Comparison

DSC Connect vs Tack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DSC Connect

Upgrade your alarm system's communication to LTE and gain remote control over your home or business security. Arm, disarm, monitor status, bypass zones, and receive real-time event notifications. Review up to 12 months of event history and manage multiple locations from one account.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm
  • System status monitoring
  • Zone bypassing
  • Real-time event notifications
  • 12-month event history
  • Multi-location control
Features
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Give a new breath to your PowerSeries and PowerSeries Neo panels. Upgrade Phone line, 2G or 3G communications to LTE and provide remote control to home or business owners with DSC connect solution Note: DSC Connect application requires an LE4050M (-US – CA – BR) cellular communicator by DSC, properly connected and configured with your PowerSeries or PowerSeries NEO panel, and valid account credentials. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Contact your alarm installer for more information. DSC Connect will allow you to: • Remotely arm and disarm your PowerSeries and PowerSeries NEO alarm systems (supports Arm Stay, Arm Away and multiple partitions). • Monitor the status of your alarm system and specific zones. • Bypass zones. • Get real-time notifications for selected events. • Review 12 months of event history. • Control multiple locations from a single account.

About

Tack

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Tack-Tek makes it easy to create an accurate 3D model of your horse’s back, helping you better understand and precisely measure their unique saddle support area. Using your device’s native LiDAR technology* and Tack-Tek’s proprietary algorithms, the app captures a detailed 3D scan of your horse’s back and generates key measurements used by professional saddle fitters—so horse owners, riders, and saddle fitters make confident, data-driven saddle decisions. Create a personalized user profile and add horses to your account. Each horse has its own dedicated profile page, allowing you to track important details and maintain a clear history of scans and measurements over time. When you’re ready to scan, simply select a horse and follow the guided in-app tutorial. The scanning process is intuitive and easy to perform: hold your phone horizontally over your horse’s back, press the scan button, and slowly raise your device. Using your phone’s native LiDAR technology, Tack-Tek automatically captures the scan and securely sends it for processing. Once processing is complete, you can view a detailed 3D model of your horse’s back along with precise measurements used by professional saddle fitters. All scan results are saved to the horse’s profile, making it easy to review, compare, and reference measurements whenever you need them. Whether you’re fitting a new saddle, monitoring changes over time, or working with a professional fitter, Tack-Tek gives you accurate insights—right from your phone. Key Features: 1) Create a personal account and manage multiple horses. 2) Individual profiles to track horse details and scan history. 3) Guided scanning tutorial for consistent, accurate results. 4) Fast, easy LiDAR-based scanning using your phone. 5) Detailed 3D models and saddle-fitting measurements. 6) Secure processing and easy access to past scan results. *Note: This application requires a LiDAR enabled iPhone, please check your device below: iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max

Screenshots

DSC Connect4 screens
Tack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DSC Connect at none against Tack's 3. DSC Connect also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. DSC Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DSC Connect versus Tack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSC ConnectTack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (272 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings272 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyco Safety Products Canada, Ltd.Tack-Tek LTD

In-app purchases

None

DSC Connect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tack

Subscriptions2
  • Tack Tek Subscriptions$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 scan$6.99

Questions

Is DSC Connect free?
DSC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tack free?
Tack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DSC Connect or Tack have ads?
Neither DSC Connect nor Tack shows ads.

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