FrontDesk by Simple In/Out vs NinjaOne Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FrontDesk by Simple In/Out
This tablet app streamlines office check-ins and outs, replacing manual boards with a digital status display. Users can quickly update their presence and view company announcements, enhancing office organization.
- Digital status board
- Automatic refresh
- Search functionality
- Multiple status columns
- Swipe gestures for check-in/out
- Customizable quick status picks
- Company announcements
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FrontDesk is a dedicated tablet app that uses the Simple In/Out service. This app is designed to sit in on a front desk or accessible area so users can quickly check themselves in or out as they come and go. No more magnet boards or messy whiteboard to keep track of where everyone is at. Now your users can swipe or tap their status updates quick and easy. Simple In/Out is the easiest to use in/out board in the App Store. It is great for offices with people always on the go. The easy to use interface lets you quickly set your status and get back to work. Here is a quick rundown of all the great features we offer in FrontDesk: * Easy to read status board * Board automatically refreshes * Search * Multiple columns allow you to quickly see who is in or out * Swipe gestures let you quickly check users in or out * Quick Picks are customizable status updates that everyone can use * Create custom status messages * Default status messages - Use custom messages to replace the status for the in/out shortcut * Beacons - FrontDesk can work as a Bluetooth Beacon for Simple In/Out users. Low energy, precise location, it is a great solution for users on the go. Available on supported devices. * Presents company announcements Can't find a feature? Email us and let us know. We love hearing from our users. We'd be happy to listen to any and all suggestions. email: help@simplymadeapps.com Don't forget, you can always check your status online.
NinjaOne Mobile
Manage IT infrastructure and support end-users remotely with a unified platform. This solution centralizes IT management workflows into a single, accessible interface for a streamlined experience.
- Unified IT management
- Remote end-user support
- Centralized workflows
- Single pane of glass interface
- Manage from anywhere
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NinjaOne is the industry’s only unified IT management solution the centralizes and consolidates your IT management workflows into a single pane of glass. The NinjaOne app gives you the power to manage IT and support end-users from anywhere, providing a better IT experience for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NinjaOne Mobile at 22% against FrontDesk by Simple In/Out's 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.
FrontDesk by Simple In/Out ships an update every 6 weeks, NinjaOne Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FrontDesk by Simple In/Out | NinjaOne Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.6 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 21.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simply Made Apps Inc | NinjaRMM, LLC |
Customer experience
FrontDesk by Simple In/Out
NinjaOne Mobile
Bugs and requests
FrontDesk by Simple In/Out
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NinjaOne Mobile
Reported bugs
36 issues- Login loop with SSO/Entra ID
- MFA not working or broken
- Authenticator never calls back
- App continually signs out
- Notifications never work
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- Keyboard pops up and obstructs navigation
- Action and function key bar disappeared
- SSO login screen won't allow changing accounts
- Have to log in every 20 seconds
- Login fails after updates
- Cannot log in with MFA codes, only SMS
- Action button for remote in is gone
- False data in threat counts and group filters
- Scripts do not work
- Redirects to external browser that won't accept input
- Crashing on launch (iOS 18)
- SSO broken, loops between screens
- Login loop prevents sign-in
- App launches Safari and then endless pop-ups
- Cannot sign in with SSO
- Biometric login not possible, always asks for 2FA
- Infinite sign-in loop with Azure AD
- Last update broke SSO logins with Entra SSO
- No login over SSO since last update
- Persistent issue with staying signed in
- Resetting user password is spotty or shows nothing
- Cannot unlock user account from app
- MFA setup required, but no way to submit verification
- Cannot run scripts as credential selection field is broken
- Push notifications stopped working
- List of scripts is empty (only shows categories)
- Task manager functionality not working
- Cannot log back in with correct credentials after first day
- App does not work
- Approval bug is reversed (approve rejects, reject approves)
- New UI limits information and can't run scripts
Requested features
18 requests- Add facial recognition for login
- Add ability to access device terminal/cmd/powershell
- Add ability to search devices by logged in user
- Add storage drive capacity/utilization
- Add Windows version (e.g., 22H2)
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- Add processor make/model
- Add graphics card make/model
- Sort scripts alphabetically
- Add dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
- Add option for alert sound with push notifications
- Add ability to change alert sound
- Add full access to event viewer
- Add hard drive monitoring
- Add ability to run scheduled scripts/policies
- Add command line access
- Add ability to scan and deploy patches from app
- Add more options to do things as in web interface
In-app purchases
FrontDesk by Simple In/Out
No in-app purchases
NinjaOne Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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