Ting vs GetPhotoSphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ting
This app offers two primary functions for home electrical safety. It can prevent electrical fires by detecting hazards with a smart sensor and coordinating repairs, or it can provide real-time power outage alerts and an interactive map for your neighborhood.
- Electrical fire prevention
- Smart sensor for micro-arcs
- Licensed electrician coordination
- Up to $1,000 in covered repairs
- Real-time power outage alerts
- Interactive power outage map
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Welcome to peace of mind, powered by Ting — one app with two ways to help protect your family and home from electrical problems. Pair with the sensor and service for proven electrical fire prevention, or use the free app for real-time power outage alerts. Ting helps stop electrical fires before they start through a smart sensor that detects tiny sparks and micro-arcs in wiring, outlets, devices, appliances, or even from the power coming into your home. If a fire hazard is detected, Ting coordinates a licensed electrician to fix it, with up to $1,000 in covered repair costs. Already trusted by over 1 million homes, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out of 5 electrical fires bringing safety and peace of mind to families everywhere. Ting also keeps you prepared and informed with real-time power outage alerts and an interactive power outage map for your neighborhood — a free benefit available to everyone, with or without the sensor. Download now to check power outages in your area. When you need to know about your electricity, you need Ting.
GetPhotoSphere
This app automates photo and video backup, storage, and management, working with a dedicated device. It allows remote access, sharing, and supports multiple users with independent accounts. Features include duplicate photo removal and file encryption for enhanced security.
- Automated photo and video backup
- Remote access to stored data
- Effortless sharing of files and albums
- Multi-user support with independent accounts
- Automatic duplicate photo removal
- File and folder encryption
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PhotoSphere is the next generation of photo stick with automated backup, storage, and management. Our iOS app is designed to work seamlessly with the PhotoSphere device, offering you an unparalleled experience in safeguarding your most precious memories and important files. Automated Backup – Automatically back up your photos and videos, from anywhere. Also backs up your contacts. Access from Any Location- Despite being a localized storage device, PhotoSphere offers remarkable flexibility through its remote access capabilities. Whether you are in the confines of your home or on a remote expedition, you can access your stored data as long as an internet connection is available. Share Your Photos, Albums, or Files with Others - PhotoSphere allows users to effortlessly share individual files, folders, or customized albums. Multi-user Support - PhotoSphere provides an option to invite other individuals to create their own account on your PhotoSphere device. Each invited user can back up their devices, manage their digital assets, and utilize the entire array of features independently, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of their data. Duplicate Photo Removal - Redundant photos often clutter storage spaces without the user being aware of them. The application is designed to automatically identify and remove exact duplicate photos across all device backups, optimizing storage use. File and Folder Encryption -PhotoSphere offers the option to encrypt specific files or entire folders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ting at 72% against GetPhotoSphere's 0%. Ting also leads on ratings volume (109K vs 24) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). GetPhotoSphere's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ting holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ting has 109K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Ting's written reviews are positive against 0% of GetPhotoSphere's.
Ting ships an update every 2 months, GetPhotoSphere daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ting | GetPhotoSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (109K ratings) — better | 4.6 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 109K — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 375 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whisker Labs, Inc. | RaWerks, Inc. |
Customer experience
Ting
GetPhotoSphere
Bugs and requests
Ting
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with certain router models
- Delayed or missing notifications in some instances
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to switch WiFi networks without resetting the device
- More detailed electrical usage and appliance monitoring
- Integration with smart home systems and devices
GetPhotoSphere
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ting
No in-app purchases
GetPhotoSphere
No in-app purchases








