NPMS/PP App vs QRCConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NPMS/PP App
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The National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) is a habitat-based plant monitoring scheme designed by BSBI, UKCEH, Plantlife and JNCC. The aim is to collect data to provide an annual indication of changes in plant abundance and diversity. The Plant Portal is a new website for capturing plant quadrat data. It allows organisations to use the methods developed by the scheme to monitor their own landscapes or areas.
QRCConnect
Securely store, organize, and access text, tables, and photos as Quick Reference Cards (QRCs). Easily create and share brief, nested documents for any process, from life-saving techniques to learning a new skill. Access your QRCs quickly and securely via QR codes, with offline capabilities.
- Store text, tables, and photos
- Organize information in nested lists
- Create Quick Reference Cards (QRCs)
- Secure access via QR codes
- Offline access to QRCs
- Use phone camera for access/updates
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Master your important information with QRCConnect, the customizable information management tool that allows you to securely store, organize and access text, tables and photos as Quick Reference Cards, or QRCs, for in-person or virtual presentations. QRCs are brief documents organized in nested lists that describe how to perform any process, from lifesaving CPR to how to play the violin. Create and organize QRCs for all your information sharing needs. Access is quick and secure. With the scan of a QR code, you can expect safe, secure and speedy access to your customizable QRCs. It has never been easier to create and share information! • Use your phone’s built-in camera or connected device to access and update your cards quickly and easily • Access QRCs using the QRC QR codes • Offline Access: Access your QRCs anywhere you go Copyright 2021 National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (NTESS). Under the terms of Contract DE-NA0003525 with NTESS, there is a non-exclusive license for use of this work by or on behalf of the U.S. Government. Export of this data may require a license from the United States Government.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QRCConnect at every 5 months against NPMS/PP App's every 11 months. QRCConnect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NPMS/PP App ships an update every 11 months, QRCConnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NPMS/PP App | QRCConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Centre for Ecology and Hydrology | Sandia Corporation |
In-app purchases
NPMS/PP App
No in-app purchases
QRCConnect
No in-app purchases





