Comparison

edPass vs Grip

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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:- • Worry-free arrival and simplified sign-in log book. • Shorter wait times. • Visitor management log analysis. • Enhanced security. • Custom Badge printing. • Branding and digital NDA’s. • Graphical and Convenient interfaces.

About

Grip

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by making distractions costly. It offers instant app blocks, daily limits, and scheduled focus sessions to combat doomscrolling and build better habits. The unique paywall mechanic encourages mindful usage of blocked applications.

Highlights
  • Instant app blocks
  • Daily screen time limits
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Paid unblocks for controlled access
  • Customizable unlock limits
  • Automatic block scheduling
Features
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The first app to make distractions costly ($4.99 to access Instagram or TikTok)—get a grip on your life with instant blocks, daily limits, and scheduled focus sessions. As the ultimate screen time control app, Grip helps you block apps, limit screen time, and build better habits. Successful people don't have stronger willpower, they use tools that aggressively protect their time and energy. Grip is that ironclad app blocker for anyone who: - Feels the drain of doomscrolling and excessive screen time - Tried other tools like basic blockers but bypassed them too easily - Wants a system to stop their smartphone from stealing focus Grip turns distractions into a real cost, so you treat your time like it's worth something. Rated 5 stars by users: "Finally, an app that works!" KEY FEATURES: 1. Power Grip: Instant App Blocks: Block distracting apps like Instagram or TikTok immediately for a set duration. Schedule automatic blocks—e.g., no social media for the first 30 minutes after waking up. Perfect for screen time control and daily focus. 2. Iron Grip: Indefinite Blocking with Limits: Apps stay blocked until you choose to unlock. Set custom limits on unlocks per app (frequency) and duration per session, giving you total control over usage. 3. Releases: Paid Unblocks for Controlled Access: Need a quick check? Use Releases—an in-app paid feature—to temporarily access blocked apps. Get 3 free emergency Releases per month with your subscription. This paywall mechanic ensures mindful decisions, unlike easy overrides in other focus apps. Download now and start your free trial! Subscription Terms: Grip offers a 3-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $59.99/year. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. LEGAL INFORMATION Terms of Use: https://joingrip.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://joingrip.io/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: edPass at none against Grip's 3. edPass also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Grip's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Grip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. edPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

edPass ships an update monthly, Grip every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
edPass versus Grip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteredPassGrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamitha EmbuldeniyaJoingrip LLC

Customer experience

edPass

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grip

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

edPass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Grip

Subscriptions2
  • Grip: Screen Time Control3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Grip: Screen Time Control3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Release$4.99

Questions

Is edPass free?
edPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grip free?
Grip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do edPass or Grip have ads?
Neither edPass nor Grip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, edPass or Grip?
edPass ships an update monthly, and Grip every 2 weeks. Most recently, edPass was updated on October 11, 2026 and Grip on October 6, 2026.

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