Comparison

Mindbourne vs Ed

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

Head to head
About

Mindbourne

Features
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Leading South African mathematics author and educator Mark Phillips and his talented team co-authors, translators, and videographers have developed a brand-new series of Advanced Program and Core Mathematics textbooks and resources for local schools and educators. This aligns with our mission, which is to provide as many schools as possible with world-class educational resources that are directly in line with international trends in education. Our solutions are therefore perfect for online learning and can play a major role in the future of education.

About

Ed

A unified platform for parents, staff, students, and alumni to collaborate within their educational community. It offers tools for academic monitoring, communication, task management, and staying connected with institution news and events.

Highlights
  • Academic progress monitoring
  • Streamlined communication
  • Event notifications
  • Assignment submission
  • Attendance tracking
  • Institution news and updates
  • Child re-enrollment
Features
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A single, user-friendly platform catering to everyone: parents, staff, students, and alumni. The EMP App simplifies education community collaboration with its intuitive interface, powerful features, and commitment to user success. For Parents: Nurture your child's success: Monitor attendance, academic progress, merits, and demerits. Communication: Easily communicate with institution staff, receive event notifications, and have staff contact details. Stay connected and involved: Live feed, View calendars, manage finances, and give permission for outings and activities. Access essential information: View report cards, and institution documentation, all at your fingertips. Enrol Your Child in Seconds: With just a few simple taps on your smartphone, you can effortlessly Re-enrol your child, eliminating the time-consuming traditional methods. For Staff: Streamline your workflow: Manage classes, enter grades, track attendance, and implement learner behaviour management tools. Stay informed and connected: Access news, receive notifications, view calendars, and access staff and parent directories. Focus on what matters most: The app's intuitive interface simplifies tasks and saves you valuable time. For Students: Stay on top of your academics: View all classes, track progress with assessments and report cards, submit assignments seamlessly, and access helpful resources. Never miss a beat: Get notified about institution events, manage outside activities, and communicate with teachers directly through the app. Stay organised and informed: Access daily schedules, calendars, institution news, and documentation, all in one place. For Alumni: Reconnect with your alma mater: Stay updated on institution news and events, receive notifications, and manage your personal information. Relive your memories and stay engaged: Contribute to the institution's community and celebrate its achievements. Beyond the Features: Effortless Navigation & Sleek Design: The app's user-friendly interface makes it a pleasure to use. Unwavering Support: Our dedicated team is always available to answer your questions and address your concerns. Continuous Improvement: We regularly release updates with new features and performance optimisations. Experience the EMP App's transformative power and revolutionise how you manage and engage with your education community.

Screenshots

Mindbourne4 screens
Ed4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mindbourne and Ed are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindbourne ships an update monthly, Ed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mindbourne versus Ed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindbourneEd
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.1 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan van BlommensteinED-ADMIN PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Mindbourne

No in-app purchases

None

Ed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mindbourne free?
Mindbourne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ed free?
Ed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mindbourne or Ed have ads?
Neither Mindbourne nor Ed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindbourne or Ed?
Mindbourne ships an update monthly, and Ed every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mindbourne was updated on September 18, 2026 and Ed on September 28, 2026.

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