# Connect Associate vs CINC Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect Associate at 50% against CINC Manager's 14%. Connect Associate also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.6). CINC Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Connect Associate holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Connect Associate's written reviews are positive against 14% of CINC Manager's.

Connect Associate ships an update every 4 months, CINC Manager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Associate | CINC Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-associate/id1064177230/reviews)** | [2.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinc-manager/id1505291656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FirstService Residential](https://appshunter.io/developer/387244181) | [CINC Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/673135886) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Associate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-associate/id1064177230)

This mobile application allows employees to manage common job functions remotely. It provides access to modules like calendars, work orders, and communication tools, keeping associates connected to their community and residents.

**Highlights:** Remote job function management, Calendar access, Work order tracking, Property notes, Communication tools, Document access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CINC Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinc-manager/id1505291656)

Streamline property inspections and work order management with real-time data access and offline capabilities.  Record, track, and update violation inspections and work orders directly from your device, eliminating the need for paper reports and manual data entry.

**Highlights:** Real-time violation inspection and work order tracking, Attach photos to violations and work orders, Email communication within the app, Offline inspection capabilities, Search functionality for associations and properties, Dark and Light Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Associate free?

Connect Associate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CINC Manager free?

CINC Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Associate or CINC Manager?

Connect Associate is rated higher. Connect Associate averages 3.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while CINC Manager averages 2.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do Connect Associate or CINC Manager have ads?

Neither Connect Associate nor CINC Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect Associate or CINC Manager?

Connect Associate ships an update every 4 months, and CINC Manager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Connect Associate was updated on September 17, 2026 and CINC Manager on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*