Comparison

E vs AMS / BCBSTX

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

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E

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AMS / BCBSTX

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"This app is intended for use by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) members. The Absence Management Services provides convenient access to our easy-to-use absence platform so you can request, track and manage your absence on-the-go by: • Reporting your leave time • Opening a new request • Downloading forms and documents associated with your request • Checking the status of a request • Finding answers to frequently asked questions • Updating your own request information • Working on behalf of your employees (for managers and supervisors) FMLASource is a separate company that administers absence management services on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. The Absence Management Services App is created, established and maintained by FMLASource. FMLASource is an independent organization and is solely responsible for the products and services it provides. Usage of the Absence Management Services mobile app may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Ancillary insurance products issued by Dearborn Life Insurance Company, 701 E 22nd St. Suite 300, Lombard, IL 60148. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is the trade name of Dearborn Life Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BLUE CROSS®, BLUE SHIELD® and the Cross and Shield Symbols are registered service marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans."

Screenshots

E3 screens
AMS / BCBSTX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AMS / BCBSTX at every 5 weeks against E's every 37 months. E's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 37 months, AMS / BCBSTX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
E versus AMS / BCBSTX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEAMS / BCBSTX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (OM)ComPsych Corporation

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

None

AMS / BCBSTX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AMS / BCBSTX free?
AMS / BCBSTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E or AMS / BCBSTX have ads?
Neither E nor AMS / BCBSTX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or AMS / BCBSTX?
E ships an update every 37 months, and AMS / BCBSTX every 5 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on October 13, 2026 and AMS / BCBSTX on October 10, 2026.

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