TrendForce vs Semi Dig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TrendForce
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TrendForce is a global provider of market intelligence on the technology industries. Having served businesses for over a decade, the company has built up a strong membership base of 410,000 subscribers. TrendForce serves clients throughout the technology and financial services sectors. We host at least 5 annual conferences in the Greater China Region. These events have been held in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Taipei. TrendForce invites industry experts to these conferences to share the latest results of their research. The conferences are also a platform for technology industry professionals to network. TrendForce consists of 5 major research divisions: DRAMeXchange, WitsView, LEDinside, EnergyTrend, and Topology. Research fields include DRAM, NAND Flash, PC, smartphone, notebook, tablet, TV, monitor, display, LED, lighting, green energy, semiconductors, telecommunications, and IA. Our team of professional analysts has in-depth knowledge of their respective fields. They are able to provide our members with complete strategic analyses that encompass research on technology development, market forces, the value chain, competitive landscape, and global regulatory and economic issues. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, TrendForce has extended its presence in China since 2004 with service points in Shenzhen, Beijing, βand Shanghai. We have a staff of 200 plus professionals working with clients around the world.
Semi Dig
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Semi Dig β your semiconductor manufacturing resource. Semi Dig is the app for the Semiconductor Digest website and magazine. Semiconductor Digestβs readers are engineers and business managers involved in the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing, design and packaging operations. Our news and tech articles provide them with the tools they need to do their jobs more efficiently. Our app provides easy access to the latest information and other relevant resources. Semiconductor Digest magazine is published 8 times a year and is a great source for exclusive in-depth semiconductor industry articles. In addition to a resourceful website, Semiconductor Digest publishes a daily newsletter and 6 topical newsletters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TrendForce at 10.0 against Semi Dig's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TrendForce ships an update every 18 months, Semi Dig every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrendForce | Semi Dig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 17 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TRENDFORCE CORP. | Gold Flag Media LLC |
In-app purchases
TrendForce
No in-app purchases
Semi Dig
No in-app purchases
Questions
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