Comparison

TCL Home vs eb™ Scan App

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

Head to head
About

TCL Home

Control and manage all your TCL smart devices from one app. Use your phone as a TV remote, cast media to your TV, and access exclusive content and support for TCL users.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Media casting to TV
  • Integrated smart home device management
  • Exclusive TCL user content
  • Customer support access
Currently charting
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TCL Home APP, your TCL Smart Hub. Manage your TCL smart devices anytime, anywhere.  ● Smart TV TV Remote: Control the TV simply on your phone. Remote control, keyboard input and voice control are all supported. Media Cast: Larger screen, a better experience. Cast movies, pictures, videos and music on TV to build yourself a home theater. *This feature is available in the following countries, India, Australia, Brazil, France, the UK, Germany, and Italy.  ● Smart Home The integrated control hub to get access to & control all your TCL smart devices, including TVs, air conditioners, soundbars, robot vacuums, air purifiers, and more.  ● Explore & Have Fun Tips & tricks, rewarded quizzes, latest offers, and so on. There are diverse content & activities exclusive to TCL users. Join us, explore more & have fun!  ● Service & Care Learn skills and find solutions when using your devices. Get instant access to customer support. We are always here to help! Enjoy the intelligent life with TCL Home APP. *Some features are only available in certain regions. For terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/legal/terms-and-conditions For privacy notice, please visit: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/legal/privacy-notice

About

eb™ Scan App

Features
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Choose brands with transparent, evidence-based ethical credentials. eb™ Scan App identifies the organisation behind a product and presents a snapshot assessment of its Quality, Value, Social, Economic and Environmental (QVSEE™) signals. HOW IT WORKS - Scan a barcode, QR code or visible brand logo. - Review the organisation assessment results across the five QVSEE signals. - Dig into the data to inspect the reasoning, evidence and available sources. - Keep up to date with favourites in your personal eb™ Portfolio. - Start aligning what you buy and where you shop, work, rest or play with your values FREE PREVIEW Start scanning without obligation. Your seven-day Free Preview, which includes up to three fully delivered brand scan results. Scans may be blocked if they violate our terms. Failed and incomplete-data scans do not consume your scan allowance. PLANS Standard: Your brand scan allowance: 30 brand scans + 30 weekly. Lifetime: Your brand scan allowance: 50 brand scans + 50 weekly After scanning your brand scan allowance, just keep going because it extends to a rolling seven-day allowance. Newest scan results replace the oldest non-favourites once your portfolio of brand scans is visibly full. Favourites remain in your portfolio and are automatically updated for you. App Store prices are shown in your local currency before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Standard is an annual subscription that will automatically renew every year unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will need to manage or cancel your subscription from within your Apple Account, under Media & Purchases. The Standard subscription price is fixed for the life of your subscription. Lifetime is a genuine, one-time, non-renewing purchase and only available for a very limited time. QVSEE™ assessments are evidence-led research outputs. Results can be delayed or unavailable and subject to revision as the evidence changes. They are not professional, financial or purchasing advice. Privacy Policy: https://ethicalbrand.com/privacy Terms: https://ethicalbrand.com/terms

Screenshots

TCL Home4 screens
eb™ Scan App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCL Home at none against eb™ Scan App's 2. TCL Home also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eb™ Scan App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. TCL Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCL Home ships an update every 2 weeks, eb™ Scan App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TCL Home versus eb™ Scan App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCL Homeeb™ Scan App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (741 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings741 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShenzhen TCL New Technology Co.,LTD.Ethical Brand Ventures, Inc.

Bugs and requests

TCL Home

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App freezes on login
  • Unable to create account
  • Verification code not received
  • Devices not detected
  • Remote control not working
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  • Inconsistent app behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved remote control functionality
  • Better device compatibility
  • Streamlined setup process
  • Reliable connectivity

eb™ Scan App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TCL Home

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

eb™ Scan App

Subscriptions1
  • Standard Annual Access$39.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$129.00

Questions

Is TCL Home free?
TCL Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eb™ Scan App free?
eb™ Scan App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TCL Home or eb™ Scan App have ads?
Neither TCL Home nor eb™ Scan App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCL Home or eb™ Scan App?
TCL Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and eb™ Scan App every 2 months. Most recently, TCL Home was updated on November 2, 2026 and eb™ Scan App on October 28, 2026.

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