Comparison

edPass vs Window Next

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

Head to head
About

edPass

This visitor management app streamlines school security with a smart sign-in and sign-out system. It offers fast, verified access for visitors, contractors, and staff, enhancing security and reducing wait times. The system also allows hosts to receive arrival notifications and pre-invite guests.

Highlights
  • One-tap sign-in for participating sites
  • Lock screen sign-in/out
  • Mobile number quick code sign-in
  • QR code scanning for check-out
  • Mobile number, email, or photo ID verification
  • Instant Working with Children Check results
  • Pre-invite guests and contractors
Features
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We enhance School security image with this smart visitor management app and guest-list sign-in app – edPass. Tap on your way. FAST SIGN-IN - Sign-in to participating sites with just one tap for free - Swipe to Sign in and out from your lock screen on arriving at a site - Enter the Mobile number as a quick code to sign in or out faster. - Ideal for busy, repeat visitors, contractors, staff and students requiring continual access to school and events. EASY SIGN-OUT - Scan site QR posters to check-out when returning keys and assets to the Site office GET VERIFIED - Confirm your mobile number, email or photo ID and get access. - Check Working with Children Check online and give you the result instantly. - Enter Site as different visitor types: from Visitor, Contractor, Staff or any custom entry type set by the Site. BE A GREAT HOST - Receive notifications when your visitors arrive to see you - Invite your guests and contractors to your site in advance and let them check-in quickly on arrival The most convenient and smart edPass visitor management system offers you:- β€’ Worry-free arrival and simplified sign-in log book. β€’ Shorter wait times. β€’ Visitor management log analysis. β€’ Enhanced security. β€’ Custom Badge printing. β€’ Branding and digital NDA’s. β€’ Graphical and Convenient interfaces.

About

Window Next

Features
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Window Next is the ultimate queue management solution for businesses of all sizes. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to organized, efficient customer service! Tip: For the full experience, open the Panel on one device (TV/tablet) and use the Counter on another device (phone/computer). Watch the magic happen in real time! WHAT IS WINDOW NEXT? Window Next allows counter operators to call ticket numbers that are instantly displayed on a digital panel. Creating a complete queue management ecosystem. KEY FEATURES INSTANT TICKET CALLING β€’ Intuitive numeric keypad for quick ticket calls β€’ Real-time synchronization across all devices β€’ Voice announcements (Text-to-Speech) for accessibility FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE PANELS β€’ 10 different layouts to choose from β€’ Custom colors for tickets, backgrounds, and messages β€’ Upload your own logo and branding β€’ Rotating promotional messages β€’ YouTube video integration (PRO) FOLLOW ME - QR CODE β€’ Customers can scan and track their position in line β€’ No more anxious waiting - freedom to move around β€’ Notifications when their turn approaches PERFECT FOR β€’ Clinics and hospitals β€’ Banks and financial services β€’ Government offices β€’ Restaurants and food courts β€’ Retail stores β€’ Service centers β€’ Any business with queues! MULTI-PLATFORM Works on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Web, and Desktop. Your queue management wherever you need it. FREE TO USE Start managing your queues today at no cost. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads and unlock video features. REAL-TIME UPDATES Built for instant and reliable synchronization. When you call a ticket, it appears immediately on all connected displays. Download Window Next now and revolutionize your customer service experience! Need help? Visit https://bimaste.com/nextpanel/ for support and tutorials.

Screenshots

Window Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: edPass at none against Window Next's 1. Window Next's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Window Next sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. edPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

edPass ships an update monthly, Window Next every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and March 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
edPass versus Window Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteredPassWindow Next
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamitha EmbuldeniyaAbimael Tedesco

In-app purchases

None

edPass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Window Next

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ADS$2.491 Month

Questions

Is edPass free?
edPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Window Next free?
Window Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do edPass or Window Next have ads?
Neither edPass nor Window Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, edPass or Window Next?
edPass ships an update monthly, and Window Next every 3 weeks. Most recently, edPass was updated on September 10, 2026 and Window Next on March 8, 2026.

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