Connect CT vs NHLA Rules
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Connect CT
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See a pothole that needs filling? Graffiti making a mess of your neighborhood? Tap right into your city and report the issue fast with Connect CT!
NHLA Rules
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Internationally recognized NHLA hardwood lumber grading standards and sales code at your fingertips. A cuttings calculator, accessibility features for ease-of-use, video resources, charts, metric conversion table, species exceptions, definitions, tips, shortcuts and more are all included. Includes: Methods Used in Applying Inspection Rules Standard Grades Standard Inspection by Species, Including Cypress Tropical Hardwoods Inspection of Kiln Dried Lumber Special Combined and Face Grades Furniture Dimension Stock Strips Hardwoods for Construction Additional information: Original National Inspection Regulations National Re-Inspection Regulations & Guarantee Index of Woods NHLA Sales Code About NHLA Industry standards for the hardwood lumber industry were created in 1898 by the establishment of the National Hardwood Lumber Association and its subsequent βRules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress.β The Rules for the inspection of lumber are uniform in construction and application but also carry with them the element of stability. The NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules are the product of the process of evolutionary development, and that process is still in operation. It is a process of growth and expansion to meet the necessities of varying conditions and markets and will continue and evolve with the global hardwood industry. Questions about the NHLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules should be directed to the NHLA Chief Inspector. Contact information can be found at www.nhla.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NHLA Rules at every 3 months against Connect CT's every 27 months. NHLA Rules also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connect CT ships an update every 27 months, NHLA Rules every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect CT | NHLA Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Charles Town | NHLA |
In-app purchases
Connect CT
No in-app purchases
NHLA Rules
No in-app purchases
Questions
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