BDI vs MHS Beyond
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BDI
This application assists in administering clinical assessments for child development. It offers guided digital support for scoring, timers, and reporting, functioning both online and offline. Users can manage student data and sync assessments for web-based access.
- Online and offline assessment administration
- Guided digital scoring assistance
- Basal and ceiling indicators
- Built-in timers
- Modular reporting options
- Student data management
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BDI-3 Mobile Data Solution (MDS) is an online and offline application to assist with the administration of the Battelle® Developmental Inventory 3rd Edition™ suite of products. The Battelle Developmental Complete, BDI-3 Screening Test, and the Battelle Early Academic Survey are clinical assessments that may be assessed through the BDI-3 MDS. The application provides guided digital assistance with the administration of each of the three products. The guided digital assistance includes basal and ceiling indicators, tallied scoring, built in timers, scoring rubrics, and modular reporting options. Within the application the user will be able to add students, administer all three types of BDI-3 assessments, and run reports both online and offline. It also allows the user to sync mobile record forms that they can then access on the riversidescore.com website.
MHS Beyond
This app provides scientifically validated assessments used in educational, clinical, and corporate settings. It offers tools for talent selection, development, and psychological diagnoses, serving clients globally.
- Scientifically validated assessments
- Tools for talent selection and development
- Support for psychological diagnoses
- Global reach with translations
- Used in critical decision-making processes
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A leading publisher of scientifically validated assessments for more than 30 years, Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS) serves clients in educational, clinical, corporate, public safety, government, military, pharmaceutical, and research settings. MHS has grown to become an international company with products sold in more than 75 countries and translated into over 50 languages. With offices in North America and partners around the world, MHS is dedicated to strong product growth, an optimal user experience, and being digitally and globally driven. MHS has developed leading products such as the Conners suite of ADHD assessments, the Level of Service suite of assessments, and the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0®). These products have demonstrated our commitment to innovation and quality. From selecting and developing the best talent, to helping parole boards determine who is granted release from incarceration, MHS Assessments are used in a wide range of critical decision-making processes. Our clinical tools are trusted to inform psychological diagnoses that can impact prescribed medication, therapy, or treatment programs for children and adults. In the workplace, MHS Talent Assessments help inform hiring decisions, develop staff, and improve organization and team dynamics.
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BDI at every 2 months against MHS Beyond's every 15 months. MHS Beyond's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for BDI against 2.2 for MHS Beyond. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.
BDI ships an update every 2 months, MHS Beyond every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BDI | MHS Beyond |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better | 2.2 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RiversideInsights | Internet Testing Systems (ITS) |
Customer experience
BDI
MHS Beyond
In-app purchases
BDI
No in-app purchases
MHS Beyond
No in-app purchases









