Comparison

Active Directory Assist vs Endpoint Central MSP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Active Directory Assist

Manage Active Directory securely from any location without requiring any server components. This intuitive app allows for user, group, and computer management, password resets, and provides insightful reports on account status. It offers encrypted access over Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

Highlights
  • User management
  • Group management
  • Computer management
  • Password reset
  • Account status reporting
  • Secure encrypted access
Features
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Securely manage Active Directory from anywhere and anytime! Absolutely NO server component required. ADAssist is innovative, intuitive and beautifully designed with native iPhone and iPad support. TRY FOR FREE ************* The app is free to download. Certain features such as managing "Groups" or "Non Admin Users" require one time upgrade to unlimited version. Evaluate features within your network, with a fully functional FREE app that manages Contacts, Computers, and protected group users like Domain Administrators. “Active Directory Management was never so fun, easy and intuitive. It is like holding AD in your hands and managing it from anywhere and anytime. Really cool and trendy, with management just a tap away.” AD Assist turns your iOS device into an Active Directory Management tool, no matter where you are. ADAssist is the ultimate little app to search and manage your users, computers , groups and contacts. The built in reports provide real time data to gain deep insight on "Locked accounts", “Soon to expire passwords “ and “Soon to expire accounts”. AD Assist provides an end to end, secure and encrypted access to your Active Directory over Wifi or Cellular networks, using direct connection or via VPN. This solution is completely agent less, with absolutely no software installation or SSL certificates required on your domain controllers or in your Infrastructure. It is compatible with Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 2012 with full unicode and globalization support. Imagine managing your co workers accounts right in front of them while chatting in the cafeteria or walking in the hallways. Or imagine, being far away from office, and needing access to Active Directory immediately, just download this app and immediately manage your Active Directory within minutes. Use the “Soon to Expire passwords” report to surprise your Senior Management with pro-active password reset before they leave on a business tour. Balance your work and life, Attend to help desk requests while on the Go. AD Assist is an ideal solution for IT professionals and IT enthusiasts. KEY FEATURES ************ User Management * Intelligent and fast user search using ANR. * View and Edit more than 30 user attributes grouped into 6 categories. * Manage Password Reset, and options like “Password never expires” and “User must change password at next logon”, and Account Expiry. * Reflect user status like “Account Expire”, User Disabled”, and Account Lockout. * Add or remove group membership. * Enable and Disable Accounts. * Add and Move users to any OU in the Domain. * Delete users. * prompts to sms or email new password after password reset (either mobile or mail attribute should be set) * Add User Group Management * Add a Group * Move and Delete Groups. * Search Group objects. * View and edit group attributes * Manage Group membership * Export group memberships in csv format Computer Management * Add Computer * Search and View Computer Attributes. * Move and delete computer accounts. * Enable and Disable computer accounts. * Add or remove group membership. Contact Management * Add Contact * Search and View Contacts. * Move and Delete Contacts. Reports * Find locked users. * Find “Accounts expiring”. * Find “Passwords expiring” * Export reports output in csv format Advanced Reports * 27 new reports for users, computers and printers Domain Profiles Automatically saves domain fqdn/ip and user name for quick switching. optionally save passwords (encrypted) in iOS login keychain. Use TouchID/FaceID to authenticate to servers. We have more exciting features on the roadmap. So stay tuned. We welcome any and all feature ideas or suggestions. Questions or comments? Email us at info@bitsabound.com Active Directory is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This application is developed by a third party developer with no input or advise by Microsoft Corporation.

About

Endpoint Central MSP

This business app allows IT service providers to manage customer computers and devices remotely. It offers features for patch management, asset tracking, and remote control, enhancing productivity for managing client systems on the go.

