TCIA Connect vs Try Port First
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Profile management
- Event resource access
- Speaker and exhibitor browsing
- Session note-taking
- Reminders and alerts
- Social media integration
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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!
Try Port First
Discover dining, shopping, and activities in Port Washington, NY. This app provides a directory of local businesses, attractions, and events, including special deals. It's designed for visitors and residents to explore the historic waterfront community.
- Local business directory
- Event calendar
- Discover dining and shopping
- Find attractions and activities
- Exclusive deals and offers
- Community information
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Whether visiting for the day or a lifetime resident, the Try Port First App connects you to Everything Port Washington, NY and invites you to “#TryPortFirst.” Easily discover the many options to Dine, Shop, Play, Work and Connect in our historic waterfront Long Island community. Here is a convenient directory of all shops, restaurants and other businesses, as well as attractions, places to stay, cultural sites events and activities. Find things to do in the Event Calendar, as well as “hot deals” from some of Port’s favorite businesses. Settled in 1644, Port Washington is one of the oldest communities, not just on Long Island, but the entire country. Throughout the year festivals and activities celebrate our waterfront, our many unique businesses, our beautiful parks and open spaces, our talented people and our rich history that spans nearly 380 years. Additionally, Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement District members can access information and connectivity. The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Try Port First App with support from the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District. Welcome to Port!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Try Port First at 100% against TCIA Connect's 50%. Try Port First also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). TCIA Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Try Port First holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TCIA Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Try Port First's.
TCIA Connect ships an update every 3 months, Try Port First every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | TCIA Connect | Try Port First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tree Care Industry Association Inc. | Port Wash Chamber Commerce |
Customer experience
TCIA Connect
Try Port First
In-app purchases
TCIA Connect
No in-app purchases
Try Port First
No in-app purchases
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