MLS vs Forteza Realty
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!
Forteza Realty
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The Forteza Realty app is your personal guide to buying, selling, and investing across Florida, built to keep you connected to the experts. Local Guidance You Can Trust - Lean on agents who know Florida neighborhoods inside and out. Whether you are searching in Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa, or beyond, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Personalized Property Feed - Browse a curated stream of homes matched to what matters most to you. Like or pass on listings to sharpen your search and help your agent understand exactly what you are looking for. Direct Line to Your Agent - Message right from the app to ask questions, share favorites, and get quick, caring responses at every step. Smart Search Tools - Use detailed filters and real-time alerts so you never miss a new listing that fits your needs. From first search to closing day, the Forteza Realty app is here to make your Florida real estate experience personal, guided, and truly supportive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Forteza Realty at every 2 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, Forteza Realty every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MLS | Forteza Realty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 215 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prospects Software Inc. | Forteza Realty LLC |
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
Forteza Realty
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MLS
No in-app purchases
Forteza Realty
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MLS free?
Is Forteza Realty free?
Do MLS or Forteza Realty have ads?
Which is updated more often, MLS or Forteza Realty?
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