Highlights
  • Manage Windows, Mac, and Linux computers
  • Patch Management for OS and 3rd party apps
  • Asset Management (hardware/software scanning)
  • Advanced Remote Control with multi-monitor support
  • Mobile Device Management capabilities
  • Monitor agent contact frequency
Features
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We have rebranded! Desktop Central MSP is now Endpoint Central MSP. Read our official announcement at zoho.to/EndpointCentral. Manages Windows, Mac and Linux computers Supported Features: Scope of Management, Patch Management, Asset Management, Tools and Mobile Device Management ManageEngine Endpoint Central MSP iOS app formerly known as Desktop Central MSP is exclusively packaged for service providers to seamlessly connect and interact with customer servers, laptops and desktops across the globe. It enables IT service providers to manage customer systems on the go and frees them from being stuck in office to do these routines, thereby making them more productive. Perform the following tasks in just a few clicks using the app, Manage Customer Computers • Add or remove computers to be managed using Endpoint Central MSP • Initiate installation of agents in the computers to be managed • Check status of installation of agents in computers required • Monitor frequency of agent contact to the server • Review information on each Remote offices Asset Management: • Overview of assets being managed by the app • Scan systems for generating information on hardware and software • Review information on Hardware assets being managed • Check software compliance status • Analyze software usage of any software to optimize resources • Prohibit software: Forbid usage of certain applications Patch Management: • Scan and identify vulnerable computers • Detect missing patches for Windows, Mac, Linux and 3rd party applications • Approve/Decline patches • Monitor automated patch deployment tasks • View system health status Advanced Remote Control: • Multi-monitor Support • Shadow User • Reboot during a remote session • Collaborative remote session • Audit remote sessions How to activate? 1. Install the Endpoint Central MSP iOS app on your device. 2. Provide your Endpoint Central MSP server URL 3. Sign-in with your Endpoint Central MSP credentials

Screenshots

Active Directory Assist4 screens
Endpoint Central MSP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Endpoint Central MSP at 4.2 against Active Directory Assist's 2.7. Endpoint Central MSP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Active Directory Assist's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Active Directory Assist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Endpoint Central MSP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Endpoint Central MSP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Active Directory Assist ships an update every 2 months, Endpoint Central MSP weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Active Directory Assist versus Endpoint Central MSP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive Directory AssistEndpoint Central MSP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (27 ratings)4.2 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsAbound IncZoho Corporation

Customer experience

Active Directory Assist

All ratings27 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative36.7%

Endpoint Central MSP

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Active Directory Assist

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 14
  • App crashes on iOS 13
  • App crashes on iOS 12
  • Login screen freezes
  • Restore Purchases not working
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  • Password reset errors
  • Dark mode issues
  • App no longer works
  • Cannot sign in since iOS 8
  • App crashes when attempting to log in
  • Cannot view non-admin users without upgrade
  • App no longer works with Server 2022
  • Password complexity rule errors
  • App crashes on iOS 13.1 beta
  • Cannot upgrade to unlimited
  • Being charged to upgrade when already paid
  • App sits at sign-in screen
  • Cannot list, only search
  • Cannot export/copy/share search results
  • Trouble with sign in on iOS 8

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add wildcard search feature
  • Ability to compare group membership
  • Read and search for Bitlocker keys
  • Read and modify advanced AD attributes
  • Set owner on computer objects
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  • Modify description on computer objects
  • Add Touch ID support
  • Mac OS X version
  • Auto-connect VPN in profiles
  • Disable accounts on the go
  • Send emails for expiring passwords
  • Force password change on login
  • Improve moving users to OU feature
  • Add iPad version
  • Support for iPhone X screens
  • Allow sorting of expired users
  • Show expiration date next to names
  • Trial for add users feature
  • Custom LDAP search

Endpoint Central MSP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Active Directory Assist

One-time2
  • ADAssist-Advanced-Reports$9.99
  • AD Assist Unlimited$14.99
None

Endpoint Central MSP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Active Directory Assist free?
Active Directory Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Endpoint Central MSP free?
Endpoint Central MSP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Active Directory Assist or Endpoint Central MSP?
Endpoint Central MSP is rated higher. Active Directory Assist averages 2.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Endpoint Central MSP averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.
Do Active Directory Assist or Endpoint Central MSP have ads?
Neither Active Directory Assist nor Endpoint Central MSP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Active Directory Assist or Endpoint Central MSP?
Active Directory Assist ships an update every 2 months, and Endpoint Central MSP weekly. Most recently, Active Directory Assist was updated on August 25, 2026 and Endpoint Central MSP on September 20, 2026.

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