Ed Controls vs STA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ed Controls
This construction app streamlines site management by centralizing tasks, notes, drawings, and quality checks. It provides clarity and accountability for all team members, from initial planning to final handover. Designed for ease of use, it functions effectively even offline.
- Centralized task management
- Offline functionality
- Digital drawing annotations
- Photo and document integration
- On-site ticket creation
- Assign tasks to colleagues
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Ed Controls β The construction app that actually works Built by people from the construction industry. For everyone on site. Construction is complex enough. Thatβs why Ed Controls helps you keep things simple. One app for all your tasks, notes, drawings and quality checks. Clear, fast and reliable. Whether youβre a site manager, subcontractor or construction planner β with Ed Controls, you always know what needs to be done and whoβs responsible. No endless calls or searching. Just clarity. Why construction teams choose Ed Controls: β Everything in one place: tasks, photos, drawings and documents β Easy to use, even without digital experience β Works offline (ideal for on site) β Built by people from the construction world β we know how it really goes β Helpful support. Real people, no chatbots What can you do with it? Ed Controls gives you control over your work β from the first drawing to final handover. You quickly log what needs to be done, create a ticket on the spot, and assign it to a colleague. Everythingβs clearly marked on the drawing, with photos and notes included. Who uses it? β Site managers who want clarity and control β Subcontractors who want to get started fast and need proof of good work β Construction planners who need to share drawings and documents with partners β Inspectors who need to document everything properly β Project managers who want to stay on top of planning, budget and quality Over 150,000 construction professionals already use Ed Controls. And thatβs not a coincidence. Try it yourself. Download the app β and experience how much easier your working day can be.
STA
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STA - Processen digitaliseren is een app van STA Software waarmee bouw(gerelateerde)ondernemingen zoals: bouwondernemingen, infratechniek, weg- en waterbouw, werktuigbouw, installatietechniek, scheepsbouw, industrie op een duidelijke manier opnamen op de bouw kunnen uitvoeren. De innovatieve software applicaties van Smart Technical Applications (STA) hebben de primaire doelstelling kwaliteitsverbetering van de uitvoeringsprocessen in de bouw. Door o.a. het verzamelen van data en het in (digitaal) overzicht brengen van processen kun je veel winst boeken ten opzichte van concurrentie en je daarmee onderscheiden.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ed Controls at every 2 weeks against STA's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ed Controls ships an update every 2 weeks, STA every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ed Controls | STA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dutchview information technology B.V. | STA Software B.V. |
In-app purchases
Ed Controls
No in-app purchases
STA
No in-app purchases








