Comparison

Ting vs FreakFlare

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

FreakFlare

Features
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Control your FreakFlare LED wearable lights from your phone. Connect via Bluetooth, choose from curated presets, or build your own custom interactive light patterns with the layered effects engine.   **Features**   - Instant Presets — Browse and apply from 17 built-in default presets, or create and save your own                                                                                       - Three-Layer Effects — Stack base modes (Solid, Scanner, Rainbow, Vector) with overlay effects (Sparkle, Pulse) and blend modes. More modes coming soon!                                    - Global Brightness — Dim or brighten your LEDs without changing presets   - Multi-Device Control — Connect and control multiple FreakFlare devices simultaneously or independently         - Over-the-Air Updates — Update your device firmware directly from the app   - Preset Sharing — Export and import presets to share with other FreakFlare users   **How It Works**                                                                                   1. Turn on your FreakFlare device                                                              2. Open the app and scan for nearby devices                                                    3. Tap to connect — start with a default preset or dive into Advanced mode                     4. Save your favorite combinations as presets       **Privacy First**                                                                                  FreakFlare collects no data. Your presets stay on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud. See our privacy policy for details.                                                     **Requirements**                                                                                   - FreakFlare LED hardware (sold separately)                                                    - Bluetooth 5.0 or later                                         - iOS 13+

Screenshots

Ting4 screens
FreakFlare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FreakFlare at 13.0 against Ting's 15.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ting versus FreakFlare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTingFreakFlare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (109K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings109K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhisker Labs, Inc.JESSE JAMES GABY-HUGHSON

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

FreakFlare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ting

No in-app purchases

None

FreakFlare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ting free?
Ting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreakFlare free?
FreakFlare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ting or FreakFlare have ads?
Neither Ting nor FreakFlare shows ads.

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