DeviceAdminly vs Jamf Return to Service
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeviceAdminly
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Introducing DeviceAdminly, our third-party Jamf client app now available on the App Store! DeviceAdminly is a powerful third-party client app built for IT professionals, giving you instant access to comprehensive inventory details for your organization’s Apple devices — including Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, and more. With DeviceAdminly, you can effortlessly browse your organization’s entire fleet of Jamf-enrolled devices. Get key insights at a glance, such as device models, OS versions, disk usage, and other essential information — all from the convenience of your mobile device. Designed for IT Pros on the Move: Whether you’re at your desk, on-site, or in the field, DeviceAdminly keeps you connected to your device inventory whenever you need it. Simply log in with your Jamf credentials and gain instant oversight of your organization’s Apple ecosystem. Key Benefits: - Quick Access: Instantly view device details across your organization. - Stay Informed: Check hardware specs, OS versions, and storage usage with ease. - Anywhere, Anytime: Your Apple device inventory — always at your fingertips. Take control of your organization’s technology landscape with DeviceAdminly. Download it today and experience seamless inventory management on the go! Note: Jamf is a trademark of Jamf Holding Corp.
Jamf Return to Service
This app allows users to wirelessly erase and refresh iOS or iPadOS devices without IT assistance. It leverages Apple's Return to Service feature for a zero-touch re-provisioning workflow, making device refreshes simple for frontline users.
- Wireless touch-free re-provisioning
- Erase and refresh iOS/iPadOS devices
- Zero-touch mobile re-provisioning workflow
- Empowers non-IT users
- Secure, managed app experience
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Jamf Return to Service app offers an enhanced way to erase and refresh an iOS or iPadOS device in the field... no IT help required. IMPORTANT: Jamf Return to Service app requires to be managed by Jamf Pro. Please select Support link for more details. Wireless touch-free re-provisioning New in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple has extended the Erase Device command with a game changing new feature called Return to Service. This allows all on device steps typically required for re-enrollment after an wipe to be skipped. This means that a user no longer has to select a Language, Region, and WiFi Network on the iPad or iPhone, and the device is automatically reconfigured after the initial wipe. An app to empower non IT With Apple's new Return to Service capability, a true zero touch mobile re-provisioning workflow is now available. And with the Return to Service app, this new capability is made available in a secure, managed app. The means that frontline users, managers, and field techs can safely refresh a device... no IT help or trip to a charging cart required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jamf Return to Service at none against DeviceAdminly's shown. Jamf Return to Service also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 23 months). DeviceAdminly's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DeviceAdminly ships an update every 23 months, Jamf Return to Service every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeviceAdminly | Jamf Return to Service |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kang-Yen Sung | JAMF Software |
In-app purchases
DeviceAdminly
No in-app purchases
Jamf Return to Service
No in-app purchases
Questions
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