dev.to vs TBC Community App
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.
TBC Community App
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TBC Community App is the official mobile app for the TBC Code community. Connect with members, join discussions, access courses, and stay engaged with your community — all from your phone. Features: • Community feed with posts, reactions, and comments • Direct messaging and group chat • Member profiles and directory • Spaces for topic-based discussion • Courses and learning content • Events and calendar • Push notifications to stay connected
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TBC Community App at every 5 days against dev.to's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dev.to ships an update monthly, TBC Community App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dev.to | TBC Community App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dev Community Inc. | Two Birds Code LLC |
In-app purchases
dev.to
No in-app purchases
TBC Community App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do dev.to or TBC Community App have ads?
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