Comparison

BCN Academy vs Panasonic Focus

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

Head to head
About

BCN Academy

Features
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BCN Academy provides high-quality courses making full use of the open-source learning platform Moodle. The courses are free and showcase Moodle features, highlighting the enhancements each new version brings.

About

Panasonic Focus

Features
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Panasonic Focus has a range of online training courses that will familiarise you with the key features and benefits of Panasonic products. • Learn about OLED TV, LED TV, Blu-ray Players, Recorders and Soundbars. • Improve your knowledge of Technics premium audio – Streaming Speakers, Headphones, Turntables, and more. • Investigate Panasonic Audio including Headphones, MAX system, DAB Radio and HiFi. • Learn about Microwaves and Breadmakers. • Take an introduction to the range of Beauty products including Hairdryers and Shavers. • Find out the benefits of DECT Phones. • Learn from clear presentations, short videos, and interactive tests. • Dip in and out at your convenience with courses broken up into easily digested modules. • Measure your progress and earn badges.

Screenshots

BCN Academy4 screens
Panasonic Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Panasonic Focus at every 5 weeks against BCN Academy's every 8 months. BCN Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BCN Academy ships an update every 8 months, Panasonic Focus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
BCN Academy versus Panasonic Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCN AcademyPanasonic Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoodle Pty LtdEpignosis UK Limited

In-app purchases

None

BCN Academy

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BCN Academy free?
BCN Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic Focus free?
Panasonic Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BCN Academy or Panasonic Focus have ads?
Neither BCN Academy nor Panasonic Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BCN Academy or Panasonic Focus?
BCN Academy ships an update every 8 months, and Panasonic Focus every 5 weeks. Most recently, BCN Academy was updated on October 14, 2026 and Panasonic Focus on October 8, 2026.

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