7 Best Employee Training Apps For On-The-Go Learning

Training now happens everywhere - on the train, between meetings, out in the field. Mobile-first learning isn’t a trend. It’s table stakes. Most teams need snackable, on-the-go modules and real mobile access. According to TalentLMS, 68% of employees feel more prepared for their job’s future because of training. But 49% say AI is speeding ahead of what their current training offers.

Onboarding and standard operating procedures (SOP) matter too. Trainual claims they’ve cut onboarding time by 50%. They link strong onboarding to an 82% boost in retention and a 70%+ productivity jump.

Choosing the right employee training app is more than just picking a feature checklist. It’s about real-world use: Will your people actually complete a 5-minute lesson on their phone? Can you roll out a new policy in every market at the same time? Can your training team push updates without waiting for IT or design?

Here’s an honest look at seven of the best mobile-ready apps, plus practical ways I’d use Colossyan (where I work) to make content for any of them, fast.

How to choose a mobile training app

Look for real mobile UX - native iOS/Android apps, push notifications, the ability to download modules for offline use if you need it. If your teams work in retail, logistics, or anywhere with spotty connectivity, offline is not optional.

Microlearning should be built in. No 30-minute desktop webinars in disguise. Lessons should be under 10 minutes, ideally 3–5.

Tracking and compliance must be clear. This isn’t just about seeing who finished a module. If you need certifications, pass/fail SCORM data, or audit logs, check if the app supports it.

Content creation speed counts. AI-powered builders, drag-and-drop authoring, even simple PowerPoint/PDF imports save you hours.

Finally, check pricing and user caps. Some forever-free or trial plans work fine at small scale but get expensive fast.

The 7 best employee training apps for on-the-go learning

1) EdApp

EdApp focuses on mobile, with strong offline, gamification, and support for dozens of languages. You get a forever free option. It’s not SCORM-compliant, though, and reporting is fairly basic.

It works great for frontline or distributed teams - retail, hospitality, quick service, healthcare - anywhere people are glued to their phones.

Cost: Free, paid from $2.95 per active user/month.

How I’d use Colossyan with EdApp:  

Turn a two-page SOP or compliance doc into two or three short videos using Doc2Video or our PPT import. Add your logo and colors with Brand Kits. Use Instant Translation and our multilingual Voices to deliver in every needed language. Export as MP4 and upload to EdApp. Their app handles quizzes and badges, so I’d keep assessment pieces separate from my video.

2) Connectteam

Connecteam is mobile-first too, with push notifications, training tracking, in-app chat, and unlimited compliance storage. But you need an internet connection to use it.

All-in-one is the key word here. If you want HR tools plus training plus comms in one workflow, Connecteam does that.

Cost: Free for small businesses; premium starts at $29/month for up to 30 users.

How I’d use Colossyan with Connecteam:  

Create short, branded videos for main training, and conversational role-plays with our Conversation Mode for scenarios like customer service. Export the videos as MP4s. Drop them into Connecteam and send push alerts out. For knowledge checks, I’d either layer in our SCORM quizzes in another LMS or use Connecteam’s in-app quizzes.

3) iSpring Learn

iSpring Learn gives you a full-featured LMS feel but still has a native mobile app with offline access. It’s solid if you value stable LMS-style reporting and want to build out larger course libraries.

Some minor customization or chat features are missing, but the basic mobile experience works.

Cost: From $3.66/user/month.

How I’d use Colossyan with iSpring Learn:  

Export my training as SCORM 1.2/2004 from Colossyan, so all the knowledge checks and pass/fail data roll into iSpring’s reporting. Instant Translation covers different language branches to match iSpring’s multilingual settings.

4) TalentLMS

TalentLMS is used by thousands, with strong mobile automation - auto-assigning, reminders, etc. - and a large ready-made course library. Their app is free for up to 10 users to start. 

Reporting is decent but not as deep as some pure enterprise LMSs, and you may need tweaks for advanced scenarios.

Cost: Free plan up to 10 users; paid from around $59/month.

How I’d use Colossyan with TalentLMS:  

Convert PowerPoint or process docs into SCORM-interactive video modules. Use our Brand Kits and Avatars so the microlearning actually feels on-brand, not generic. Create quick translations if you have global teams, then import as SCORM so completions and scores show up in TalentLMS dashboards.

5) Zoho Learn

Zoho Learn apps (iOS/Android) let people enroll, submit assignments, discuss, and get feedback anywhere. Their drag-and-drop builder, drip scheduling, quizzes, and mobile analytics handle most knowledge management needs.

