Comparison

MLS vs Carolines

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

Head to head
About

MLS

Search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to find your next home. Share notes and listings directly with your real estate agent. Requires a code provided by your REALTOR® subscribed to MLS-Touch.

Highlights
  • MLS property search
  • Share notes with agent
  • Share listings with agent
  • Access via REALTOR® code
  • Dream home finder
Features
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*** ATTENTION: You must have a code to access MLS-Client. You can get this code from your REALTOR® if they are subscribed to the MLS-Touch service. Finding your dream home has never been easier with the MLS-Client app. Search the MLS, share notes and listings with your real estate agent and much more!

About

Carolines

Features
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The Carolines app makes booking your appointments even easier. You're just a few taps away from feeling good and looking great! With our App, you can: * Book your next appointment 24/7 * Meet our team and choose your favourite * Keep a record of your appointments * Register and manage your account And More

Screenshots

MLS4 screens
Carolines3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MLS at every 2 months against Carolines's every 9 months. Carolines's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MLS ships an update every 2 months, Carolines every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MLS versus Carolines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLSCarolines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProspects Software Inc.Phorest

Bugs and requests

MLS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Listings not loading properly
  • App freezing and force closing
  • Incorrect mapping of listing details

Requested features

3 requests
  • Broader search and filtering options
  • Improved map view and ability to highlight favorites
  • Price history and school rating information

Carolines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MLS

No in-app purchases

None

Carolines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MLS free?
MLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carolines free?
Carolines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MLS or Carolines have ads?
Neither MLS nor Carolines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MLS or Carolines?
MLS ships an update every 2 months, and Carolines every 9 months. Most recently, MLS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Carolines on October 26, 2026.

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