# WasteConnect+ vs Tess

The clearest difference is rating: Tess at 5.0 against WasteConnect+'s 2.4. WasteConnect+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. WasteConnect+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WasteConnect+ has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | WasteConnect+ | Tess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasteconnect-plus/id6751504827/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tess-hoshi/id6786035112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waste Connections, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/718176767) | [KnotTheory.ai Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792673449) |

## What reviewers say

### WasteConnect+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasteconnect-plus/id6751504827)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage waste and recycling services with ease. Access collection schedules, get disposal guidance, pay bills, and receive important service updates all in one convenient app.

**Highlights:** Personalized collection schedules, Disposal guidance, Account management, Bill payment, Service alerts, Recycling information

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tess-hoshi/id6786035112)

This app records and transcribes conversations live, saving both the audio and text locally. It offers a simple one-button interface for recording and playback, with options to organize, share, or upload your transcripts. Designed for privacy, all processing happens on your device.

**Highlights:** Live transcription as you speak, One-button record and stop, Saves audio and text locally, Searchable transcript library, Background recording support, On-device speech recognition, Import existing audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tess-Hoshi Pro | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WasteConnect+ free?

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

### Is Tess free?

Tess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WasteConnect+ or Tess?

Tess is rated higher. WasteConnect+ averages 2.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Tess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WasteConnect+ or Tess have ads?

Neither WasteConnect+ nor Tess shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*