Comparison

ConnectLIVING vs Balwin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ConnectLIVING

Features
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Evolve into a connected building. By connecting people to buildings, we are redefining the residential and commercial building space and changing the future of building management. Built for owner & tenant: For the tenant and owners, an empowering tool to log any queries relating to billing and maintenance at their own convenient time without having to make endless phone calls and sending emails. ConnectLiving integrates with leading property management software, bringing a clean and simple tenant-centric interface to life whilst being able to integrate seamlessly with details like billing, tenant information and more! - Access by Lobby Tablet or App - Maintenance Fault Logging - Billing & Account Balance - Emergency Contacts Look forward to exciting updates!

About

Balwin

Access development information, manage services, and stay connected with your community. Explore current and upcoming projects, receive important notifications, and book amenities. This app provides a convenient way to manage your living space and connect with essential services.

Highlights
  • Explore developments
  • Consolidated notifications center
  • Access important contacts
  • Book lifestyle amenities
  • Emergency service links
  • Manage visitor access
  • View and pay utilities
Features
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The Balwin app has provided a convenient platform for residents to access content, services, and development-related information directly from your phone. • Developments Explore all current and upcoming developments within the Balwin ecosystem at the click of a button. • Notifications Stay informed with the use of a consolidated notifications center, including general notifications, urgent notifications and booking status updates. • Directory Access to important contacts within your development, from the managing agents to key service providers. • Lifestyle Centre Immerse yourself in the ultimate lifestyle experience by navigating through the available recreational facilities and bookable amenities within your development. • Emergency Services In the case of emergency, use the quick link contact numbers in the Emergency Services feature for urgent assistance. • Events Stay up to date with all events and activities within your development. • Access Control Manage your visitor’s access in the palm of your hand. • Points of Interest Navigate through the various points of interest in and around your development. • Snags Manage your unit snag list at the click of a button • Utilities View and pay for your linked utility accounts. • Fibre Manage all your connectivity needs.

Screenshots

ConnectLIVING4 screens
Balwin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Balwin at none against ConnectLIVING's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectLIVING ships an update every 4 weeks, Balwin every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ConnectLIVING versus Balwin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectLIVINGBalwin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarren CanningThink Digital (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ConnectLIVING

No in-app purchases

None

Balwin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectLIVING free?
ConnectLIVING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balwin free?
Balwin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ConnectLIVING or Balwin have ads?
ConnectLIVING shows ads; Balwin does not.
Which is updated more often, ConnectLIVING or Balwin?
ConnectLIVING ships an update every 4 weeks, and Balwin every 6 weeks. Most recently, ConnectLIVING was updated on November 2, 2026 and Balwin on November 2, 2026.

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