IBM MaaS360 vs Crows Nest 2nd Gen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBM MaaS360
Securely access corporate data and resources on iOS devices. Enhance productivity with mobile access to email, documents, and more, while maintaining strong organizational security.
- Secure access to corporate data
- Mobile productivity for iOS devices
- Comprehensive device security
- Conditional access to apps and data
- Access to documents, videos, and SharePoint
- Advanced analytics and visibility
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OVERVIEW IBM Maas360 with Watson for iOS securely enables iOS devices to access corporate data so users can be highly productive with email and other corporate resources, on the go. SECURITY IBM Maas360 provides comprehensive device security with conditional access to apps and corporate data while maintaining a sound security posture for organizations. FLEXIBILITY Secure access to corporate resources such as, documents, videos, Sharepoint or networked drives is super easy for end users with native IBM Maas360 iOS apps. VISIBILITY IBM Maas360 with Watson incorporates IBM’s deep expertise in analytics and business intelligence. Watson provides innovative dimensions of visibility and analytics providing organizations with actionable intelligence.
Crows Nest 2nd Gen
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Mobile companion for the Crows Nest project management solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Crows Nest 2nd Gen at 8.0 against IBM MaaS360's 15.0. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBM MaaS360 | Crows Nest 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (429 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 429 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Business Machines Corp. | Crows Nest Software |
Bugs and requests
IBM MaaS360
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notifications not working consistently
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Incorrect unread email counts
- Crashes when deleting/moving emails
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Better calendar integration
- Improved email management features
- Support for third-party keyboards
Crows Nest 2nd Gen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IBM MaaS360
No in-app purchases
Crows Nest 2nd Gen
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IBM MaaS360 free?
Is Crows Nest 2nd Gen free?
Do IBM MaaS360 or Crows Nest 2nd Gen have ads?
Which is updated more often, IBM MaaS360 or Crows Nest 2nd Gen?
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