Comparison

Hark vs TBV

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

Head to head
About

Hark

Features
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"Easy and intelligent control of your pellet stove. When and where ever you like! At home or away, at every time! With the HARK pellet stove App you gain the full ease of use of your pellet stove. Additionally you can monitor your stove, where ever you are.  Various stoves in your house can be controlled by using the App. Several users can connect to the same stove to control it. You are able to read and change the current room temperature to feel comfortable. With the App you can easily create a weekend programme and transfer it directly to your stove. Keep an eye on your oven from a distance. You can always see in which current operating status the pellet stove is. The App will automatically inform you, when a cleaning or a technical service is necessary. Faults during operation of the oven will be sent as a push notification to your mobile device immediately. WLAN modules and functions are available for the following pellet stoves:"

About

TBV

This app assists users in their recovery journey by locating nearby support meetings and tracking progress. It allows users to build a support network of friends and family for times of need.

Highlights
  • Find local support meetings
  • Track weekly and monthly progress
  • Create a support team
  • Reach out to support network
  • Locate AA, NA, and Smart Recovery meetings
Features
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TBV (Trust But Verify) is the app that helps you get on the road to recovery. Find meetings near you, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Smart Recovery. Check into meetings you attend and track your weekly and monthly progress. You can even create a support team of your most trusted friends and family and reach out to them in times of need.

Screenshots

Hark4 screens
TBV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TBV at every 2 months against Hark's every 12 months. TBV also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Hark ships an update every 12 months, TBV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hark versus TBV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarkTBV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHark GmbH & Co. KG Kamin- u. KachelofenbauTBV Me, Co.

In-app purchases

None

Hark

No in-app purchases

None

TBV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hark free?
Hark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TBV free?
TBV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hark or TBV have ads?
Neither Hark nor TBV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hark or TBV?
Hark ships an update every 12 months, and TBV every 2 months. Most recently, Hark was updated on October 26, 2026 and TBV on October 24, 2026.

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