Edsby vs ER Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edsby
Access key school communication and learning management features on your mobile device. Stay connected with your school community, track progress, and manage assignments. Designed for K-12 education, it offers a streamlined experience for students, parents, and educators.
- On-the-go access to school features
- Community engagement
- Learning management
- Assessment & reporting
- Student well-being tracking
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If your school uses Edsby, this free app lets you access some of its features on the go. The Edsby app has many of the capabilities of the main Edsby web browser interface. Some complex features for certain types of users, such as the Edsby gradebook used by teachers, aren't available on devices with small screen sizes. Edsby is helping education transform to the modern digital era. School districts, states, provinces, and countries adopt Edsby for community engagement, learning management, assessment & reporting, and student well-being. Your education organization manages its own, private Edsby system. To log into it, you’ll need to know its Edsby server address. If you don’t know it, ask your school.
ER Academy
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ER Academy — Eye Recommend's Learning Platform ER Academy puts your learning in your pocket. Built exclusively for Eye Recommend members, this app gives you on-the-go access to training videos and learning paths designed to help you and your team grow with confidence. Learn anywhere, anytime Whether you're between patients or catching up at the end of the day, ER Academy makes it easy to pick up where you left off. Browse training paths built specifically for independent optometry, or explore supplier courses to stay current on the products and tools shaping the industry. Built for your whole team Managers and OD Owners can assign learning paths to their teams directly from the app, helping every team member access the training they need to succeed. Team members can also self-enrol in any path, so learning is never out of reach. Member-exclusive access ER Academy is available exclusively to Eye Recommend members. Sign in with your existing ER Academy credentials to get started. Not signed up yet? Visit eyerecommend.ca to learn more about joining Canada's community of independent optometrists. Why ER Academy Eye Recommend is built for independent optometrists, by people who understand the realities of running an independent practice. ER Academy reflects that same commitment, bringing practical, relevant training to your team, wherever they are. Download ER Academy and keep your team's learning moving forward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ER Academy at every 3 weeks against Edsby's every 3 months. 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.
Edsby ships an update every 3 months, ER Academy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Edsby | ER Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CoreFour Inc. | Doctors Eye Care Co-op Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Edsby
Reported bugs
3 issues- Disappearing grades and assignments
- Inability to access certain features or content
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Improved notification system with push alerts
- Better organization and customization options
- Seamless integration with other educational platforms
- Streamlined grading and assignment submission
ER Academy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Edsby
No in-app purchases
ER Academy
No in-app purchases









