JSDE vs mDevice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
JSDE
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JDSE provides an easy way to set up and enrol devices for your end users. It also provides a streamlined way for your users to check their device health, view important information about their device and contact support. Important: JSDE requires that your device is managed by your organizationβs IT department using Jamf Pro and Jamf Service Provider Plan.
mDevice
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mDevice allows you to add, manage, and monitor all your devices from a single, clean interface. Whether you use multiple phones, laptops, or smart devices. mDevice keeps everything organized, synced, and accessible whenever you need it. Key Features All Devices in One Place Add mobile phones, laptops, computers, servers, tablets, smart devices, and even custom hardware. Live Device Monitoring View status details including battery level, location (if supported), last online time, OS version, and network information. Smart Actions β’ Play sound on supported devices β’ View location β’ Ping to check online status β’ Create and trigger custom actions Automatic Background Updates Device information updates every 15 minutes for real-time accuracy and visibility. Clean and Simple Interface Designed to help you find and manage any device quickly and easily. Private and Secure All data remains encrypted and accessible only to the owner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: mDevice at fortnightly against JSDE's every 2 months. mDevice also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JSDE ships an update every 2 months, mDevice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JSDE | mDevice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JAMF Software | Anshika Maurya |
In-app purchases
JSDE
No in-app purchases
mDevice
No in-app purchases









