Jamf Now allows you to distribute apps directly to devices for managed distribution. When managed distribution is device-based, user registration with volume purchasing is not required and users do not need to provide an Apple Account. Apps distributed directly to devices do not appear in the user's own App Store purchase history and cannot be updated by users.
- General Requirements
iOS 9 or later
macOS 10.11 or later
tvOS 9 or later
- Advantages
Straightforward deployment process (no invitation or Apple Account sign-in required)
Automatic app updates are managed by Jamf Now
- Disadvantages
Requires an app license for each device, even for one person with multiple devices
Apps assigned directly to a device will not be included in an iCloud or iTunes backup
If you assign an app to a specific device, the assigned app is not included in backups of that device