HETMA vs ThingLink Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HETMA
Connect, learn, and grow with the official app for higher education AV professionals. Access exclusive content, advance your career with certifications and mentorship, and discover tested technology solutions.
- Connect with AV teams and tech leaders
- Access exclusive articles, podcasts, and videos
- Apply for scholarships and get certified
- Find mentors through the Prism program
- Discover HETMA Approved product evaluations
- Attend virtual meetups and live events
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HETMA: Your AV Community in Higher Ed Join the official app of HETMA (Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance)—the leading nonprofit dedicated to elevating higher ed professionals in the AV industry. Whether you're an AV manager, instructional designer, programmer, or tech support pro, this is your home base for connection, learning, and professional growth. What You’ll Get: • Connect with Your People – Chat and collaborate with AV teams and tech leaders across colleges and universities • Learn & Level Up – Access exclusive articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and case studies • Advance Your Career – Apply for scholarships, get certified, and find mentors through the Prism program • Test Real Tech – Discover what works in classrooms through our HETMA Approved product evaluations • Get Involved – Attend virtual meetups, live events, and major tradeshows with your peers Whether you're solving AV challenges on campus or shaping the future of learning tech, the HETMA app is your go-to hub. Download now and power up your higher ed AV journey!
ThingLink Capture
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Go from a 3D scan to a spatial learning experience in minutes. With any LiDAR-enabled iOS device, you can capture 3D scans that are automatically processed and uploaded to ThingLink, where you can easily add contextual rich-media hotspots. These annotated 3D models can be viewed on any device and integrated into your LMS. ThingLink Capture also powers our Apple Vision Pro experience: the uploaded 3D model is used for object-tracking training, enabling learners to see hotspots attached to real-world objects through the headset.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HETMA at weekly against ThingLink Capture's every 2 months. HETMA also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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.
HETMA ships an update weekly, ThingLink Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HETMA | ThingLink Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance, Inc. | Thinglink |
In-app purchases
HETMA
No in-app purchases
ThingLink Capture
No in-app purchases
Questions
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