# VictronConnect vs DockWorks Tether

The clearest difference is rating: DockWorks Tether at 5.0 against VictronConnect's 3.3. DockWorks Tether also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). VictronConnect's advantage is ratings volume (292 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DockWorks Tether holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VictronConnect has 292 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VictronConnect ships an update monthly, DockWorks Tether every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VictronConnect | DockWorks Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victronconnect/id943840744/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockworks-tether/id6443893878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 189 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victron Energy](https://appshunter.io/developer/658834592) | [DockMaster Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459527225) |

## What reviewers say

### VictronConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victronconnect/id943840744)

Access live status information and configure compatible Victron devices. View historical data, update firmware, and explore features through a demo mode. Requires Bluetooth Low Energy.

**Highlights:** Live status data, Read history records, Configure settings, Update firmware, Demo mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly well
- 🚀 Intuitive logic with its operation
- 🚀 Excellent bit of kit
- 🚀 Great app and products
- 👍 Simple and (mostly) reliable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Repeated software issues
- 🐛 Impossible to contact
- 🐛 Alpha quality software
- 🐛 Bluetooth range isn't very good

**Reported bugs**

- Trends data lost
- Bluetooth disconnects when app is closed
- Firmware update broke it
- App doesn't work after update
- Can't connect to device after update

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to turn inverter on/off more accessible
- Show battery percentage
- Time till full charge


### DockWorks Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockworks-tether/id6443893878)

This app enables marine service professionals to manage job details remotely. It allows users to document work with photos, record job locations, and track work hours by clocking in and out. Functionality is available both online and offline, syncing data when connectivity is restored.

**Highlights:** Job photo capture, Location tracking, Clock in/out for work hours, Offline and online modes, Data sync to home office

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VictronConnect free?

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

### Is DockWorks Tether free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VictronConnect or DockWorks Tether?

DockWorks Tether is rated higher. VictronConnect averages 3.3 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while DockWorks Tether averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VictronConnect or DockWorks Tether have ads?

Neither VictronConnect nor DockWorks Tether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VictronConnect or DockWorks Tether?

VictronConnect ships an update monthly, and DockWorks Tether every 6 days. Most recently, VictronConnect was updated on November 1, 2026 and DockWorks Tether on October 18, 2026.

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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.*