Comparison

Jamf Self Service+ vs pcBells

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

Head to head
About

Jamf Self Service+

Easily access and install organization-approved apps, books, and updates for your iOS or iPadOS device. This app streamlines device management, allowing you to stay productive and self-sufficient without contacting IT.

Highlights
  • Install apps
  • Install books
  • Update device configurations
  • Receive notifications
  • Browse trusted organizational resources
Features
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Jamf Self Service+ empowers you to be more productive, self-sufficient, and secure on your iOS and iPadOS devices. Get the apps and resources you need, when you need them. Browse a catalog of apps approved by your organization, install what you need to stay productive, and keep everything up to date—all without waiting for IT. Self Service+ also helps you stay secure by giving you visibility and notifying you about your network security status, risky apps, and required updates in real-time. Key capabilities: * Network security monitoring and threat alerts * Risky app detection and device security visibility * App catalog with organization-approved apps and books * One-tap installation and real-time updates * Important notifications in one central location Requirements: * iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later * Your device must be set up by your organization using Jamf Pro

About

pcBells

Features
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This app communicates with our pcBells Master Clock Controllers via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to allow setting the time, hands position, Westminster and Chimes periods, and clock type (Synchronous or A/B pulsed). Also, our revolutionary AccuSet one click technology sets the time on the post or tower clock in one click from your mobile phone.

Screenshots

Jamf Self Service+4 screens
pcBells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jamf Self Service+ at every 2 months against pcBells's every 8 months. pcBells's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jamf Self Service+ ships an update every 2 months, pcBells every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jamf Self Service+ versus pcBells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJamf Self Service+pcBells
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (276 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings276 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMF SoftwareJeffrey Berezin

Bugs and requests

Jamf Self Service+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-in problems
  • App getting stuck on certain screens
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved user interface and organization
  • Ability to brand the app icon
  • Better integration with web links and resources

pcBells

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jamf Self Service+

No in-app purchases

None

pcBells

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jamf Self Service+ free?
Jamf Self Service+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pcBells free?
pcBells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jamf Self Service+ or pcBells have ads?
Neither Jamf Self Service+ nor pcBells shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jamf Self Service+ or pcBells?
Jamf Self Service+ ships an update every 2 months, and pcBells every 8 months. Most recently, Jamf Self Service+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and pcBells on September 30, 2026.

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