Ting vs Get There Connect
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.
Get There Connect
Discover your ideal commute by sharing rides. Earn points and win prizes as you contribute to a more sustainable future. This app helps you find compatible travel partners for a better journey.
- Commute matching system
- Ride sharing
- Earn points
- Win prizes
- Sustainable travel
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Every ride that you share adds up to a better tomorrow. Find your perfect commute with our matching system. Plus, you can earn points, win prizes, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ting at 4.8 against Get There Connect's 4.0. Ting also leads on ratings volume (109K vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ting has 109K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ting ships an update every 2 months, Get There Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ting | Get There Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (109K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 109K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whisker Labs, Inc. | RideAmigos |
Customer experience
Ting
Get There Connect
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
Get There Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ting
No in-app purchases
Get There Connect
No in-app purchases
