TXBoard vs DashKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TXBoard
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TXBoard turns your iPad into an always-on home information display. Mount it on a wall, place it on a desk, or keep it by the entryway: time, date, and weather stay readable at a glance, even from across the room. Core panels Clock: bigger and clearer Large digital clock faces are easy to read from a distance. The layout adapts to portrait and landscape, with optional seconds, lunar date, and seasonal term information. Calendar: the whole month on one screen A full monthly calendar shows holidays, lunar dates, solar terms, custom anniversaries, and countdowns. On Apple platforms, it can also surface today's incomplete Reminders so important plans stay visible. Weather: quiet and glanceable See current temperature, feels-like temperature, conditions, and the next few days of forecast. Use automatic location or add cities manually; updates stay useful without getting in your way. Built for long-running displays - Low CPU and network usage to help reduce power consumption - Stable always-on operation for older iPads - Automatic panel rotation, so the display keeps working without manual switching - Low-interaction design: set it up once and let it stay useful Thoughtful details - Light, dark, and system theme modes - Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese interface support - Custom backgrounds and colors to match your space - Clear information hierarchy for both close-up and distance viewing Great for - Entryways, living rooms, bedrooms, and studies - Desks and workspaces where an old device can become useful again - Guest rooms, shops, classrooms, and other always-on information boards Privacy - We do not collect personal information - Location is used only after your permission and only for local weather - Your configuration stays on your device Give an unused iPad a practical second life as a calm, readable home screen.
DashKit
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Build a dashboard that fits your home. DashKit puts the controls and live information you choose onto one reorderable screen. Start empty, add only what matters, and arrange the fixed grid for portrait or landscape. Features: - Control compatible home accessories, including lights, switches, outlets, thermostats, and cameras - View solar production, household load, grid flow, battery state, and Austrian energy prices - Monitor vehicle charging and battery status - Add JPEG snapshots, MJPEG streams, HLS streams, and browser-based camera feeds - Create image, app launcher, and custom API cards - Lock the dashboard when it is ready DashKit connects directly to the services you configure. Camera credentials and account tokens are stored on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DashKit at none against TXBoard's shown. TXBoard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TXBoard | DashKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mianchi TianXin Technology Co., Ltd. | STRICS IT GmbH |
In-app purchases
TXBoard
No in-app purchases
DashKit
No in-app purchases








