Comparison

Emma vs Bean Counting University

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

Head to head
About

Emma

Features
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Find a degree program suited for you with Emma. Emma is filled with valuable information at your fingertips about programs of study, how to navigate through admission and get started with a college or university suited for you. The program is FREE and you will have access to educational specialists available to advise you so you are on the right pathway leading to graduation.

About

Bean Counting University

Learn accounting fundamentals through interactive lessons and practice exercises. Explore career paths, view salary data by state, and track your progress. Ideal for beginners with no prior accounting knowledge.

Highlights
  • Interactive lessons
  • Unlimited practice exercises
  • Recap videos
  • Career path explorer
  • State-specific salary data
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Bean Counting University gets you ready for your accounting class, even if you've never opened a ledger in your life. Instead of dense textbooks and memorization, you learn through short, interactive lessons that build one idea at a time. You don't just read about debits and credits; you work with them, see why each entry lands where it does, and get clear feedback as you go. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The Intro to Accounting track starts from the very beginning: • The accounting equation and why the books always balance • Debits and credits, what they really mean and not just the rules • Journal entries, posting to the ledger, and the trial balance • Adjusting and closing entries • Merchandising, inventory costing and the statement of cash flows • Reading the story the numbers tell WATCH THE RECAP Every lesson in the free Intro course has a short recap video that walks the whole lesson again out loud, with the numbers drawn on screen as they are explained. Watch one before class to get ahead, or after class to make it stick. All sixteen are live now. PRACTICE AND REFERENCE • An Accounting Gym with unlimited practice, so you can drill each skill as many times as you need • A Reference tab that keeps every big idea and formula in one place you can open any time, including a searchable Formula Bank • Search any topic from Home and jump straight to the right lesson, drill or recap PLAN YOUR CAREER The Career Explorer, right on your Home screen, shows you every step between where you are today and where you want to end up: CPA, CMA, Enrolled Agent, Internal Auditor, bookkeeper or financial manager. Each path lays out the degree, the exam, the experience and the license in the order you actually do them. Enter your zip code and the pay figures switch from national to your own state, taken from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics survey. You see the full range, not one number, because the bottom and the top of a profession sit further apart than most people expect. California learners will find the new state CPA rules taking effect in 2027 already built in. The Career Explorer is free to everyone, whether or not you have unlocked a paid course. LEARN ON ANY SCREEN Bean Counting University works on iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, and fills the whole screen on each. On iPad and the unfolded Duo, your course and its lessons sit side by side. BUILT FOR REAL BEGINNERS • Plain-English explanations, with every new term spelled out the first time • Clean, readable design with strong contrast and large text • Lessons you can finish in a few minutes, so progress adds up • A friendly bean mascot, plus optional sounds and gentle haptics that cheer you on TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Earn XP, build a streak, and pick up right where you left off with one tap on Continue. Your progress is saved to your account so it's there every time you come back. THREE COURSES IN ONE APP Intro to Accounting is free. Unlock Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting to open all of their lessons, unlimited practice, and the full reference. Whether you're a student, a small-business owner, a career-changer, or just someone who's always wanted to understand the numbers, Bean Counting University meets you where you are. Download it and start counting beans.

Screenshots

Emma4 screens
Bean Counting University4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emma at none against Bean Counting University's 2. Bean Counting University's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bean Counting University sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Emma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emma ships an update every 9 months, Bean Counting University fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Emma versus Bean Counting University: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmmaBean Counting University
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGetEducatedBen Reyes

In-app purchases

None

Emma

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bean Counting University

One-time2
  • Financial Accounting$9.99
  • Managerial Accounting$9.99

Questions

Is Emma free?
Emma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bean Counting University free?
Bean Counting University is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emma or Bean Counting University have ads?
Neither Emma nor Bean Counting University shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emma or Bean Counting University?
Emma ships an update every 9 months, and Bean Counting University fortnightly. Most recently, Emma was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bean Counting University on October 31, 2026.

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