# Dash IoT vs ThingsBoard Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThingsBoard Live at none against Dash IoT's 7. ThingsBoard Live also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. ThingsBoard Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash IoT | ThingsBoard Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Size | 21 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DashIO Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574116691) | [ThingsBoard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594355697) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash IoT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-iot/id1574116689)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gemini 25 | $14.49 | per month |
| Mercury 5 | $24.99 | per year |
| Gemini 50 | $26.90 | per month |
| Gemini 100 | $51.99 | per month |
| Gemini 10 | $58.00 | per year |
| Mercury 15 | $68.00 | per year |
| Gemini 25 | $134.99 | per year |


### ThingsBoard Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingsboard-live/id1594355695)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash IoT free?

Dash IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThingsBoard Live free?

ThingsBoard Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Dash IoT or ThingsBoard Live have ads?

Neither Dash IoT nor ThingsBoard Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dash IoT or ThingsBoard Live?

Dash IoT ships an update every 2 months, and ThingsBoard Live every 2 months. Most recently, Dash IoT was updated on September 14, 2026 and ThingsBoard Live on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
