SimpleMDM vs SMARTGOV Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleMDM
This app provides location tracking and administrator messaging for devices managed by its web-based counterpart. It configures automatically upon installation from the web interface. Be aware that continuous GPS usage can significantly impact battery life.
- Location tracking for managed devices
- Administrator messaging capabilities
- Automatic configuration via web interface
- iOS device support
Read full descriptionHide full description
The SimpleMDM iOS app adds location tracking, administrator messaging, and optional device compliance registration to devices managed by SimpleMDM. The SimpleMDM app is configured automatically when installed from the SimpleMDM web interface. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
SMARTGOV Mobile
Manage inspections and ensure compliance with this mobile tool designed for SmartGov Community Development users. Streamline your workflow and maintain regulatory standards on the go.
- Mobile inspection management
- Compliance tracking
- SmartGov Community Development integration
- Workflow streamlining
- Regulatory standard adherence
Read full descriptionHide full description
Mobile Inspection and Compliance management designed exclusively for SmartGov Community Development users.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleMDM at 50% against SMARTGOV Mobile's 33%. SMARTGOV Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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.
SimpleMDM ships an update every 2 months, SMARTGOV Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleMDM | SMARTGOV Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 161 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | White Room Projects | Paladin Data Systems |
Customer experience
SimpleMDM
SMARTGOV Mobile
In-app purchases
SimpleMDM
No in-app purchases
SMARTGOV Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SimpleMDM free?
Is SMARTGOV Mobile free?
Do SimpleMDM or SMARTGOV Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, SimpleMDM or SMARTGOV Mobile?
Other comparisons
