Latch App vs Bells Bluff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Latch App
This app provides keyless entry for modern buildings, allowing users to unlock doors via a Doorcode or the app. It enables instant access for guests and services, and logs all entry activity.
- Keyless building access
- Unlock with Doorcode or app
- Grant temporary access
- Automated access for services
- Activity logging
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Latch is the first smart access system that eliminates keys and automates access for everything that needs to happen at a modern building. Open your door with a Doorcode or an app, instantly provide access to all of your favorite people and services through smart Doorcodes, and record everything that happens while you’re away. Use of the app requires Latch hardware to be installed at your building. To learn more about our products visit www.latch.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.latch.com/privacy-policy Support Email: support@latch.com
Bells Bluff
Manage your building's amenities and services with ease. Pay rent, request maintenance, book services, and RSVP for events directly from your device.
- Event RSVP
- Rent payment
- Maintenance requests
- Service booking
- Building amenity management
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The Bells Bluff app is your all-in-one resident app for apartment living — powered by Flamingo, the resident engagement and retention platform trusted across 1,225,000+ apartment units. Everything you need as a resident, in one place: • RSVP to resident events and community socials • Pay rent securely • Request and track maintenance • Book amenities, guest suites, and concierge services • Earn resident rewards for events, referrals, and renewals • Connect with neighbors on the community feed • Get answers instantly from the AI resident assistant • Access mobile keys, packages, and building announcements Bells Bluff Apartments is managed by Sandhurst Apartment Management and powered by Flamingo, the resident engagement and resident retention platform for apartment communities — bringing events, rewards, rent, maintenance, and AI into one resident app. Learn more about Flamingo at getflamingo.com. Powered by Flamingo — the resident engagement app for apartment communities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Latch App at 155K against Bells Bluff's 69. Latch App also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Latch App against 4.7 for Bells Bluff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Latch App has 155K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Latch App ships an update every 2 months, Bells Bluff monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Latch App | Bells Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (155K ratings) | 4.7 (69 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155K — better | 69 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Latchable, Inc. | 2625 E Camelback Rd LLC |
Customer experience
Latch App
Bells Bluff
Bugs and requests
Latch App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent door recognition
- Session timeouts causing lockouts
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Wallet integration
- Customizable access permissions
- Improved widget functionality
- Offline mode for emergencies
Bells Bluff
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Latch App
No in-app purchases
Bells Bluff
No in-app purchases
