AB Code Book vs Encompass Mobile App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AB Code Book
Access shelf life and code book information for ABInBev products. Scan barcodes or search by brand name to find freshness details. Updates are provided weekly to ensure accuracy.
- View ABInBev product shelf life
- Access code book information
- Scan brand barcodes
- Search by brand name
- Weekly freshness updates
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AB Code Book is a free app that enables ABInBev Employees ABInBev’s Wholesaler Partner Employees to view Shelf Life information for the entire ABInBev product catalog! Find Code Book information instantly by scanning the brand bar code or searching by brand name. Freshness information is updated weekly, so you never have to worry about having an out-of-date Code Book again! The alcohol beverage laws of individual states vary in regards to the promotion and merchandising of beers. You should be guided accordingly.
Encompass Mobile App
Access sales opportunities, review history, and view promotions. Manage retailer inventory, request signage, and streamline delivery with in-app inspections and real-time order adjustments. Facilitate quick payments and returns for efficient route settlement.
- Access sales information
- Review sales history
- View promotions
- Capture retailer inventory
- Request new signage
- In-app DOT inspections
- Adjust orders in real-time
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Sales Opportunities at Your Fingertips - Access powerful sales information with the tap of a button - Review sales history for more accurate orders - View potential promotions and never miss a deal Merchandising and POS Tools for Better Visibility - Capture retailer inventory and replenish effortlessly - Request new signage or assets and show off your hottest brands Streamlined Delivery Processes - Stay compliant with in-app DOT Inspections - Keep orders accurate by adjusting them in real time - Easily settle routes with quick payments and returns
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Encompass Mobile App at fortnightly against AB Code Book's every 16 months. Encompass Mobile App also leads on ratings volume (132 vs 8). AB Code Book's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 10%) and rating (3.1 vs 2.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
AB Code Book holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encompass Mobile App has 132 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of AB Code Book's written reviews are positive against 10% of Encompass Mobile App's.
AB Code Book ships an update every 16 months, Encompass Mobile App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AB Code Book | Encompass Mobile App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (8 ratings) — better | 2.9 (132 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 132 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Software Design Partners, LLC | Encompass Technologies Development Inc. |
Customer experience
AB Code Book
Encompass Mobile App
In-app purchases
AB Code Book
No in-app purchases
Encompass Mobile App
No in-app purchases
