PennDOT vs Unanet AE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PennDOT
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Sample Identification (Sample ID) app enables construction inspectors and materials engineers to submit requests to have their samples tested by the materials lab (LTS). Users can log in to app using their CWOPA credentials to create new requests, view the results of previous tests or receive notification when a sample has been tested.
Unanet AE
This application streamlines time and expense tracking for architecture and engineering firms. It integrates project and accounting data, offering easy entry, secure access, and on-the-go approvals. The app aims to simplify the employee experience and drive timely project submittals.
- Streamline time and expenses
- Daily reminders for time entry
- Simplified employee experience
- On-the-go time and expense approvals
- Biometric login for secure access
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Unanet AE is purpose-built for architecture and engineering firms and helps you easily integrate your project and accounting data with the one project-based ERP that turns information into actionable insights. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. Our mobile app brings modern design and ease-of-use to daily time and expense tracking for all of your projects. You can easily, quickly and securely: - Streamline time and expenses with convenient entry and tracking - Drive timely submittals with daily reminders for time entry - Foster increased adoption with a simplified employee experience - Complete time and expense approvals on-the-go - Ensure simple and secure access with biometric login All from your mobile device! When you win, we all win.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unanet AE at every 3 months against PennDOT's every 14 months. Unanet AE also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PennDOT ships an update every 14 months, Unanet AE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PennDOT | Unanet AE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Executive Office of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Unanet, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
PennDOT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Unanet AE
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to open timesheets or expense sheets
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Display vacation and sick leave balances
- Improve navigation and UI
In-app purchases
PennDOT
No in-app purchases
Unanet AE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PennDOT free?
Is Unanet AE free?
Do PennDOT or Unanet AE have ads?
Which is updated more often, PennDOT or Unanet AE?
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