Gibson Connect vs TCT Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gibson Connect
This application provides access to content and services from a not-for-profit organization focused on community support and excellent service. It is powered by trusted individuals elected by members, prioritizing service over profit.
- Community-focused content
- Trusted service provider
- Not-for-profit organization
- Member-elected board representation
- Supports local communities
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Gibson Connect TV App Who We Are Gibson Connect, LLC, a not-for-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, was formed in June 2017. What makes Gibson Connect different? First, Gibson Connect is powered by the very same people you already know and trust. Gibson EMC members elect a board of trustees to represent them by setting policy for Gibson EMC. Gibson EMC's board of trustees selects the Gibson Connect board to set policy for Gibson Connect. For us, it's not about profit; it's about providing you with excellent service and supporting our communities.
TCT Now
Stream live TV channels, watch on-demand content, and manage your DVR recordings from your mobile device. The app allows you to browse program guides, schedule recordings, and even transfer playback between devices.
- Watch live TV channels
- Browse program guide
- Watch on-demand content
- Schedule DVR recordings
- Transfer playback between devices
- Catch-up and Restart TV features
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TCT Now's intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. •Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your TCT Now. •Watch live channels directly from your mobile device. •Browse and watch On Demand content. •Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. •Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the TCT Now app. •Search On Demand and TV content by title. •Schedule and manage your DVR recordings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gibson Connect at 5.0 against TCT Now's 4.0. Gibson Connect also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 30 months). TCT Now's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Gibson Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Gibson Connect ships an update every 8 months, TCT Now every 30 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Gibson Connect | TCT Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gibson Electric Membership Corporation | Tri County Telephone Assocation |
Customer experience
Gibson Connect
TCT Now
In-app purchases
Gibson Connect
No in-app purchases
TCT Now
No in-app purchases
