Comparison

RCOT Communities vs Grid

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

Head to head

About

RCOT Communities

Features

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A space for RCOT members to connect, collaborate and learn. RCOT Communities is available to invited members only at this stage. The core principle of RCOT Communities is to facilitate connections and collaborations that support continuous learning, innovation and exchange of knowledge. By joining RCOT Communities, you agree to support, promote and uphold this core principle when you post, share, upload and comment on content, and directly connect with other users.

About

Grid

Features

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Grid:Engage makes it easy to stay informed about National Grid’s The Great Grid Upgrade projects happening near you. Sign in to: Discover project updates and activity in your local area Learn more about each project and how our consultation process works Connect with our team and access additional information whenever you need it Stay up to date and engaged with the developments shaping your energy network.

Screenshots

RCOT Communities3 screens

Grid3 screens

Verdict

The call

RCOT Communities and Grid are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RCOT Communities ships an update monthly, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

RCOT Communities versus Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RCOT Communities	Grid
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone
Requires iOS	16.4	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	121 MB	122 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS	National Grid plc

In-app purchases

None

RCOT Communities

No in-app purchases

None

Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RCOT Communities free?

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

Is Grid free?

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

Do RCOT Communities or Grid have ads?

Neither RCOT Communities nor Grid shows ads.

Which is updated more often, RCOT Communities or Grid?

RCOT Communities ships an update monthly, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, RCOT Communities was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid on October 22, 2026.