Comparison

EAM vs Grain SA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EAM

This mobile extension provides maintenance workers with access to key features of the EAM web application. It allows for quick response to equipment failures, transformation of requests into repair orders, component reservations, time logging, and status updates.

Highlights
  • Access EAM web application features
  • Respond to current requests/failures
  • Transform requests into repair orders
  • Reserve mechanical components
  • Log working time
  • Change order status
Features
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The application is an extension of the EAM web application, which allows users to use some of the features available in the web version. The application is designed for maintenance workers (eg. mechanics) who are responsible for the technical efficiency of equipment on the production hall. The application allows workers to quickly access and react to current request (eg failures) that they are responsible for. Workers can transform requests into repair orders, make reservations of mechanical components, log working time and change the order status. The application is designed for companies that are customers of DSR SA and use the EAM product. To use the mobile application, the customer must get a subscription in DSR.

About

Grain SA

Features
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Mobile survey data capturing for authorized users of the Grain SA platform. The app makes capturing pig farm data more efficient and works online and offline. Features include: β€’ Open and submit surveys in your account β€’ View your completed survey history β€’ Mobile data registration for grain producing business entities β€’ Authorized veterinarians gain access the Passive Disease Surveillance surveys. β€’ Authorized business development managers gain access to Farm Visit- and Mentorship surveys The Grain SA is an integrated platform that offers stakeholders in the South African grain value chain a protected environment to share information and facilitate interactions that create value and drive competitiveness, sustainability and food safety in the grain industry. Our app is free to download and use by authorized users. Authorization is granted by the Grain SA administration. Administration can be contacted at members@grainsa.co.za. Don't forget to synchronize unsynced actions before updating the app.

Screenshots

EAM3 screens
Grain SA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Grain SA at 3 against EAM's 1. Grain SA also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EAM ships an update every 2 months, Grain SA monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
EAM versus Grain SA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEAMGrain SA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.410.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size68 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdsr s.a.4SIGHT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

None

EAM

No in-app purchases

None

Grain SA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EAM free?
EAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grain SA free?
Grain SA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EAM or Grain SA have ads?
Neither EAM nor Grain SA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EAM or Grain SA?
EAM ships an update every 2 months, and Grain SA monthly. Most recently, EAM was updated on July 10, 2026 and Grain SA on September 8, 2026.

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