Carson Living vs Crib NYC
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.
Crib NYC
This platform connects renters with trusted individuals who can visit apartments on their behalf. Save time by receiving detailed video tours and reports without physically visiting properties. Ideal for those relocating, with busy schedules, or seeking to optimize their apartment search.
- Connect renters with viewers
- Remote apartment viewings
- Video tours and reports
- Renters post requirements
- Viewers set own rates
- Build viewer reputation
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Crib is a revolutionary apartment hunting platform that connects Renters with trusted Viewers who visit apartments on their behalf. No more wasting time traveling to properties that don't meet your needs. Whether you're relocating to a new city, have a busy schedule, or just want to save time, Crib makes finding your perfect apartment easier than ever! For Renters Post your apartment requirements and budget. Browse Viewers in your area by their rates and reviews. Get detailed video tours and reports without leaving your home. For Viewers Set your own rates and work on your schedule. Help Renters find their perfect home while earning money. Build your reputation through reviews and grow your business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crib NYC at 5.0 against Carson Living's 3.2. Carson Living's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Crib NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carson Living has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Carson Living ships an update monthly, Crib NYC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carson Living | Crib NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carson Living Inc. | Hemanth Jayaraman |
Customer experience
Carson Living
Crib NYC
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
Crib NYC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Carson Living
No in-app purchases
Crib NYC
No in-app purchases
