# TEDConnect vs Aspen Ideas

The clearest difference is update cadence: TEDConnect at every 2 weeks against Aspen Ideas's every 7 months. TEDConnect also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Aspen Ideas's advantage is ratings volume (738 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TEDConnect against 4.9 for Aspen Ideas. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aspen Ideas has 738 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of TEDConnect's written reviews are positive against 75% of Aspen Ideas's.

TEDConnect ships an update every 2 weeks, Aspen Ideas every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TEDConnect | Aspen Ideas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tedconnect/id497467267/reviews) | **[4.9 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-ideas/id657847412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **738** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 42 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TED Conferences LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376183342) | [The Aspen Institute, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657847415) |

## What reviewers say

### TEDConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tedconnect/id497467267)

Enhance your TED Conference experience with this companion app. Connect with speakers and attendees, build your network, and navigate event schedules and venue maps. Find and share your location with others at the event.

**Highlights:** Message speakers and attendees, Build a TED network, Browse event schedule, View venue maps, Find other attendees, Share location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aspen Ideas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-ideas/id657847412)

Plan your attendance for the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health. Access schedules, speaker biographies, and venue maps to navigate your festival experience.

**Highlights:** Festival schedule access, Speaker biographies, Interactive maps, Event planning tools, Health festival information

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Great for staying organized and on time
- 👍 Easy to navigate and find relevant info
- 👍 Helpful for planning and picking sessions
- 👍 Good for accessing conference information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Lost features from previous versions
- 😞 Difficult to find videos
- 😞 Confusing and unfriendly interface
- 😞 Video search is poor
- 😞 Duplicate entries in agenda

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate entries in agenda when adding/deleting events
- Agenda sync issues between 'Upcoming' and 'My Events'
- App requests unnecessary Facebook permissions

**Requested features**

- Add agenda items to calendar app
- Synchronize schedule between devices
- Notify when video is available
- Allow attendees to be listed and find each other (with opt-out)
- More audience participation/contrarian questions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TEDConnect free?

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

### Is Aspen Ideas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TEDConnect or Aspen Ideas?

Aspen Ideas is rated higher. TEDConnect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Aspen Ideas averages 4.9 from 738 ratings.

### Do TEDConnect or Aspen Ideas have ads?

Neither TEDConnect nor Aspen Ideas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TEDConnect or Aspen Ideas?

TEDConnect ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aspen Ideas every 7 months. Most recently, TEDConnect was updated on September 18, 2026 and Aspen Ideas 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.*