FRED by BWT vs Fred Talks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FRED by BWT
Manage industrial equipment maintenance tasks from your mobile device or desktop. Track equipment data and analyze performance with optional handheld scanners and barcode labels.
- Industrial equipment maintenance management
- Mobile field use
- Desktop platform for data analysis
- Optional handheld scanner
- Equipment barcode labels
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FRED is an application which can help you manage necessary maintenance tasks for industrial equipment. The application can be used on a mobile device in the field with optional handheld scanner and equipment barcode labels available through BWT as well as a desktop platform where you can access and analyze data gathered through the mobile app.
Fred Talks
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FRED TALKS, Fossil Group’s bite-sized and optimized podcast series, designed to keep you in the know, even while you are on the go. Whether tuning in at your desk or as you walk down the hall you will hear from interesting guests, explore a variety of topics that are important to you, and gain insights into the story behind the stories. So what are you waiting for, tune in to the latest episode today to listen and learn about all Fossil has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FRED by BWT at every 5 weeks against Fred Talks's every 3 months. FRED by BWT also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). 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.
FRED by BWT ships an update every 5 weeks, Fred Talks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FRED by BWT | Fred Talks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Battery Watering Technologies | Castos |
In-app purchases
FRED by BWT
No in-app purchases
Fred Talks
No in-app purchases
