Comparison

Platinum ESS vs TripSource China

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

Head to head
About

Platinum ESS

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Consolidated trip details
  • Real-time flight notifications
  • In-app trip requests
  • Trip approval notifications
  • Search and book air, hotel, rail
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Platinum ESS2 screens
TripSource China4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Platinum ESS versus TripSource China: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatinum ESSTripSource China
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer白金软件(上海)系统有限公司BCD Travel China

In-app purchases

None

Platinum ESS

No in-app purchases

None

TripSource China

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Platinum ESS free?
Platinum ESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TripSource China free?
TripSource China is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Platinum ESS or TripSource China have ads?
Neither Platinum ESS nor TripSource China shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Platinum ESS or TripSource China?
Platinum ESS ships an update every 2 months, and TripSource China monthly. Most recently, Platinum ESS was updated on May 17, 2026 and TripSource China on June 4, 2026.

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