Comparison

Ting vs JBG

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

JBG

Features
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State law requires each Ohio county to establish or join other counties to form a “solid waste management district.” In 1989, Jefferson and Belmont Counties formed the Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority (JBRSWA). The JBRSWA Board of Trustees is composed of 15 members representing both Counties as specified in the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code 3734.54. In 2011, the JBRSWA began to operate its recycling operations and services under the AKA name of the “JB Green Team” to help our residents become more familiar with the programs we offer.

Screenshots

Ting4 screens
JBG3 screens

Verdict

The call

Ting and JBG are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Ting ships an update every 2 months, JBG monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ting versus JBG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTingJBG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (109K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings109K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB446 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhisker Labs, Inc.PIERCE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

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

JBG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ting

No in-app purchases

None

JBG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ting free?
Ting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JBG free?
JBG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ting or JBG have ads?
Neither Ting nor JBG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ting or JBG?
Ting ships an update every 2 months, and JBG monthly. Most recently, Ting was updated on September 30, 2026 and JBG on September 15, 2026.

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