Barbizon Handbook vs JMU Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barbizon Handbook
This digital handbook provides entertainment technicians with essential references for electrical terms, lighting fixtures, lamps, and more. Access all the information from the printed edition, including interactive contacts for global office locations and updated lookup tools.
- Indexed navigation
- Electrical and lighting references
- Zoom and pan handbook pages
- Interactive office contacts
- Updated lamp lookups
- Color, pattern, and pipe references
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The Barbizon Lighting Company is giving Entertainment technicians their coveted little flipbook AND MORE. No more wondering "Where did I leave my Barbizon Flipbook!? If I only had it with me, I could cross-reference my CTB by manufacturer!" Every page, formula, gel and lamp reference you'd find in the printed edition is here. • Handbook Indexed Navigation! • References for Electrical Terms, Wire and Cable, Lighting Fixtures, Lamps, Color, Patterns, Pipe, Knots, and More... • Zoom and Pan of Handbook pages • Interactive Contacts for All Barbizon Office locations, worldwide! • Updated tools and lamp lookups (including data projectors) For every Barbizon employee - from accounting to sales to shipping - there is a single driving philosophy: Connect the customer with what they need, when they need it, at a fair price. With this Handbook App, Barbizon is providing technicians and designers with one more means of connection - through your mobile device. Whatever your stage, Barbizon has products, experience and expertise for lighting professionals and amateurs in every field!
JMU Shield
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JMU Shield is the official safety app of James Madison University. It is the only app that integrates with James Madison University's safety and security systems. JMU Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the James Madison University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. JMU Shield features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the James Madison University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to James Madison University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to James Madison University security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with JMU Police: Communicate live with safety staff at James Madison University via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - JMU SafeRides: An entirely student-run FEB organization that offers free and safe rides home to JMU students on Friday and Saturday nights from 10PM-3AM. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the James Madison University area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Take Action Guidelines: Students, faculty and staff who are prepared for disasters or emergencies, result in fewer impacts to the University and a quicker recovery process. - Support Resources: Access student and employee support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at James Madison University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from James Madison University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
Barbizon Handbook and JMU Shield are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Barbizon Handbook | JMU Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BARBIZON ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC | James Madison University |
In-app purchases
Barbizon Handbook
No in-app purchases
JMU Shield
No in-app purchases
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