships an update every 3 months, ThreatLocker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSP360 Control | ThreatLocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trichilia Consultants Limited | ThreatLocker, Inc. |
Customer experience
MSP360 Control
ThreatLocker
In-app purchases
MSP360 Control
No in-app purchases
ThreatLocker
No in-app purchases








