Barcode Essentials vs EdApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Essentials
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Barcode Essentials for Symantec Management Platform gives you instant access to your favourite asset management workflows on your iPhone, iPad, iPad mini or iPod touch. Just login, sync and go. • All-in-one: The built-in camera is a fully integrated barcode scanner • Mobile: Sync wirelessly then create, view or update any asset in the field • Powerful: Design custom templates to let you work with data your way • Efficient: Set details once then scan, scan, scan in bulk • Intuitive: Work with assets by name, barcode, serial number or other properties • Error free: Save time and avoid errors by scanning barcodes directly into data fields • Integrated: Use your existing Symantec Management Console credentials QUICK START: Tap "Use Demo Server" when prompted to access a free, public server with data that helps you explore the app. For a tour of the main features of the app, you can use the following demo scenarios: • Receiving to Stock Room The moment new assets enter the organisation is the right time to scan and identify them, and mark their location and status before distributing them to stockroom or to users. This can be performed by using the Receiving flow. This can be seen in the following demo scenario. https://www.barcodeessentials.com/Portals/0/BCE-TSS-Demo-Scenario-2- Combined-120503.pdf • Checking out items and Assigning to Owners Assets are then checked out from Stock Room and made available for distribution within the organization simply by scanning and updating their location and status. Once an asset is delivered to its intended user, its owner property can be updated or confirmed for accurate reporting and cost center allocation. This can be performed by using the Quick Scan flow. This can be seen in the following demo scenario. https://www.barcodeessentials.com/Portals/0/BCE-TSS-Demo-Scenario-1-120503.pdf • Searching an Asset Get access to your asset inventory from the palm of your hand. This can be performed by using the Search flow. This can be seen in the following demo scenario. https://www.barcodeessentials.com/Portals/0/BCE-TSS-Demo-Scenario-3-120503.pdf REQUIREMENTS: Barcode Essentials Solution must be installed on your Symantec Management Platform server for the app to synchronize. Barcode Essentials Solution is available as a free down from our website. Contact us at support@barcodeessentials.com for more details.
EdApp
This app delivers engaging and effective microlearning content to users' devices. It breaks down information into bite-sized pieces and uses gamification to reinforce learning, leading to better retention.
- Mobile learning management system
- Microlearning content delivery
- Gamification for reinforcement
- Bite-sized lessons
- Clinically proven retention
- Engaging games and questions
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EdApp : Mobile LMS - simpler & smarter workplace learning. EdApp is the mobile LMS (learning management system) designed for today’s digital habits, delivering engaging and effective microlessons directly to your users devices, anytime, anywhere. EdApp not only has one of the most modern mobile LMS platforms ever created, but also utilizes micro-learning with gamification. Content is broken up into easy digestible bite sized pieces and then reinforced with engaging games and questions. These features combined are perfectly suited to mobile and today’s professionals, and what’s more it’s clinically proven to provide better retention too! EdApp : Better microlearning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EdApp at monthly against Barcode Essentials's every 6 months. Barcode Essentials's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Barcode Essentials ships an update every 6 months, EdApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 22, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Essentials | EdApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BARCODE ESSENTIALS PTY LTD | Mitti Holdings Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Barcode Essentials
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
EdApp
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent scoring and rewards system
- Courses not updating or accessible after new releases
- Inability to exit lessons or resume from where left off
- Sync issues causing loss of user progress and data
Requested features
5 requests- Multilingual support
- Improved notification system
- Ability to track user progress and completion
- More course variety and customization options
- Enhanced compatibility across devices and platforms
In-app purchases
Barcode Essentials
No in-app purchases
EdApp
No in-app purchases









