SkieSkie vs AirDroid Business
A remote-control-first MDM for Android devices with add-on pricing, against a school and hostel structure with rules enforced by Android.
AirDroid Business combines device management with remote control and screen viewing for Android fleets, with plans from USD 1 to USD 2.75 per device per month billed annually and a 10-device minimum. Kiosk, geofencing and other features are sold as add-ons on lower plans. Skie is Android only, has no remote screen view yet and includes kiosk, geofences and a school structure. This page compares them for institutions and field teams.
Skie includes kiosk, schedules, geofences and a school structure in the product, while AirDroid Business leads on remote control and sells several features as add-ons.
Side by side
| What you are comparing | AirDroid Business | Skie |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An MDM and remote access product for Android devices, with remote control, kiosk and location features. | Android device management software for parents, schools, hostels and organisations. It runs as the Android device owner, so Android itself enforces the rules. |
| Main audience | Businesses with frontline, shared and unattended Android devices, such as kiosks and terminals. | Schools, institutes, hostels, companies and families that run Android phones and tablets. |
| Platforms | Android for remote features; iOS and Windows also listed for some functions. | Android 12 or newer phones and tablets. Android only today. |
| Do you have to buy hardware from them | No. Software only, though AirDroid sells separate hardware-free licences. | No. Skie is software. Customers use devices they already own or buy their own. |
| Works on devices you already own | Yes. | Yes. Any Android 12 or newer phone or tablet with Google Play services, after a one-time setup or reset. New models go through a one-time model review during setup. |
| Level of control on Android (device owner or app level) | Android device owner support is mentioned in the maker's guides. Per-protection list: Not publicly documented. | Device owner. Each protection is its own policy switch, set from organisation down to group. |
| Can the user remove it or reset around it | Not publicly documented as a list. | Built to be tamper-proof: factory reset, safe mode, developer options, uninstalling Skie and force stop are blocked by default. Factory Reset Protection is tied to the Skie admin account. If anything ever did get through, the admin is alerted, down to the exact device. |
| App control | Application management is an add-on on Basic. Policy restrictions are an add-on on Standard. | App lists per group with an impact preview before any change. An app installed later that is not allowed is removed silently. Apps are hidden or suspended, not deleted. The Play Store is shown or hidden by policy. All apps come from Google Play. |
| Web filtering and safe search | Web filtering: Not publicly documented. | Filtering DNS locked on the device, so it follows the device on any Wi-Fi or mobile data. Chrome SafeSearch and YouTube restricted mode are forced, and more than 50 alternative browsers, VPN apps and proxy apps are always blocked. Per-website allow or block lists are not available yet. |
| Schedules, school-hour and night modes | Not publicly documented for school-hour schedules. | Windows with days, start, end and allowed apps, including overnight. Devices switch app sets on their own for school hours, a study block, break or night mode. Hostel night mode can keep calls allowed. |
| Location, geofences and SOS | Location tracking every 3 minutes on Basic and every minute on Standard and Enterprise. Geofencing is an add-on on Basic and Standard. SOS: Not publicly documented. | Live location, fresh location on request, geofences attached to groups and a go-to directions button. The SOS button is part of the parents product. |
| Lost or stolen device handling | Remote tools exist; lost mode detail: Not publicly documented. | Lost mode locks the device, shows a contact message, tracks it and gathers evidence for a police report. Remote erase of a lost device is not available yet. Factory Reset Protection means a wiped device is of no use to whoever took it. |
| Replace or reassign a device | Not publicly documented as a named workflow. | Replace a device keeps the student, group and history and frees the old seat. Identity by IMEI or serial means a reset device does not take a second seat. |
| Alerts and who gets them | Not publicly documented for alert routing. | A breach centre across organisation, school, branch, group and device, with resolve at each level. A missing check-in counts as a breach. Email alerts and parent notification of alerts are not available yet. |
| Roles and organisation structure | Groups and admin accounts; school-style roles: Not publicly documented. | Organisation, school, branch, group, student, device. Roles from organisation admin to class teacher, and parents read-only on school devices. Rules flow down and the most specific level applies last. |
| Screen time reports and per-app limits | Not publicly documented for per-app limits. | Not available yet. Per-app time limits, daily limits and usage reports are something the team is working on. Schedules control when apps work today. |
| Kiosk or single-app lock | Kiosk is an add-on on Basic (USD 5 per device per year) and Standard (USD 8 per device per year), with brand layouts capped by plan. | Full-screen kiosk mode, and a one-app allow list also locks a device to one app. |
| Tablet support | Yes, Android tablets are supported. | Yes. Phones and tablets get equal weight. Wi-Fi-only tablets work for most features. |
| Pricing model | Per device per month, billed annually, minimum 10 devices. As of November 2026 the maker lists Basic USD 1, Standard USD 1.75, Enterprise USD 2.75, with 10 percent off from 100 devices and add-ons extra. | Seat-based licences, one device per seat. Pricing is on request. |
| Countries available | Available online worldwide; list: Not publicly documented. | Worldwide, subject to local law, wherever the device has Google Play services. |
| Setup effort | Cloud sign-up. Effort depends on enrolment route. | Provision with the Skie Provision app (Wi-Fi pairing, guided steps, live progress) or a laptop with adb. A device must be freshly set up or reset once. QR provisioning is not available yet. |
| Data and privacy approach | Privacy policy on the maker's site. Hosting region: Not publicly documented. | Data is stored in an India region (Mumbai). Skie does not read private messages and has no hidden mode. Location tracking needs clear consent; the organisation provides the notices. |
| Best suited for | Teams that need remote control of unattended or shared Android devices. | Android-only schools, hostels, institutes and field teams that want device-owner enforcement and a clear structure without extra hardware. |
As of November 2026 the maker lists Basic at USD 1, Standard at USD 1.75 and Enterprise at USD 2.75 per device per month billed annually, minimum 10 devices, with kiosk at USD 5 or 8 per device per year and geofencing at USD 3 or 5 per device per year as add-ons (airdroid.com pricing, United States dollars). Skie pricing is on request.
