Control Apple devices
Apple Configurator is a macOS-based application designed for managing multiple Apple devices simultaneously. It supports iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, and Apple TVs connected via USB to a Mac system. The software operates as a device-centric management tool, executing tasks like installing applications and applying configuration profiles. You can use Blueprints to apply a template to many devices.
Apple Configurator integrates directly with Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager, allowing for seamless enrollment workflows. It also includes scripting and automation support, iCloud Drive compatibility for synchronizing profiles, and features for inspecting connected hardware and installed configurations at the system level.
Apple Configurator detects devices over USB, displaying identifying information such as serial numbers, installed apps, and profiles. You can also rename devices, change their wallpaper, and retrieve the console log. The software supports exporting documents and system details for auditing or migration purposes. Actions are executed on single or multiple devices simultaneously for large deployments. You can drag and drop or use the profile editor to install apps and profiles.
Deploy and enroll
It integrates with Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager for streamlined enrollment and app distribution. The Configurator supports direct deployment and assignment of configuration profiles through its editor, enabling seamless integration with the App Store. The Prepare assistant enables supervised mode and MDM enrollment, making it suitable for bulk classroom or enterprise use while simplifying setup, management, and deployment of Apple devices across organizations.
It also incorporates automation tools, including a command-line utility, AppleScript scripting library, and Automator Actions. These extend its functionality into broader workflows, enabling unattended or scripted configuration across large deployments. Blueprints act as template environments, storing profiles and apps. They can be applied to any connected device in one action and are synced via iCloud Drive across different Mac systems. However, it lacks native remote or wireless device control.
Setup master
Apple Configurator is a macOS utility for managing iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices via USB. It supports configuration profiles, application installation, supervision, and enrollment workflows linked to Apple Business Manager and School Manager. Distinctive system-level features include Blueprints for replicating configurations and automation through AppleScript and command-line tools. It focuses on configuration, inspection, and enrollment, not end-user interaction. However, it lacks native remote or wireless device control.
Pros
- Supports iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices via USB
- Built-in configuration profile editor
- Integration with Apple Business Manager and School Manager
- Automation through command-line, AppleScript, and Automator
Cons
- No native remote or wireless device control
