MLS vs Russell Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- MLS property search
- Share notes with agent
- Share listings with agent
- Access via REALTOR® code
- Dream home finder
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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!
Russell Home
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The Russell Real Estate Services Home app provides you with a one-stop shop for working with your Russell Real Estate Services agent. You can track the value of your current home, see the most up-to-date and accurate listings in your area, sign up for property alerts, chat with your agent directly throughout your journey, and much more. We are a family-owned company dedicated to becoming your real estate Trusted Advisor For Life® both locally and globally through exceptionally trained agents utilizing the most innovative tools and technology available. Powered by kvCORE for optimal communication between you and your agent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Russell Home at every 3 weeks against MLS's every 2 months. MLS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MLS ships an update every 2 months, Russell Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MLS | Russell Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prospects Software Inc. | Russell Realty Company |
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
Russell Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MLS
No in-app purchases
Russell Home
No in-app purchases
