# MLS vs Tethermore

MLS and Tethermore both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tethermore's written reviews are positive against 57% of MLS's. Tethermore also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). MLS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tethermore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MLS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MLS against 5.0 for Tethermore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLS has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of MLS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tethermore's.

MLS ships an update every 2 months, Tethermore every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLS | Tethermore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-client/id1060543722/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tethermore/id6771583099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 143 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Prospects Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/422759717) | [Brendan Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771583101) |

## What reviewers say

### MLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-client/id1060543722)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to communicate with agent
- 💡 Helpful features like mortgage calculator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and frequently crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and filter search results
- 🔍 Inaccurate listing information and pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Listings not loading properly
- App freezing and force closing
- Incorrect mapping of listing details

**Requested features**

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


### Tethermore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tethermore/id6771583099)

This app helps you maintain important relationships by sending personalized reminders to reach out. It suggests message ideas based on upcoming events and your history with contacts, making it easier to stay connected.

**Highlights:** Personalized reach-out reminders, Custom check-in frequencies, Smart message suggestions, Track birthdays and moments, Direct messaging integration, Relationship history tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLS free?

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

### Is Tethermore free?

Tethermore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MLS or Tethermore?

Tethermore is rated higher. MLS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Tethermore averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MLS or Tethermore have ads?

Neither MLS nor Tethermore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLS or Tethermore?

MLS ships an update every 2 months, and Tethermore every 2 days. Most recently, MLS was updated on October 12, 2026 and Tethermore on September 30, 2026.

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