Porter Setup vs Tidbyt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Porter Setup
Easily share your Wi-Fi network access with others using a QR code or a single tap. This app configures the QR code and One-Tap Wi-Fi features of your device.
- Secure Wi-Fi sharing
- One-tap connection
- QR code generation
- Device configuration
- iPhone camera integration
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Wifi Porter securely shares your network with a single tap or scan. The experience is amazing on an iPhone. Open the iPhone camera, point it at the QR code on Wifi Porter and you’ll be prompted immediately to connect. Use this app to configure One-Tap Wifi and the QR code portion of your Wifi Porter.
Tidbyt
This app connects a smart display to the internet, allowing you to customize its content. Glance at your desk to see the time, weather, calendar, and other useful information without needing your phone.
- Device setup and internet connection
- Brightness and settings adjustment
- Screen selection from a growing collection
- Display time, weather, calendar, stocks, and more
- Internet connection required
- Bluetooth connectivity
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Tidbyt is a smart display for your desk or shelf. It shows you the time, weather, your calendar, and more. Put your Tidbyt on your desk and stay updated just by glancing over. No need to even take your phone out of your pocket. With this app, you can: - Setup your Tidbyt device and get it connected to the Internet. - Adjust your Tidbyt's brightness and other settings. - Choose what to show on your Tidbyt. Pick from our growing collection of screens like weather, train times, stocks, and more. To use this app you'll need a working Internet connection, Bluetooth, and a Tidbyt device. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tidbyt at 3.9 against Porter Setup's 1.9. Tidbyt also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 19%) and ratings volume (131 vs 21). Porter Setup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Tidbyt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Porter Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tidbyt holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tidbyt has 131 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Porter Setup's written reviews are positive against 51% of Tidbyt's.
Porter Setup ships an update every 2 months, Tidbyt monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Porter Setup | Tidbyt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (21 ratings) | 3.9 (131 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 131 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ten One Design | Tidbyt, Inc. |
Customer experience
Porter Setup
Tidbyt
Bugs and requests
Porter Setup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tidbyt
Reported bugs
18 issues- Email verification link broken during account creation
- App crashes when removing Houston Metro Transit widget
- Settings gear icon disappears after update
- Search functionality not working
- Add button unresponsive for some apps
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- App forced logout with no recovery option
- Weather app not updating properly
- App slow performance and loading delays
- Deep link for email verification fails
- Setup screen stuck on location input
- App quits when opened
- Add app button blocks menu button
- Pixel display issues on iPad (partially fixed)
- Apps disappearing after updates
- White screen crashes
- Live news feeds scroll too fast with no speed control
- BART transit times not displaying
- YouTube stats app broken
Requested features
16 requests- Multiple team tracking for sports (NFL, NCAA, Hockey)
- Individual app display duration control
- App reordering without deletion and re-download
- Scheduled night mode for different days
- Apple Music and podcast support
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- iOS notifications and calendar integration
- iMessage and reminder support
- Shared calendar support
- Per-app scheduling options
- Display during game time only for sports apps
- App locking to display specific content
- PGA Tour golf tracking
- World Cup soccer coverage
- NCAA Basketball updates
- Better documentation for API keys
- Developer tools for non-coders
In-app purchases
Porter Setup
No in-app purchases
Tidbyt
- Tidbyt Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
