Comparison

Barcode Essentials vs EdApp

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Essentials

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Mobile learning management system
  • Microlearning content delivery
  • Gamification for reinforcement
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Clinically proven retention
  • Engaging games and questions
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Barcode Essentials4 screens
EdApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Barcode Essentials ships an update every 6 months, EdApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 22, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Essentials versus EdApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode EssentialsEdApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBARCODE ESSENTIALS PTY LTDMitti 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

None

Barcode Essentials

No in-app purchases

None

EdApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Essentials free?
Barcode Essentials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EdApp free?
EdApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Essentials or EdApp have ads?
Neither Barcode Essentials nor EdApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Essentials or EdApp?
Barcode Essentials ships an update every 6 months, and EdApp monthly. Most recently, Barcode Essentials was updated on May 22, 2026 and EdApp on September 22, 2026.

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