Comparison

MLS vs Clearwater Properties

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

Clearwater Properties

Explore real estate listings across Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Wyoming. Discover properties with interactive maps, detailed insights, and save your favorites. Connect directly with local real estate agents.

Highlights
  • Tailored listings from Montana, Idaho, Washington, Wyoming
  • Interactive property maps
  • Comprehensive property insights
  • Save and wishlist properties
  • Connect with local agents
Features
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Discover the Spirit of the Northwest with Clearwater Properties! Key Features: Tailored Listings: Exclusively from Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Wyoming. Interactive Maps: Pinpoint and discover your dream property. Comprehensive Property Insights: Every detail, from scenic views to amenities. Save & Wishlist: Bookmark your favorites and never miss a new listing. Connect with Experts: Clearwater agents are just a tap away.

Screenshots

MLS4 screens
Clearwater Properties4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MLS at 11K against Clearwater Properties's 2. Clearwater Properties's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MLS against 5.0 for Clearwater Properties. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLS has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MLS ships an update every 2 months, Clearwater Properties every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MLS versus Clearwater Properties: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLSClearwater Properties
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProspects Software Inc.Edge Marketing And Design, LLC

Customer experience

MLS

All ratings9,168 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative30.8%

Clearwater Properties

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Clearwater Properties

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MLS

No in-app purchases

None

Clearwater Properties

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MLS free?
MLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clearwater Properties free?
Clearwater Properties is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MLS or Clearwater Properties?
Clearwater Properties is rated higher. MLS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Clearwater Properties averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MLS or Clearwater Properties have ads?
Neither MLS nor Clearwater Properties shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MLS or Clearwater Properties?
MLS ships an update every 2 months, and Clearwater Properties every 6 weeks. Most recently, MLS was updated on October 1, 2026 and Clearwater Properties on September 14, 2026.

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