Jamf Unlock vs Retime Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jamf Unlock
Unlock your Mac without a password using your mobile device. This app generates identity credentials and pairs with your Mac for seamless authentication for unlocking, system settings, and root commands.
- Passwordless Mac unlocking
- Authenticate system settings changes
- Secure sudo command execution
- Mobile device credential generation
- Pairing with Mac
- Customizable by IT administrators
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Jamf Unlock is a mobile app that allows you to unlock your Mac without using a password. With Jamf Unlock, you complete a setup process to generate identity credentials (a certificate) on your mobile device and pair the device with your Mac. Once complete, you can use the app to authenticate for: - Unlocking your Mac - Prompts to change settings in System Preferences - Commands executed with root privileges with the sudo command IT administrators can use Jamf Pro to customize the look and feel of the app, configure authentication settings via managed app configuration, and deploy the app to users. Jamf Unlock is an iOS app to extend the Jamf Connect product for passwordless authentication on the Mac.
Retime Calc
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Retime Calc is a fast, lightweight frame rate calculator for film and television editors that calculates new clip durations when changing frame rates, conveniently on your iPhone. Essential for VFX editorial, conform, and retime workflows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Jamf Unlock at Free against Retime Calc's $2.99. Jamf Unlock also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Retime Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On 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
Jamf Unlock is free to download; Retime Calc costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jamf Unlock ships an update every 3 months, Retime Calc every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jamf Unlock | Retime Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAMF Software | Warren Hickman |
In-app purchases
Jamf Unlock
No in-app purchases
Retime Calc
No in-app purchases
Questions
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