Best for: Small to mid-sized companies who want a single source of truth that everyone can access, with a decent feedback loop.

How I’d use Colossyan with Zoho Learn:  

Turn any new process update into a short explainer video, export as MP4, and host it in Zoho for easy access. Start discussions under each video, and (if you want to measure impact) use our analytics and compare vs. course completion in Zoho.

6) 360Learning

360Learning is about collaboration: peer learning, role-based paths, AI content suggestion, and knowledge retention (spaced repetition, quizzes). Their mobile experience isn’t as seamless as EdApp/iSpring, but fine if you have mostly knowledge workers with desk/phone access.

Cost: From $8/user/month.

How I’d use Colossyan with 360Learning:  

Build scenario role-plays (e.g., challenging customer calls) with our Conversation Mode and Branching, export as SCORM or MP4 depending on the reporting you need. Use our Instant Translation so teams everywhere see the same paths in their language.

7) Skillsoft Percipio

Skillsoft stands out for scale - AI content personalization, real-time translations (29 languages), and digital badging. Integrations can be finicky, and for smaller orgs, pricing and content breadth may overwhelm your specific needs.

Best for: Large setups needing leadership, compliance, and universal skill tracks.

How I’d use Colossyan with Skillsoft:  

I'd make short “last mile” videos - think company policy, brand nuances, compliance add-ons. Use Brand Kits and Pronunciations so even tricky product terms land right. Localize as needed. Then share on your LMS or intranet to supplement Skillsoft’s big library.

Takeaways from the field

Some quick facts and direct notes:

- EdApp is “forever free; strong mobile, offline, gamification, multilingual; not SCORM; reporting granularity limited.”

- Connecteam is “mobile-first; push notifications; quiz tracking; unlimited secured storage; premium starts $29/month for up to 30 users.”

- iSpring Learn has “native mobile app with online/offline access; from $3.66/user/month.”

- TalentLMS is “used by 70,000+ teams; free up to 10 users; automation saves dozens of FTE hours; turnover reduced 40% to 25% in a case study.”

- 360Learning focuses on “AI to personalize content/paths; automated mandatory recurring training; from $8/user/month.”

- Skillsoft Percipio delivers “AI personalization, in-app translations in 29 languages, digital badges; free plan; paid custom.”

- Zoho Learn brings “full-featured iOS/Android apps; quizzes, discussion boards, certificates, real-time analytics.”

Free or SMB-friendly? Start with EdApp, TalentLMS (trial capped), or Connecteam’s free-for-life tier.

Need offline? EdApp and iSpring do it well.

SCORM? Only some apps do.

Security? TalentLMS is ISO/IEC 27001:2022- and GDPR-certified.

How Colossyan can help you move fast

Here’s how I use Colossyan to make on-the-go training work with whatever mobile app you choose:

Turn documents into videos in minutes using Doc2Video or PPT/PDF import. 

Apply your Brand Kit once and you never worry about fonts/colors/logos again. Add interactive MCQs and Branching if you’re going into a SCORM LMS; export as MP4 for everything else.

Need global reach? Instant Translation shifts content, voices, subtitles. Fix tricky brand names or jargon with Pronunciations. Want consistency? Avatars and cloned voices give you the same face and voice in every module, at every scale.

Measure engagement inside Colossyan before you ever go live - see plays, completions, quiz scores, and export CSVs to share with L&D or compliance folks.

Sample scenario

Let’s say there’s a new customer refund policy.

1. I upload the doc.  

2. Colossyan turns it into a six-scene draft: intro, workflow demo, scenario role-play, decision branch, recap quiz, wrap-up.  

3. I use our Brand Kit and a known Avatar.  

4. Add an Interactive MCQ.  

5. Hit Instant Translation for Spanish.  

6. Export as MP4 for EdApp, or SCORM 1.2 for TalentLMS/iSpring.  

7. Upload to the app and notify learners.

Getting started and lessons learned

Start small - use a free plan, pilot with 10–20 employees, see completion rates and quiz results. Define your must-haves at the start (security, SCORM, offline, real analytics). Assign someone to refresh content at least quarterly.

Remember: free tiers have lighter reporting and fewer integrations. Map your workflow before committing to a big budget.

Bottom line

Employee training apps are more mobile than ever. Pick what fits your needs - then focus on making the content fast, useful, and engaging. That’s what gets real results. Colossyan is here if you need to turn anything into a video and get it “phone-ready” - so your teams learn wherever they are.