Carson Living vs The Asher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carson Living
This app enables remote access for residents, staff, and visitors in multi-family apartment buildings and HOA communities. It facilitates instant communication between property managers and residents for important building updates and notifications.
- Remote access for staff, residents, and visitors
- Instant communication between staff and residents
- Property hardware and software integration
- Building update notifications
- Visitor and courier access management
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Carson integrates with the leading property hardware and software to provide remote access for staff, residents, couriers and visitors and enables instant communication between staff and residents of unstaffed multi-family apartment buildings and HOA communities. Through Carson your property manager can send you instant updates about your home such as a temporary water shut down or an elevator repair.
The Asher
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides The Asher residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Carson Living at monthly against The Asher's every 14 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Carson Living ships an update monthly, The Asher every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carson Living | The Asher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Carson Living Inc. | Elevated Lifestyles Inc |
Bugs and requests
Carson Living
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Digital keys randomly stop working
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- Delivery notifications not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch app support
- Customizable widget options
- Improved guest access management
- Lower resolution video feed option
The Asher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Carson Living
No in-app purchases
The Asher
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Carson Living free?
Is The Asher free?
Do Carson Living or The Asher have ads?
Which is updated more often, Carson Living or The Asher?
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