Comparison

Jitbug vs TecomPlus Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Jitbug

This app connects early childhood education centers in New Zealand with qualified relief teachers. It uses a smart algorithm to match jobs with candidates and simplifies the hiring process for both centers and educators. All users undergo a secure verification process.

Highlights
  • Secure user verification
  • Smart job-to-candidate matching algorithm
  • Simplified job advertising
  • Push and email notifications for job opportunities
  • Q&A board for job postings
Features
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Jitbug is the secure time-saving app that matches ECE centres with the relievers they need every day. To use Jitbug, you must be either: Teachers: a registered teacher or Early Childhood Education educator (qualified or unqualified) in New Zealand. or: ECEs: an administration staff member at an early childhood education organisation in New Zealand. Jitbug is Secure - We take the care of our next generation very seriously. Rest assured that all users go through a verification process before they enter the pool. This includes using the same NZ Police Vetting Service that schools and early childhood education providers use. Jitbug is Smart - Our algorithm behind the scenes matches jobs to the right candidates. No more searching through a database and reading endless profiles and CVs. Our custom analytics engine suggests a shortlist of candidates for you to invite. Jitbug is Simple - The straightforward process means advertising a position takes just 3 screens! A Q&A board means there is no need to repeat yourself. As for teachers, what could be easier than being notified of new job opportunities in your area by push or email notifications? Find out more at jitbug.co.nz Powered by Scissors.

About

TecomPlus Mobile

Manage your security system remotely with this app. Control doors, lighting, and arm/disarm areas. View event history and receive instant alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Arm/disarm areas
  • Open doors
  • Control lighting
  • View event history
  • Alarm notifications
  • User PIN management
Features
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Take full control of your Tecom security system—anytime, anywhere. TecomPlus Mobile is designed to give you secure, real-time access to your Tecom Discovery or Tecom ChallengerPlus system directly from your smartphone or tablet. Powered by UltraSync cloud connectivity, the app delivers a reliable and encrypted link between your device and your site, ensuring you stay connected to critical security events at all times. Key Features - Remote System Control *now includes Discovery browser support* - Real-Time Notifications - Comprehensive Event Monitoring - Video Integration (truVision) *now includes Ultrasync recorders (beta)* - User & Access Management - Secure Cloud Connectivity

Screenshots

Jitbug4 screens
TecomPlus Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jitbug at 93% against TecomPlus Mobile's 53%. Jitbug also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Jitbug ships an update every 8 days, TecomPlus Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jitbug versus TecomPlus Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJitbugTecomPlus Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocial Recruitment Technology LimitedKGS Fire and Security Australia Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Jitbug

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

TecomPlus Mobile

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

In-app purchases

None

Jitbug

No in-app purchases

None

TecomPlus Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jitbug free?
Jitbug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TecomPlus Mobile free?
TecomPlus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jitbug or TecomPlus Mobile have ads?
Neither Jitbug nor TecomPlus Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jitbug or TecomPlus Mobile?
Jitbug ships an update every 8 days, and TecomPlus Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Jitbug was updated on October 2, 2026 and TecomPlus Mobile on October 7, 2026.

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