Comparison

OVBR MLS vs Brightlayer Home

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

Head to head
About

OVBR MLS

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Powered by Rapattoni Edge MLS, this app allows real estate professionals to search for listings and access other MLS features on mobile devices. It delivers accurate, live, real-time listing data along with pictures, listing history, the ability to share listings via email or social media, and all of the other features users have come to expect from the Rapattoni MLS. Highlights include: • Standard Search, Map Search, and Quick Search, plus Hotsheets showing new activity • Revise listings on the go with status changes, price updates, and more • Upload listing pictures directly from your phone or tablet • View, add, and update your Contacts, then connect via phone or email • Save and organize listings in multiple carts • Responsive user interface adapts to fit phones and tablets • Also includes Agent/Office Search, tax records, social media integration, and more! Note: This app can only be used by licensed agents, brokers, and other real estate professionals who have an active MLS subscription with a valid Agent ID and Password. For more information, visit Rapattoni Corporation on the web: http://www.rapattoni.com/products-services/rapattoni-mls Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Rapattoni-Corporation-374152779313159/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/Rapattoni Email: mlsappsupport@rapattoni.com

About

Brightlayer Home

Monitor and control your home's power usage with smart breakers and wiring devices. Gain energy insights, set schedules for cost savings, and receive important notifications. Manage connected devices remotely and enhance security with features like vacation mode.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy insights
  • Historical energy usage data
  • Customizable energy-saving schedules
  • Remote device control
  • Out-of-ordinary activity notifications
  • Vacation mode for security
  • Voice control integration
Features
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The Brightlayer Home app works with Eaton smart breakers and wiring devices.  Easily view power usage, control connected devices remotely and make more informed energy decisions. • Energy insights- Better understand energy usage inside the home with real-time and historical insights • Cost savings- Create schedules and scenes to fit your daily routine and to save energy. • Stay up to date- Receive notifications of out of the ordinary activities • Flexible load control- Easily connect Eaton smart home technologies to manage and control energy usage • Added security- Vacation mode turns lights on and off randomly to make seem like someone is home • Voice Control – Pair with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands

Screenshots

OVBR MLS2 screens
Brightlayer Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brightlayer Home at every 3 weeks against OVBR MLS's every 19 months. OVBR MLS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

OVBR MLS ships an update every 19 months, Brightlayer Home every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OVBR MLS versus Brightlayer Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOVBR MLSBrightlayer Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—30.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRapattoni CorporationEaton Corporation

Bugs and requests

OVBR MLS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Brightlayer Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Schedules randomly disappearing
  • Devices disconnecting from WiFi
  • App login issues and account creation problems
  • Incompatibility with certain WiFi routers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add advanced scheduling options (e.g. if-then rules)
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Integrate with popular smart home platforms (e.g. Alexa, Google Home)
  • Add support for more device types (e.g. EV chargers)

In-app purchases

None

OVBR MLS

No in-app purchases

None

Brightlayer Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OVBR MLS free?
OVBR MLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brightlayer Home free?
Brightlayer Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OVBR MLS or Brightlayer Home have ads?
Neither OVBR MLS nor Brightlayer Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OVBR MLS or Brightlayer Home?
OVBR MLS ships an update every 19 months, and Brightlayer Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, OVBR MLS was updated on October 30, 2026 and Brightlayer Home on October 30, 2026.

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