Comparison

SherMatch+ vs HOAware Resident

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

Head to head
About

SherMatch+

This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan and match paint color
  • Measure surface sheen
  • Organize job folders
  • Find nearest store
  • Create custom colors (subscription)
  • Preview colors in rooms
Features
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SherMatch+ (formerly the ColorSnap Match app) is built for professional painters and contractors who need fast, reliable color and sheen matching—without damaging the wall or wasting time. Use your SherMatch+™ device to scan flat, painted surfaces and instantly match both color and sheen to the closest Sherwin-Williams® paint color. With Plus Subscription, unlock custom color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors—made exclusively through Sherwin-Williams stores (Coming February 2026). Designed for interior and exterior applications across residential and commercial paint jobs, SherMatch+ helps pros move faster through the color-matching process and order paint directly from the nearest Sherwin-Williams store. Built for the jobsite • Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface • Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes • Reduce extra trips to the store • Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces • Ideal for Pros who need accurate color measurement while on the jobsite What you can do for free • Connect your SherMatch+, ColorSnap Match, or ColorSnap Match Pro device • Find the closest Sherwin-Williams paint color • Measure surface sheen (SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro only) • Save colors and organize job folders • View coordinating and similar colors • Preview colors in different room settings • Find the nearest Sherwin-Williams store Unlock with Plus+ Subscription (Coming February 2026) • Create custom paint colors using your SherMatch+ device • Generate a QR code redeemable at any Sherwin-Williams store in the U.S., Canada, Porto Rico, and the Caribbean • Create custom colors beyond standard Sherwin-Williams offerings • Eliminate cutting, patching, and repeat store visits Subscription Details • Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer) • Monthly: $4.99 • Annual: $49.99 Important Notes • SherMatch+ device required for custom color matching • ColorSnap Match and ColorSnap Match Pro support closest-color matching • Sheen measurement supported by SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro If you previously used the ColorSnap Match app, you’re in the right place—SherMatch+ is the next-generation color-matching device. SherMatch+ devices are sold separately at Sherwin-Williams retail stores. You know as well as we do that matching a paint color can be a time-consuming and challenging process. With so many different colors and sheens available, it’s tough to nail down the right color without taking a sample into the store. That’s why we designed the new SherMatch+™. Eliminate the guesswork in paint matching by instantly matching to a Sherwin-Williams paint color and sheen with the click of a button. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HOAware Resident

Stay informed and engaged with your community. Manage HOA dues, track architectural changes, and communicate with your board. An AI assistant is available for common questions.

Highlights
  • View violation notices
  • Submit architectural change applications
  • Pay HOA assessments
  • Receive community announcements
  • Message HOA board
  • File complaints
  • AI assistant for HOA questions
Features
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Used by residents across hundreds of independent homeowners associations nationwide, HOAware Resident is the easiest way to stay informed and engaged with your community. With HOAware Resident, you can: - View violation notices and compliance details - Submit and track architectural change (ACC) applications - Pay HOA assessments and dues (real-world property obligations processed securely via Stripe on behalf of your HOA) - Receive important community announcements and updates - Send and receive messages with your HOA board or management company - File and track complaints - Chat with CORI, an AI-powered assistant that can answer common HOA questions (messages are processed by OpenAI — see our privacy policy for details) - Manage your homeowner profile and contact information No more digging through emails or paperwork. HOAware Resident simplifies communication between residents and their homeowners association, helping you stay organized, informed, and in control. Secure. Simple. Convenient. Built with privacy and ease of use in mind, HOAware Resident gives you quick access to the information that matters most — when you need it. A full privacy policy is available within the app. Note: Access is provided through participating homeowners associations. Your HOA must be a HOAware client for you to use this app. Contact your HOA or management company if you need an account.

Screenshots

SherMatch+4 screens
HOAware Resident4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HOAware Resident at none against SherMatch+'s 2. HOAware Resident also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SherMatch+'s advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HOAware Resident asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HOAware Resident holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SherMatch+ has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, HOAware Resident every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SherMatch+ versus HOAware Resident: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherMatch+HOAware Resident
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLCNoel Lacayo

Customer experience

SherMatch+

All ratings6,819 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative68.3%

HOAware Resident

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SherMatch+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and login issues
  • Inability to connect to device
  • Scrolling issues during account creation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow custom color creation
  • Integrate phone camera for color matching
  • Add color palette and notes features
  • Improve organization and search in app

HOAware Resident

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SherMatch+

Subscriptions2
  • SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$47.991 Year
None

HOAware Resident

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SherMatch+ free?
SherMatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HOAware Resident free?
HOAware Resident is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SherMatch+ or HOAware Resident?
HOAware Resident is rated higher. SherMatch+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while HOAware Resident averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SherMatch+ or HOAware Resident have ads?
Neither SherMatch+ nor HOAware Resident shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SherMatch+ or HOAware Resident?
SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and HOAware Resident every 4 months. Most recently, SherMatch+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and HOAware Resident on October 31, 2026.

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