# TBConnect vs One Dot Thing

The clearest difference is rating: One Dot Thing at 5.0 against TBConnect's 1.6. One Dot Thing also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 19 months). TBConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. One Dot Thing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TBConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

One Dot Thing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TBConnect has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TBConnect ships an update every 19 months, One Dot Thing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TBConnect | One Dot Thing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbconnect/id1641979782/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-dot-thing/id6482852096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ToughBuilt Industries, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518047320) | [Vilidea LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631468543) |

## What reviewers say

### TBConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbconnect/id1641979782)

This app streamlines the measurement process by digitally capturing and organizing data from a compatible laser measuring device. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, allowing users to document measurements efficiently on their smartphone.

**Highlights:** Capture measurements digitally, Organize measurement data, Companion to laser measuring device, Eliminates manual note-taking, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### One Dot Thing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-dot-thing/id6482852096)

Cultivate positive habits with a simple, focused approach. Track financial, fitness, health, and educational goals by completing one achievable task daily. Visualize your progress and build lasting routines through consistent effort.

**Highlights:** Track financial, fitness, health, and educational habits, Focus on one achievable task daily, Visualize progress with graphs and streaks, Countdown timer for focused tasks, Day, Week, Month, Year, All-time progress views, Discover popular habits and routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Journey Commitment | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TBConnect free?

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

### Is One Dot Thing free?

One Dot Thing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TBConnect or One Dot Thing?

One Dot Thing is rated higher. TBConnect averages 1.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while One Dot Thing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TBConnect or One Dot Thing have ads?

Neither TBConnect nor One Dot Thing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TBConnect or One Dot Thing?

TBConnect ships an update every 19 months, and One Dot Thing every 5 days. Most recently, TBConnect was updated on September 12, 2026 and One Dot Thing on September 7, 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.*