Comparison

TCIA Connect vs Arborgold Crew

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

Arborgold Crew

Manage field service operations with this app. It allows crews to view all jobs, clock in/out, communicate with customers, and manage tasks. Route planning and Spanish language support are also included.

Highlights
  • View all jobs at a glance
  • Clock in and out of jobs
  • Communicate with customers
  • Manage tasks between office and crew
  • Plan and manage routes
  • Spanish language support
Features
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Arborgold Crew has been completely rebuilt from the ground up! - See all jobs at a glance - Clock in and out of jobs - Communicate with customers - Manage tasks between office and crew - Plan and manage routes - Now available in Spanish An active Arborgold subscription is required.

Screenshots

TCIA Connect4 screens
Arborgold Crew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TCIA Connect at 50% against Arborgold Crew's 0%. TCIA Connect also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0). Arborgold Crew's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 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

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 1.0. 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 0% of Arborgold Crew's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCIA Connect ships an update every 3 months, Arborgold Crew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TCIA Connect versus Arborgold Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCIA ConnectArborgold Crew
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB116 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTree Care Industry Association Inc.Tree Management Systems, LLC

Customer experience

TCIA Connect

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

Arborgold Crew

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

TCIA Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Arborgold Crew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCIA Connect free?
TCIA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arborgold Crew free?
Arborgold Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TCIA Connect or Arborgold Crew?
TCIA Connect is rated higher. TCIA Connect averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Arborgold Crew averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TCIA Connect or Arborgold Crew have ads?
Neither TCIA Connect nor Arborgold Crew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCIA Connect or Arborgold Crew?
TCIA Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Arborgold Crew every 3 weeks. Most recently, TCIA Connect was updated on October 3, 2026 and Arborgold Crew on October 24, 2026.

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