Comparison

TCIA Connect vs Samson App

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

Head to head
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!

About

Samson App

This app guides users through rope inspections in the field, supporting both planned and ad hoc submissions for review. It includes essential resources like checklists, abrasion guides, and splice instructions, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step rope inspection guide
  • Planned and ad hoc inspection submission
  • Rope inspection checklist
  • Abrasion guide
  • Splice instructions
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Samson’s Inspection App provides users with a step-by-step guide to rope inspections in the field. Both planned and ad hoc inspections can be collected and submitted to Samson for review. Also included is Samson’s rope inspection checklist, abrasion guide, and splice instructions. All app components are available for use off-line. Connectivity is required only for downloading and uploading inspections.

Screenshots

TCIA Connect4 screens
Samson App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TCIA Connect at 50% against Samson App's 0%. TCIA Connect also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

TCIA Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TCIA Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Samson App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TCIA Connect versus Samson App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCIA ConnectSamson App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better3.1 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings710 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB197 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTree Care Industry Association Inc.Samson Rope

Customer experience

TCIA Connect

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

Samson App

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TCIA Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Samson App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCIA Connect free?
TCIA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samson App free?
Samson App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TCIA Connect or Samson App?
TCIA Connect is rated higher. TCIA Connect averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Samson App averages 3.1 from 10 ratings.
Do TCIA Connect or Samson App have ads?
Neither TCIA Connect nor Samson App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCIA Connect or Samson App?
TCIA Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Samson App every 3 months. Most recently, TCIA Connect was updated on October 3, 2026 and Samson App on October 19, 2026.

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