Comparison

DSC Connect vs Lobster Log

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

Lobster Log

Features
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LobsterLog is the digital logbook designed specifically for commercial lobster fishermen. Replace your paper notebooks with a reliable, offline-first mobile app that works where you work—out on the water. Key Features: Works Offline: Log your daily catch, trap counts, and weather without needing cell service. Data saves to your phone instantly. Track Your Season: Keep a running total of your pounds caught, average price per pound, and days fished. Secure History: Never lose your logbook again. Your data is automatically backed up when you reach the wharf. Simple Interface: Large buttons and high-contrast text designed for use on a rocking boat. Upgrade to LobsterLog Pro Unlock the full power of your data with a Pro subscription: Live Marine Weather: Real-time wind speed, direction, and water temperature for your specific fishing coordinates. Advanced Analytics: Track bait performance and seasonal trends with interactive graphs. Interactive Fishing Map: Plot your strings and view catch heatmaps to plan your next set. Subscription Information: Title: LobsterLog Pro. Length of Subscription: Monthly or Annual. Price: $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year. Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Management: Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ITlhjE4vfZ5ImQrbHRTzhjGCzZhbRrQ18oqtKgkKNGM/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DSC Connect4 screens
Lobster Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DSC Connect at none against Lobster Log's 2. Lobster Log's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lobster Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. DSC Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSC Connect ships an update monthly, Lobster Log every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DSC Connect versus Lobster Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSC ConnectLobster Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (272 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings272 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyco Safety Products Canada, Ltd.Jonathon Nickerson

In-app purchases

None

DSC Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lobster Log

Subscriptions2
  • LobsterLog$19.991 Month
  • LobsterLog$149.991 Year

Questions

Is DSC Connect free?
DSC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lobster Log free?
Lobster Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DSC Connect or Lobster Log have ads?
Neither DSC Connect nor Lobster Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSC Connect or Lobster Log?
DSC Connect ships an update monthly, and Lobster Log every 4 days. Most recently, DSC Connect was updated on October 18, 2026 and Lobster Log on October 1, 2026.

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