Buildium vs Elite Connect HOA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buildium
This app empowers property managers with essential tools on the go. It streamlines task management, payment processing, and access to crucial property and contact information. Stay connected and informed about your portfolio from anywhere.
- Manage tasks and work orders
- Receive resident payments
- View property information
- Access tenant, owner, and vendor data
- Communicate with contacts
- Navigate to properties
- Add photos with phone camera
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The new Buildium app is faster, sleeker, and easier to use than ever before. Designed with property managers in mind, our app puts the power of our industry-leading software at your fingertips — no matter where you are. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand our capabilities. Key features: - Manage tasks and work orders - Receive resident payments on-the-go - View property information - View tenant, owner, and vendor information - Provide property owners access to key information - Call, text, or email contacts from your iPhone - Locate and get directions to properties using maps - Add photos quickly with your phone’s camera
Elite Connect HOA
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The Homeowner and Board App is a mobile-friendly way to interface with your community association. You will be able to view your account, and access community information all in one place. If you already have a login to your association website, you can log in to the App using the same email address and password you use for your association website. If you do not have a current login to your association site, simply click the register button and submit your information. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to set your password and then you will be able to log in to your account directly from this app. If you already have a login and do not remember your password, click the Forgot Password link, enter your email address to request a password reset and you will receive an email with a link to set your password. Once set, you can log in with your email address and new password.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Buildium at fortnightly against Elite Connect HOA's every 6 months. Elite Connect HOA's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). 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.
Buildium ships an update fortnightly, Elite Connect HOA every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buildium | Elite Connect HOA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buildium | CINC Systems |
Bugs and requests
Buildium
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant sign-out issues
- Tenant screening process unreliable
- Incorrect tenant information displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view rent payments and ledgers
- Option to customize navigation menu
- Improved photo upload functionality
- Landlord/owner access to app features
Elite Connect HOA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Buildium
No in-app purchases
Elite Connect HOA
No in-app purchases







