The following two factors determine whether an app can be managed by Jamf Pro:
The app must be free or purchased in volume. For more information about volume purchasing, see the following Apple documentation:
Mobile devices that have an MDM profile that supports managed apps.
The following table compares distribution settings for unmanaged versus managed apps:
| Unmanaged apps | Managed apps |
|---|---|---|
Distribution Methods |
|
|
Make available in Jamf Self Service | ✔ | ✔ |
Prompt users to install |
| ✔ |
Removal Options |
|
|
Remove from Jamf Self Service | ✔ | ✔ |
Remove from mobile devices |
| ✔ |
Remove when MDM profile is removed |
| ✔ |
Backup of App Data |
|
|
Prevent backup of app data |
| ✔ |
App Update Options |
|
|
Schedule automatic app updates | ✔ | ✔ |
Force an app update |
| ✔ |
App Validation Options (in-house apps only) |
|
|
Schedule automatic app validation |
| ✔ |
Force app validation |
| ✔ |