Comparison

Tether vs Maintain.Home

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

Head to head
About

Tether

Seamlessly integrate your mobile device with your Linux desktop. Share clipboards, transfer files, and discover your desktop locally over Wi-Fi. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption, with no cloud servers or accounts needed.

Highlights
  • Shared Clipboard Sync
  • Bi-directional File Transfers
  • Local Network Discovery
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • No Cloud Services Required
Features
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Tether is an app designed for Linux users running custom desktop environments (Wayland). It provides essential ecosystem integration between your mobile device and your workstation, operating entirely over your local Wi-Fi. There are no cloud servers, third-party services, or accounts required. All data is routed strictly on your local network and secured with end-to-end mTLS encryption. Features: • Shared Clipboard: Sync clipboard text bi-directionally between your iPhone and your Linux machine. • File Transfers: Send documents, photos, and archives directly to your desktop, or receive files from it. • Local Discovery: Uses mDNS/Bonjour to automatically find your desktop - no static IP configuration needed. • Encrypted Connections: Device pairing and all network traffic are secured via mutual TLS certificates. Note: Tether is the iOS client app. To use it, simply run the free, open-source Tether desktop application (available as a CLI or GTK app) on your Linux machine. Visit the project's repository to download it and get started.

About

Maintain.Home

Features
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Stop letting small home maintenance tasks turn into expensive repairs. Maintain gives you a complete maintenance schedule tailored to your home, your climate, and expert recommendations. Get the right task at the right time. From HVAC filters and gutter cleaning to smoke detector checks and freeze alerts, Maintain helps you protect your biggest investment without the stress. KEY FEATURES - 100+ pre-loaded maintenance tasks with step-by-step instructions - Smart reminders for upcoming, overdue, and seasonal tasks - Freeze alerts when temperatures are about to drop - Appliance log with warranty tracking and document storage - Cost tracking for DIY and professional home expenses - CSV export for budgets, taxes, and records - Support for multiple homes - Custom tasks for anything specific to your home - Photo documentation for completed tasks and warranties Maintain automatically adjusts your schedule based on whether you live in a warm or cold climate, so you always get relevant reminders. FREE vs PREMIUM Free users can track unlimited built in tasks. Upgrade to Maintain Premium to unlock custom tasks, photo documentation, cost tracking, appliance log, freeze alerts, CSV export, and support for multiple homes. Choose the plan that works for you: - Monthly: $2.99/month - Yearly: $9.99/year (best value) - Lifetime: $24.99 one-time Download Maintain today and never miss what your home needs next. Privacy Policy: https://www.punk.industries/maintain.html Terms of Use: https://www.punk.industries/maintain.html

Screenshots

Tether3 screens
Maintain.Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tether at none against Maintain.Home's 3. Maintain.Home's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). 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. Maintain.Home sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tether versus Maintain.Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetherMaintain.Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.117.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZack BartelPunk Industries

In-app purchases

None

Tether

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Maintain.Home

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maintain.Home free?
Maintain.Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tether or Maintain.Home have ads?
Neither Tether nor Maintain.Home shows ads.

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