# Near Lock vs Jamf Unlock

The clearest difference is rating: Jamf Unlock at 5.0 against Near Lock's 3.8. Jamf Unlock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Near Lock's advantage is ratings volume (571 vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Near Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jamf Unlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jamf Unlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Near Lock has 571 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Near Lock ships an update monthly, Jamf Unlock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Near Lock | Jamf Unlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-lock/id886882252/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-unlock/id1548795059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filip Duvnjak](https://appshunter.io/developer/886748780) | [JAMF Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/290965542) |

## What reviewers say

### Near Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-lock/id886882252)

Automate your Mac's security by using your iPhone to lock and unlock it based on your proximity. Enhance security with fingerprint, double knock, or Apple Watch authentication. Manage your Mac remotely and receive notifications for login attempts.

**Highlights:** Automatic Mac locking and unlocking based on iPhone proximity, Fingerprint, double knock, and Apple Watch authentication, Manual lock and unlock via iPhone, Remote Mac control through iPhone notifications, Login attempt notifications and tracking, WiFi unlock for trusted networks, Clipboard synchronization between devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient auto-lock/unlock
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Improved security
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🔥 Works well when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🤔 Inconsistent distance tracking
- ❌ Unreliable, doesn't work consistently
- 🤷‍♂️ Requires constant manual reconnection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incompatibility with newer macOS versions
- Unexpected password entries in other apps
- Bluetooth cache corruption issues

**Requested features**

- Support for more devices (e.g. iPad, Apple Watch)
- Improved background functionality
- More customization options
- Better error handling and troubleshooting


### Jamf Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-unlock/id1548795059)

Unlock your Mac without a password using your mobile device. This app generates identity credentials and pairs with your Mac for seamless authentication for unlocking, system settings, and root commands.

**Highlights:** Passwordless Mac unlocking, Authenticate system settings changes, Secure sudo command execution, Mobile device credential generation, Pairing with Mac, Customizable by IT administrators

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Near Lock free?

Near Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jamf Unlock free?

Jamf Unlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Near Lock or Jamf Unlock?

Jamf Unlock is rated higher. Near Lock averages 3.8 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Jamf Unlock averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Near Lock or Jamf Unlock have ads?

Neither Near Lock nor Jamf Unlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Near Lock or Jamf Unlock?

Near Lock ships an update monthly, and Jamf Unlock every 3 months. Most recently, Near Lock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jamf Unlock on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*