METRO vs 4FrontConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
METRO
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) serves the Houston, Texas region with safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services. If you’re a METRO employee, the METRO-HR app provides you detailed information and resources about health, financial and other benefits. If you’re considering a career at METRO, you can learn about METRO’s work culture and how to access information about current opportunities we have available. For further assistance, please call or text METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000, or visit our website at RideMETRO.org
4FrontConnect
This app provides company updates and career opportunities from a leading provider of industrial solutions. Stay informed about the latest news and discover potential job roles within the organization.
- Company updates
- Career opportunities
- Notifications
- Industry expertise
- Product information
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With over 60 years of knowledge and expertise, 4Front Engineered Solutions houses industry leading brands. The superior quality of our product line is delivered through our dock levelers, dock seals & shelters, impactable dock doors, dock & yard management software and an extensive line of aftermarket products. Our goal is to supply the critical needs of customers across warehousing, manufacturing, retail and distribution centers. Every day we help billions of people move through a safer, more open world with ease. Our app 4FrontConnect, can also help you move with ease through important information such as company updates and career opportunities. Easily opt in for notifications and to stay in the know and come find your next role with us!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: METRO at every 3 months against 4FrontConnect's every 18 months. METRO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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.
METRO ships an update every 3 months, 4FrontConnect every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | METRO | 4FrontConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County | 4FrontEs |
In-app purchases
METRO
No in-app purchases
4FrontConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is METRO free?
Is 4FrontConnect free?
Do METRO or 4FrontConnect have ads?
Which is updated more often, METRO or 4FrontConnect?
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