Where AirDroid Business is strong
- Remote control, view mode, remote camera and reboot on Android, which Skie does not offer yet.
- Low entry price at USD 1 per device per month on Basic.
- Guides for non-Google Android and unattended terminals.
- Bulk operations scaled by plan, up to 500 devices at a time on Enterprise.
Where Skie stands out
- Kiosk, schedules, geofences and a breach centre are part of the product, not add-ons.
- School, branch, group, student, device structure.
- Device-owner hardening as separate switches with compliance read back.
- Locked filtering DNS with forced SafeSearch.
- Hostel night mode.
- No remote screen viewing, which some schools prefer for student privacy.
What AirDroid Business is
AirDroid Business is a device management product built on AirDroid's remote access tools. It offers remote control, view mode, remote camera, reboot and volume control on Android, plus kiosk, location tracking and application management. The maker's guides cover frontline and shared devices, dedicated Android devices and unattended terminals.
It suits teams that need to reach into a device from the console, such as support staff handling terminals in the field.
How pricing and plans work
The three plans are Basic at USD 1, Standard at USD 1.75 and Enterprise at USD 2.75 per device per month, billed annually with a 10-device minimum. Several features are add-ons: kiosk at USD 5 per device per year on Basic, geofencing at USD 3 or 5 per device per year, application management on Basic and policy restrictions on Standard.
That means the real price depends on which features you need. A school that wants kiosk, geofencing, app control and restrictions may land well above the headline price. Skie includes those in one seat-based licence, priced on request.
Controls compared
Skie runs as the Android device owner with each protection as a switch, an install guard, locked filtering DNS, forced SafeSearch and schedule windows. A breach centre reports problems at device, group, branch, school and organisation level.
Skie does not offer remote screen view or remote support yet, and has no per-app limits or usage reports. If your team must see and control a remote screen, AirDroid is ahead on that.
Who should pick which
Pick AirDroid Business for remote support of Android terminals, unattended kiosks or non-Google hardware at a low per-device price.
Pick Skie for a school, hostel, institute or field team that values structure, roles, schedules, location and alerts, and wants protections enforced by Android itself on phones and tablets it already owns.
Remote control and privacy in a school
Remote screen control is a strong feature for support staff. On a school tablet it also raises a question: should a staff member be able to view a student's screen? Some schools say yes for troubleshooting, others prefer not to. Skie does not offer remote screen view yet, and it does not read private messages or record audio or video.
AirDroid Business offers remote camera and view modes on Android, listed as Android-only features. Where you use them in a school, a written policy and consent matter. This is general information, not legal advice.
Total cost with add-ons
A school wanting Standard at USD 1.75 per device per month, plus kiosk at USD 8 per device per year and geofencing at USD 5 per device per year, would pay about USD 34 per device per year on the listed prices (USD 21 plus USD 13), and policy restrictions would add more. That is still low in absolute terms.
Skie is priced on request, one device per seat, with kiosk, schedules and geofences part of the product. The comparison to make is the total feature set you need, not the headline monthly price. Ask both vendors for a quote with every feature you need switched on.
Choose AirDroid Business if
- You need remote control or screen view of unattended Android devices.
- You want the lowest per-device monthly price for basic management.
- You manage non-Google Android hardware or rugged terminals.
- You can live with add-ons for kiosk and geofencing.
Choose Skie if
- You run student or hostel devices and need structure and roles.
- You want kiosk, schedules and geofences included.
- You want filtering locked on the device.
- You want alerts that go down to the exact device.
AirDroid Business is a good fit for teams that need remote control and screen viewing of Android devices at a low entry price, with the caveat that kiosk, geofencing and other features are add-ons. Skie is the better fit for schools, hostels, institutes and field teams that want kiosk, schedules, geofences, roles and a breach centre in one licence, with rules enforced by Android as device owner. Skie has no remote screen view, per-app limits or usage reports yet.
Questions people ask
Skie vs AirDroid Business: which is better for schools?
Skie is built around schools with groups, roles and schedules. AirDroid Business is stronger at remote control of devices.
How much does AirDroid Business cost?
As of November 2026, USD 1, 1.75 and 2.75 per device per month billed annually, with a 10-device minimum and add-ons extra.
Does AirDroid Business include kiosk mode?
Kiosk is an add-on on Basic and Standard, and included on Enterprise as far as the page shows. Confirm with the maker.
Does Skie offer remote control?
Not yet. Remote screen view and remote support are something the team is working on.
Does Skie include geofences?
Yes. Geofences attach to groups and are part of the product.
Sources
Not publicly documented when we checked: Per-protection device-owner list; Web filtering; Country list; Hosting region; Maker headquarters detail; Education roles.
This comparison was prepared from publicly available information and was last checked on 12 November 2026. Product features, prices and availability change, and anything we could not find is marked as not publicly documented. AirDroid Business and other product names belong to their owners and are used here only to identify their products. Skie is not affiliated with or endorsed by AirDroid (Sand Studio). If something here is out of date or wrong, email contact@knowphone.in and we will check and correct it promptly.