Carson Living vs The Ballantine
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 Ballantine
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides The Ballantine 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 Ballantine's every 6 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 Ballantine every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carson Living | The Ballantine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 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 | 193 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 Ballantine
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Carson Living
No in-app purchases
The Ballantine
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Carson Living free?
Is The Ballantine free?
Do Carson Living or The Ballantine have ads?
Which is updated more often, Carson Living or The Ballantine?
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