# IBM MaaS360

> IBM MaaS360 is a cloud-based MDM solution that supports Android devices.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IBM MaaS360
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 2,539,053
- **Rating:** 2.53 / 5 (6,303 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.35
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2011-01-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control)
- **Website:** [https://www.ibm.com/security/mobile/maas360](https://www.ibm.com/security/mobile/maas360)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7065666](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7065666)

## Description

IBM MaaS360 with Watson for Android is a cloud-based Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution designed to provide secure, anytime, anywhere access to corporate email, applications, and resources on Android devices. As an Android Enterprise Recommended vendor, it offers comprehensive endpoint security with conditional access controls, ensuring protection of corporate data and apps.

The extension supports seamless and flexible access to various corporate resources including documents, videos, SharePoint, and network drives via native IBM MaaS360 Android apps. Enhanced visibility and actionable intelligence are provided through IBM’s analytics and Watson’s AI capabilities, enabling organizations to maintain strong security postures while gaining insightful business intelligence.

Note that use of this extension requires a business account with IBM MaaS360. IT administrators can start a 30-day free trial on IBM's website, while mobile employees can enroll and access their enterprise resources securely with their credentials.

## Rankings

- #38,734 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SET_PROCESS_LIMIT`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.sec.ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_APN`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_APP_MGMT`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_BROWSER_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_DATE_TIME`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_EMAIL`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_ENTERPRISE_VPN`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_EXCHANGE`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_FIREWALL`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_HW_CONTROL`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_KIOSK_MODE`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_LOCKSCREEN`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_MULTI_USER_MGMT`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_PHONE_RESTRICTION`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_RESTRICTION`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_ROAMING`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_SECURITY`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_VPN`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_WIFI`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.fiberlink.maas360.samsung.support`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.motorolasolutions.emdk.mxframework.ACCESS_MX_MANAGEMENT_FRAMEWORK_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_APN`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_APP_MGMT`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_AUTHORIZATION`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_BLUETOOTH`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_BROWSER_PROXY`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_BROWSER_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERT_PROVISIONING`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CONTAINER`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_DATE_TIME`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_EMAIL`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_EXCHANGE`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_FIREWALL`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_HW_CONTROL`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_KIOSK_MODE`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_LOCATION`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_LOCKSCREEN`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_MULTI_USER_MGMT`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_NPA`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_PHONE_RESTRICTION`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_RESTRICTION_MGMT`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_ROAMING`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_SECURITY`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_VPN`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_WIFI`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.sec.enterprise.knox.KNOX_GENERIC_VPN`
- `com.sec.enterprise.mdm.permission.BROWSER_PROXY`
- `com.symbol.mxmf.ACCESS_MX_MANAGEMENT_FRAMEWORK_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Feedback on IBM MaaS360 is mixed. Several reviewers call it 'great' or 'good' and some praise its app service. However, a majority report serious problems: the app often fails to open on Android devices, IBM support is slow or unhelpful, and overall performance is described as poor or worst. These recurring themes point to reliability and support concerns despite isolated positive remarks.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception with multiple users describing the app as great or good.
- Explicit positive note of 'good app service'.
- Some reviewers describe the app as nice or provide brief positive praise.

### Cons

- App not opening or failing to launch on Android devices.
- Inadequate or unresponsive IBM support.
- Overall negative experience with poor/worst performance or quality.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control)