Comparison

MC LIVE! vs TCIA Connect

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

Head to head
About

MC LIVE!

This event companion app helps attendees manage their schedules, navigate venues, and connect with others. Discover event sponsors and access all necessary details in one place.

Highlights
  • Personalized itinerary builder
  • Venue map access
  • Attendee networking
  • Sponsor information
  • Event details at your fingertips
Features
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Download the MC LIVE! app to keep all event details at your fingertips: Build & view your personalized itinerary, access a venue map, connect with us and other attendees, learn about our sponsors, and more!

About

TCIA Connect

This app provides access to event resources, speaker information, and exhibitor details for industry professionals. Users can manage their profiles, set reminders, and take notes on sessions. It facilitates networking through social media integration.

Highlights
  • Profile management
  • Event resource access
  • Speaker and exhibitor browsing
  • Session note-taking
  • Reminders and alerts
  • Social media integration
Features
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The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is a trade association of 2,300 tree care firms and affiliated companies and was established in 1938 as the National Arborist Association TCIA develops safety and education programs, standards of tree care practice, and management information for tree and landscape firms around the world. We provide continuing education, training, conferences, and publications to promote the safe and appropriate practice of tree care. TCIA helps member companies by: Educating consumers about the proper care of trees Advancing professionalism in the tree care industry Improving business practices in the tree care industry Training employees in safe work practices Educating policymakers on regulatory and legislative affairs Since 1938, TCIA has been working to elevate the standards of commercial and utility tree care. TCIA supports, promotes and educates our members so that they may be more successful in their activities and the environment in which we live will be significantly improved. Mobile app features: - View and edit your profile - Full access to event resources - Browse speaker information - Check out exhibitors and the exhibit hall floor plan - Set reminders and receive alerts - View, update and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Download the TCIA Connect Mobile app now!

Screenshots

MC LIVE!4 screens
TCIA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MC LIVE! at 5.0 against TCIA Connect's 3.4. MC LIVE! also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). TCIA Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MC LIVE! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MC LIVE! ships an update every 5 weeks, TCIA Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MC LIVE! versus TCIA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMC LIVE!TCIA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB37 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMemberclicks, IncTree Care Industry Association Inc.

Customer experience

MC LIVE!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TCIA Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MC LIVE!

No in-app purchases

None

TCIA Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MC LIVE! free?
MC LIVE! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCIA Connect free?
TCIA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MC LIVE! or TCIA Connect?
MC LIVE! is rated higher. MC LIVE! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TCIA Connect averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do MC LIVE! or TCIA Connect have ads?
Neither MC LIVE! nor TCIA Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MC LIVE! or TCIA Connect?
MC LIVE! ships an update every 5 weeks, and TCIA Connect every 3 months. Most recently, MC LIVE! was updated on November 2, 2026 and TCIA Connect on November 3, 2026.

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