Platinum ESS vs TripSource China
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Platinum ESS
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Platinum Mobile is a mobile office system based on Platinum HRM and ESS Workflow to realize HR information management, the new mobile solution will enable employees quickly and conveniently deal with affairs and not limited by time and place, thus effectively expedite the efficiency of internal communication and operations. User can directly use their mobile devices to login the client side and complete a series of tasks. Meanwhile, the executive have the access to making decisions and approvals anytime and anywhere. Main feature: 1. Employees are free to view their own company announcement information; 2. Employees can query contact information of all employees at any time; 3. Employees can define the gesture password and view my month and historical payroll information; 4. Employees can view their own annual leave; 5. Employees can apply for overtime and vacation; 6. Executive officer can accept or reject the approval process at any time; 7. Employees can sign anywhere, track record of their work.
TripSource China
This business travel app helps users in China manage their trips efficiently. It consolidates booking details, provides real-time flight updates, and allows for in-app trip requests and approvals. Access is granted to clients and travelers of BCD Travel.
- Consolidated trip details
- Real-time flight notifications
- In-app trip requests
- Trip approval notifications
- Search and book air, hotel, rail
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TripSource China by BCD Travel is designed exclusively for our client companies and their travelers who reside in China or are traveling domestically within China. Your ultimate travel companion, TripSource China keeps you organized, informed and in control of your business travel. No more paper. No more organizing multiple emails. TripSource China has everything you need, all in one place. After you book your trip, just log in with your corporate email address – your trip details will be there waiting for you! With TripSource China, you can: Search and book air, hotel and domestic rail within policy and at corporate rates Submit trip requests and receive trip approval notifications within the app Receive real-time flight notifications * Registration is free but requires an existing or previous trip booked with BCD Travel within the last year.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TripSource China at monthly against Platinum ESS's every 2 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.
Platinum ESS ships an update every 2 months, TripSource China monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Platinum ESS | TripSource China |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 白金软件(上海)系统有限公司 | BCD Travel China |
In-app purchases
Platinum ESS
No in-app purchases
TripSource China
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Platinum ESS free?
Is TripSource China free?
Do Platinum ESS or TripSource China have ads?
Which is updated more often, Platinum ESS or TripSource China?
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