Comparison

TBScan vs EGO Connect

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

Head to head
About

TBScan

Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.

Highlights
  • Quick trackable code recognition
  • Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
  • Offline functionality
  • View trackable missions
  • Attach photos to logs
  • Multiple log modes
Features
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It has never been easier to discover Trackables. TBScan is a new and revolutionary iPhone app for every Geocacher. What many Geocachers have been dreaming about is now reality: With TBScan you can discover and log TBs and Coins without having to type the tracking code. As soon as you point your camera at the code it will instantly get recognised: It’s that easy! TBScan is perfect for events: Where you previously had to first write down every single tracking code on a piece of paper only to later manually key in every single one, you can now scan the trackables lightning-fast and discover them all at the same time. With the help of TBScan you can discover up to 10 trackables per minute. What is more, TBScan is a great helper when you encounter a Trackable in a cache. Quickly scan the code and you will see the mission of the TB or coin. Finally, if you want to take that Trackable on your journey you can also directly log it. Features: • Quick recognition of Trackable codes • Discover multiple Trackables at once • Works without an Internet connection • Check Trackable mission • Attach pictures to trackable logs • Different Log-Modes (Retrieve, Discover, Write Note, Grab) • Log templates • Trackable inventory • Select codes for individual logs • Scan Trackables from your photo library • Export Trackables codes • Geocaching API access

About

EGO Connect

Manage and optimize your connected EGO equipment with this app. Pair devices, track battery status, adjust settings, and receive important notifications. It also provides access to manuals, support, and dealer information.

Highlights
  • Smart Bluetooth pairing
  • Product registration and warranty tracking
  • Virtual garage with custom nicknames
  • Battery charge and energy status
  • Dynamic product settings adjustment
  • Usage history and diagnostics
  • Firmware updates
Features
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EGO Connect is an interactive experience for optimizing, controlling, and enjoying your connected EGO equipment. With the EGO Connect app, you can: • Easily pair your connected product with the EGO Connect app through a smart Bluetooth connection that notifies you when a nearby connected product is detected. • Register your products with EGO to start the warranty coverage period. • Add your products to a virtual garage and give them a custom nickname. • Organize your products to quickly access those you use most frequently. • Quickly view battery charge status and total energy remaining of the EGO battery/batteries you are using with the product. • Dynamically view and change product usage and performance settings (type and availability of settings are product-specific). • View usage history of your product. • Receive diagnostic notifications and details to take appropriate action on to keep your product running. • Update firmware of connected products for performance improvements and bug fixes. • Browse relevant parts and accessories and easily make online purchases. • Quickly identify nearby authorized EGO dealers to route your EGO products for service or make additional in-store purchases. • Access user manuals, product details and tech specs, FAQs, or contact customer support; easily submit feedback about your connected products. Connected ride-on mowers have additional functionality through the EGO Connect app including: • Mow with your phone as a map-based dashboard; see where you’ve mowed, how long, how fast, blade speed, and more. • Use your phone as a remote key. • View overall and per mowing session usage history in a variety of categories. • View blade life remaining and replacement reminders. Connected EGO products that work with EGO Connect as of this release include: • TR4200 POWER+ T6 Lawn Tractor • LM2200SP POWER+ 22” Aluminum Deck Select Cut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower • LT0300 POWER+ Compact Area Light • CS2000 POWER+ 20” Cordless Chain Saw • EGO POWER+ Z6 ZTRs (models ZT4200L, ZT4200S, and ZT5200L) • Dozens more connected residential tools, lifestyle products, and EGO Commercial tools coming in 2024 and 2025. Non-connected EGO products may be added to EGO Connect using provided QR code scan tool or manually entering serial numbers with the app. Non-connected products may be registered with EGO using EGO Connect and users will have access to non-connected functionality, such as viewing equipment information, user manual, accessories, and more.

Screenshots

TBScan3 screens
EGO Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EGO Connect at none against TBScan's 1. EGO Connect also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 235) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). TBScan's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads 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. TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EGO Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TBScan against 4.8 for EGO Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EGO Connect has 7.8K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of TBScan's written reviews are positive against 67% of EGO Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBScan ships an update every 3 months, EGO Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TBScan versus EGO Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBScanEGO Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (235 ratings)4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better66.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2357.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas CamenischChervon Ltd.

Customer experience

TBScan

All ratings235 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.0%

EGO Connect

All ratings6,468 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative29.8%

Bugs and requests

TBScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EGO Connect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to connect to charger
  • Cannot register riding mower

Requested features

2 requests
  • Restore Nexus power station connectivity
  • Bring back battery level monitoring

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99
None

EGO Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EGO Connect free?
EGO Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TBScan or EGO Connect?
EGO Connect is rated higher. TBScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while EGO Connect averages 4.8 from 7.8K ratings.
Do TBScan or EGO Connect have ads?
Neither TBScan nor EGO Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBScan or EGO Connect?
TBScan ships an update every 3 months, and EGO Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, TBScan was updated on November 2, 2026 and EGO Connect on November 8, 2026.

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