Carson Living vs The NYC Plug
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 NYC Plug
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The NYC Plug is the easy way for adults 21+ to find legal, licensed cannabis dispensaries across New York City and New York State. Every listing comes from official New York State licensing data. No gray-market shops, no guesswork: every dispensary you see is licensed. FIND SHOPS NEAR YOU • Live map of licensed dispensaries across NYC and NY State • See what's within 5 miles of you, with one-tap directions • Works across New York, plus nearby NJ, CT, and PA border areas SEE MORE THAN JUST SHOPS • Deals: shops running live offers stand out on the map • Events: dispensary popups and happenings near you, with dates • Sister spots: partner businesses worth a stop nearby • Munchies: ice cream, donuts, and pizza close to your shop KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Real reviews, ratings, and photos from the community • Hours, contact info, and license details on every profile • Verified badge for owner-managed shops OWN A DISPENSARY? Claim your free profile at nycplug.net to manage your info, post deals and events, and reply to reviews. Free forever, no fees or commissions. The NYC Plug is an independent, informational directory for adults 21+. We do not sell or deliver cannabis. Listings are sourced from New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) data; always verify licenses with official sources. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.
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Verdict
Carson Living and The NYC Plug are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 NYC Plug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carson Living | The NYC Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Carson Living Inc. | Dashible |
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 NYC Plug
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Carson Living
No in-app purchases
The NYC Plug
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Carson Living free?
Is The NYC Plug free?
Do Carson Living or The NYC Plug have ads?
Which is updated more often, Carson Living or The NYC Plug?
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