Safe Food Handler vs Ecotrak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safe Food Handler
This program provides ANSI-ANAB accredited food handler training and certification. It covers essential food safety topics and prepares users for exams to earn a certificate and eBadge accepted in multiple jurisdictions. The self-guided course requires approximately two hours to complete.
- ANSI-ANAB accredited program
- Covers foodborne illness, hygiene, and food handling
- Accepted in multiple US jurisdictions
- Self-guided learning with quizzes and exams
- Unlimited exam attempts
- 3-year valid certificate and eBadge
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SAFE FOOD HANDLER is an ANSI-ANAB accredited program (Accreditation ID 1243) published by Cogneti LLC. The FOOD HANDLER cards (badges) and certificates issued by this certificate program are accepted by California, Illinois, Arizona, West Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Hawaii, and other local jurisdictions. LEARNING OUTCOME: At the end of the program you will be able to demonstrate FOOD HANDLER knowledge and skill in these topical areas. o Foodborne illness o Time/temperature control for safety o Employee hygiene o Receiving food products o Storing food products o Preparing and serving food o Cleaning and sanitizing PROGRAM SCOPE: This SAFE FOOD HANDLER program instructs on the knowledge and skills of the 2017 FDA Food Code, supplements, and generally-accepted industry practices. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Here is what you need to use the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program. o A valid email address so you can register with the program and authenticate your name and email address. o Payment of the full program’s $15 license fee (Levels 1 & 2 are a free trial). Payment is made within the certificate program app, after you register and sign in. o A minimum 'seat time' of approximately two hours to LEARN, QUIZ, and complete the EXAM. o This certificate program is self-guided, allows unlimited exam attempts, and is designed for easy, anytime use. o The program is only available in English language. PROGRAM STEPS TO COMPLETION: All program study levels must be completed. There is no provision for partial work or previous experience. 1. Download, register, and sign in to the Safe Food Handler app. 2. Use the LEARN function to begin reading your way through the seven levels of course instruction. 3. Complete at least one ten-question QUIZ for each of the seven levels of instruction. 4. Once you have read and quizzed at all seven levels the EXAM is available for you to attempt. 5. Pass the exam with at least a 70% score. If you do not pass an exam, the app will show where you need to study by marking that level in red. You must then complete additional quizzes on that level before the exam will unlock for another attempt. We’ll also send you an email detailing your exam performance. When you PASS the exam, you will be emailed a program certificate that has a unique ID number and is valid for 3-years, along with an eBadge. The eBadge works as a handy and portable form of showing your accomplishment and program expertise. The eBadge unique number lets you or employers validate your certificate at cogneti.com/badge. REFUNDS: All license-fee sales are final. Refunds may be requested by issuing a support request using the Safe Food Handler mobile app. Consideration of the refund request will be made solely at the discretion of Cogneti staff. GENERAL PROGRAM NOTIFICATIONS: Cogneti, LLC does not receive any commercial or third-party support in the creation of the SFH certificate program. The awarding of a certificate is based solely on the individual performance of the student. The program content is up to date as of the 2017 FDA Food Code and includes all applicable supplements.
Ecotrak
This platform simplifies multi-site facility and asset management. It offers a unified dashboard for overseeing all locations, managing work orders, tracking assets, and communicating with vendors. Gain insights through reports and analytics to optimize operations.
- Unified dashboard for multi-site oversight
- Work order creation, assignment, and tracking
- Asset lifecycle management
- Vendor management and communication
- Real-time notifications
- Cloud-based access from any device
- Reports and analytics for efficiency insights
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Ecotrak – The Ultimate Solution for Facility & Asset Management Manage repairs, maintenance, work orders, and vendors seamlessly—all in one platform. Ecotrak is the leading multi-site facility and asset management solution, designed to help businesses simplify operations, streamline workflows, and optimize asset performance. Whether you manage two locations or two hundred, Ecotrak keeps everything connected in one intuitive platform. Your Entire Operations, Simplified - Unified Dashboard – Oversee all locations from one place - Work Order Management – Create, assign, and track tasks in real time - Asset Lifecycle Management – Monitor assets from acquisition to retirement - Vendor Management – Maintain and communicate with service providers effortlessly - Real-time Notifications – Stay informed on work orders, maintenance, and approvals Powerful Features for Smarter Decisions - Cloud-Based Access – Securely manage operations from any device, anywhere - Reports & Analytics – Gain valuable insights to improve efficiency - Automated Processes – Reduce manual tasks and improve response times Take control of your facilities, assets, and vendors with ecotrak—the smarter way to manage multi-site operations. Download today and transform the way you work!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ecotrak at 80% against Safe Food Handler's 30%. Ecotrak also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Safe Food Handler's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Safe Food Handler sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ecotrak asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ecotrak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safe Food Handler has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Safe Food Handler's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ecotrak's.
Safe Food Handler ships an update every 3 months, Ecotrak every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Safe Food Handler | Ecotrak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cogneti, LLC | Ecotrak Facility Management, Inc |
Customer experience
Safe Food Handler
Ecotrak
In-app purchases
Safe Food Handler
- Safe Food Handler License for Tier 3 Game$9.99
- Safe Food Handler License for Tier 2 Game$11.99
- Safe Food Handler License for Tier1 Game$14.99
Ecotrak
No in-app purchases
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