Neighbor vs Vu New River
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Neighbor
Find and rent affordable storage and parking spaces directly from individuals in your neighborhood. This platform connects people needing extra space with those who have it, offering a cheaper, closer, and more convenient alternative to traditional storage facilities.
- Browse storage and parking spaces
- Book spaces instantly
- Secure automated payments
- Direct messaging with hosts
- List spaces for rent
- Receive secure payouts
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Neighbor is the largest marketplace for storage and parking, bringing every option together in one place. Choose from top-rated storage facilities, drive-up garages, and other spaces you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re storing boxes, parking an RV, or just reclaiming your garage, Neighbor gets you the extra space you need, right where you need it. It pays to be a Neighbor™ Benefits – compared to a traditional storage unit: 1. Cheaper, up to 50% 2. Closer, in your own neighborhood 3. Help a neighbor, not a large storage corporation 4. 6x safer. For extra peace of mind, purchase an affordable property protection plan. 5. Save $1,000’s per year 6. Convenience of an app 7. Help the environment. Neighbor utilizes existing buildings, and eliminates the need to construct new buildings. Neighbor is quickly spreading to every town in the US. We are the only storage company with happy customers in all 50 states! APP FEATURES FOR STORAGE - Browse storage spaces across America - Book a space in seconds - Payments are easy, secure & automated - Message storage hosts directly - Purchase affordable property protection plans - Leave reviews and feedback for storage hosts - Refer friends to Neighbor and get paid APP FEATURES FOR HOSTS - List spaces for rent in minutes - Set a price - Approve reservation requests - Message renters directly - Connect bank account to receive secure, automatic payouts - Refer friends to Neighbor and earn extra cash FEATURED IN: The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and TechCrunch & Inc. Let Neighbor help you find the cheapest, closest, safest storage today. Shoot us an email at support@neighbor.com!
Vu New River
This platform offers residents of a specific community high-tech convenience. Manage payments, submit maintenance requests, connect with neighbors, and access building services. It also provides digital keys and local discounts.
- Payment portal access
- 24/7 maintenance requests
- Community updates
- Resident interest groups
- Concierge services
- Amenity space reservations
- Digital key management
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides Vu New River 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 rating: Neighbor at 4.7 against Vu New River's 2.3. Neighbor also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Neighbor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neighbor has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Neighbor ships an update every 2 weeks, Vu New River every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Neighbor | Vu New River |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Neighbor Storage, Inc. | Elevated Lifestyles Inc |
Customer experience
Neighbor
Vu New River
Bugs and requests
Neighbor
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashing and freezing
- Verification process issues
- Messaging system not working properly
- Incorrect listing information
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to bookmark listings
- Easier way to share listings on other platforms
- Improved messaging and communication features
- More flexible pricing options
Vu New River
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Neighbor
No in-app purchases
Vu New River
No in-app purchases
