TX Mason vs USC PHA SJ Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TX Mason
Connect with members, discuss topics in groups or privately, and stay informed about upcoming events and the latest news. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings easily.
- Member connection
- Group and private discussions
- Event information
- Latest news updates
- Subscription management
- Auto-renewal settings
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Get to know our members old and new, discuss with each other in groups or privately, learn about our upcoming events and stay updated with our latest news. Subscribers automatic renewal feature: -- Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of your current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you can manage subscriptions and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased for that publication, where applicable. Read full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
USC PHA SJ Connect
This social networking app facilitates connection and communication within a specific community. It offers features like groups and forums to help members stay in touch and engaged.
- Community Groups
- Discussion Forums
- Stay Connected
- Member Communication
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Groups Forums Stay Connected
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: USC PHA SJ Connect at 5.0 against TX Mason's 3.4. USC PHA SJ Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). TX Mason's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. TX Mason sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. USC PHA SJ Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
USC PHA SJ Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 7 respectively.
TX Mason ships an update monthly, USC PHA SJ Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TX Mason | USC PHA SJ Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Grand Lodge Of Texas | Project Foundations, Inc |
Customer experience
TX Mason
USC PHA SJ Connect
In-app purchases
TX Mason
- Hiram Abiff$9.991 Year
- Hiram King of Tyre$16.991 Year
- King Solomon$25.991 Year
USC PHA SJ Connect
No in-app purchases
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