dev.to vs TechEnclave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dev.to
Explore and engage with a blogging-forward social network focused on code creators. Discover content, follow tags and members, and stay updated on the evolving Forem ecosystem.
- Navigate Forem ecosystem
- Follow dev.to tags and members
- Discover Forem ecosystem content
- Read blog posts
- Write blog posts
- Stay up-to-date
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The best way to navigate DEV and the rest of the Forem ecosystem on your iPhone! The Forem app allows you to follow all your dev.to tags and members while also discovering what the evolving Forem ecosystem has to offer. Read, write and stay up-to-date in our blogging-forward social network.
TechEnclave
Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts in India through discussions across numerous categories and a marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned electronics. Earn membership tiers by participating in the community.
- 55+ discussion categories
- Classifieds marketplace for electronics
- Create topics and reply with rich text
- Advanced search filters
- Seller reputation system
- Membership tiers based on activity
- Private messaging
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TechEnclave is India's premier technology community, bringing together tech enthusiasts since 2005. Our official app gives you full access to discussions across 55+ categories and TE Market—our classifieds marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned electronics. COMMUNITY FORUM • Browse and participate in discussions across 55+ categories • Topics include smartphones, laptops, gaming, photography, audio, networking, and more • Create topics, reply with rich text and images • React to posts, bookmark favorites, and track your activity • Follow categories and users to stay updated TE MARKET - BUY & SELL PRE-OWNED TECH • Browse thousands of listings for pre-owned electronics and accessories • Advanced search with filters for price, location, condition, and warranty • Create listings with multiple photos and detailed descriptions • Check seller reputation through community history and feedback • Message sellers directly through private messaging • Get alerts when items you want are listed MEMBERSHIP TIERS • Free Access: Earned after 25 posts in 30 days - list up to 3 items • Free Contributor: Earned after 100 posts in 90 days - list up to 10 items • Plus Member: ₹150/month - list 15 items with 3 weekly superbumps • Pro Member: ₹499/month - list 50 items with 8 weekly superbumps STAY CONNECTED • Push notifications for replies, mentions, and marketplace activity • Private messaging with community members • Dark mode for comfortable viewing • Offline support for browsing previously loaded content CURATED CONTENT • Access our Buying Guides for informed purchasing decisions • Community-driven recommendations and reviews WHY TECHENCLAVE? For over 20 years, TechEnclave has been the trusted destination for Indian tech enthusiasts. Our community-driven marketplace connects buyers and sellers with transparency through reputation scores and community history. Whether you're looking to discuss the latest gadgets, find great deals on pre-owned tech, or sell your unused electronics, TechEnclave is your home. Note: TE Market is a classifieds platform for physical goods. All transactions occur between community members. Please exercise due diligence when buying or selling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TechEnclave at 100% against dev.to's 39%. TechEnclave also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). dev.to's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). 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. TechEnclave sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. dev.to asks for nothing beyond the download.
dev.to ships an update monthly, TechEnclave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dev.to | TechEnclave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dev Community Inc. | Rahul Rakesh |
Customer experience
dev.to
TechEnclave
In-app purchases
dev.to
No in-app purchases
TechEnclave
- Enclave Plus - 1 Month$1.99
- Enclave Plus - 3 Months$4.99
- Enclave Pro - 1 Month$5.99
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- Enclave Plus - 12 Months$14.99
- Enclave Pro - 3 Months$14.99
- Enclave Pro - 12 Months$49.99









