Comparison

SBN Asset+ vs TechConnect Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SBN Asset+

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The SBN Asset mobile application enables users to manage and inspect assets in the field in real-time. The solution is easily configured to handle different asset types including chemical assets, facilities assets, confined spaces, and many more. Users are able to leverage custom configured fields to track information relevant to their business and processes. Features such as the ability to pre-fill drop down boxes, utilize barcodes, define custom asset types, add photos, and perform regular maintenance checks and inspections make the SBN Asset mobile tool perfect for anyone who has assets in the field that need to be managed and tracked. The SBN Asset mobile tool functions only for users with an existing Simple But Needed, Inc. account.

About

TechConnect Mobile

Features
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The TechConnect Mobile application is a purpose-built case creation tool that facilitates field quality feedback being delivered to the Solar technical support network, accessible both online and offline. TechConnect Mobile is an extension of the TechConnect web application, a powerful field service collaboration solution. The application enables communication between field personnel and turbomachinery experts in order to proactively identify and manage potential product issues.

Screenshots

SBN Asset+4 screens
TechConnect Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SBN Asset+ at every 5 weeks against TechConnect Mobile's every 5 months. TechConnect Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). 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

SBN Asset+ ships an update every 5 weeks, TechConnect Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on February 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SBN Asset+ versus TechConnect Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBN Asset+TechConnect Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMPLE BUT NEEDED, INC.Solar Turbines Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

SBN Asset+

No in-app purchases

None

TechConnect Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBN Asset+ free?
SBN Asset+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TechConnect Mobile free?
TechConnect Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SBN Asset+ or TechConnect Mobile have ads?
Neither SBN Asset+ nor TechConnect Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBN Asset+ or TechConnect Mobile?
SBN Asset+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and TechConnect Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, SBN Asset+ was updated on February 16, 2026 and TechConnect Mobile on September 15, 2026.

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