Comparison

Realtor.com PRO vs Ethos REI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Realtor.com PRO

This app helps real estate agents manage leads and client communication. It provides instant notifications for new leads, allows easy access to contact information, and enables direct calls, texts, or emails to clients.

Highlights
  • Lead management
  • Client communication
  • Instant push notifications
  • Contact information access
  • Direct calling, texting, emailing
Features
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New and improved app for real estate agents! Streamline your lead management and keep in close contact with your current and future clients with our latest inbox tools with the Realtor.com® PRO app. Reach out immediately to new leads while keeping up with your old ones. Manage your pipeline easily with glance-and-go status visibility. Experience streamlined versions of the functionality you already expect, so you can: - Catch leads fast with instant push notifications - See all contact info entered by each lead, like name, location, and property details. - Call, text or email each of your leads straight from the app

About

Ethos REI

This app streamlines wholesale real estate investing by providing a trusted marketplace for verified property deals. It helps investors find, analyze, and secure opportunities while offering wholesalers a platform to move deals faster. Features include deal analysis tools and direct communication with agents.

Highlights
  • Verified property postings
  • Direct access to agents
  • Smart push notifications
  • Fix-and-flip deal analysis tool
  • Advanced search filters
  • Marketplace for wholesalers
Features
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Ethos REI – Sell Fast, Invest Smart, Close Deals The smarter way to find, analyze, and secure wholesale real estate opportunities — all in one powerful app. The wholesale real estate market is full of outdated email blasts, intrusive texts, and a lack of transparency. Many investors get caught in confusing “Daisy Chains” where properties are assigned multiple times before closing, making it hard to know who you’re really buying from. Ethos REI changes that. We’re building the most trusted, organized wholesale marketplace — where every posting is vetted for accuracy and contract validity, the chain is kept short, and investors have confidence they’re getting a legitimate deal from a verified source. Whether you’re an investor or wholesaler, Ethos REI brings your deal flow into the 21st century. Why Investors Choose Ethos REI Verified Property Postings – Every wholesale opportunity is reviewed for accuracy and legitimacy before it hits the marketplace. Direct Access to Ethos Agents – Chat in-app or call to get details, ask questions, or start the purchase process — all in one place. Smart Push Notifications – Get instant alerts for new postings, price drops, and opportunities that match your “Buy Box.” Fix-and-Flip Deal Analysis Tool – Quickly estimate potential profit and ROI so you can make confident, data-driven decisions. Advanced Search Filters – Easily find postings based on location, price, and property type. For Wholesalers: Scale Without the Stress Ethos REI isn’t just for buyers — we’re a powerful tool for wholesalers too. Smaller wholesalers can use Ethos REI and our agents as an extension of their team, allowing them to focus on acquiring great deals while we handle the heavy lifting of marketing and connecting with qualified investors. Our goal is to be the primary marketplace for wholesale investment property disposition, helping you move deals faster and more efficiently than ever before. The Ethos REI Advantage A secure, modern platform for wholesale real estate investing. Transparent, organized, and professional — no more unverified chains or unclear ownership. Built for investors, wholesalers, and large-scale buyers alike. Constantly evolving with new features and partner integrations to make your investing process seamless. Take Control of Your Deal Flow Skip the clutter, avoid the uncertainty, and find vetted wholesale opportunities the moment they become available. Whether your goal is to fix and flip, build a rental portfolio, or scale your wholesale operation, Ethos REI helps you move faster and invest smarter. Download Ethos REI today and start finding wholesale deals you can trust.

Screenshots

Realtor.com PRO4 screens
Ethos REI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ethos REI at 100% against Realtor.com PRO's 11%. Ethos REI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Realtor.com PRO's advantage is ratings volume (285 vs 35). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ethos REI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Realtor.com PRO has 285 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Realtor.com PRO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ethos REI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Realtor.com PRO ships an update monthly, Ethos REI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Realtor.com PRO versus Ethos REI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealtor.com PROEthos REI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (285 ratings)5.0 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings285 — better35
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMove, Inc.Ethos REI LLC

Customer experience

Realtor.com PRO

All ratings286 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative84.2%

Ethos REI

All ratings35 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Realtor.com PRO

From 285 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 📱 Improved app design and modern refresh
  • 💬 Convenient in-app messaging with leads
  • 📊 Centralized lead management dashboard
  • 🔄 Regular app updates and improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 🚫 Poor lead quality and fake contacts
  • 💰 Expensive service with limited ROI
  • 😤 Unethical business practices and deception
  • 📵 Unreliable app functionality on mobile

Ethos REI

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Revolutionize real estate industry
  • 👍 User-friendly and helpful
  • 👍 Smooth and consistent experience
  • 👍 Responsive and great to work with
  • 👍 Professional and knowledgeable

Bugs and requests

Realtor.com PRO

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Login screen freezes or times out
  • App crashes when sending messages
  • App crashes when updating contact status
  • Unable to write or save notes on contacts
  • App freezes within minutes of opening
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  • Automatic logout requiring frequent re-authentication
  • Error messages about app updates when none exist
  • App won't load leads properly (missing images)
  • Contact search returns incorrect results
  • App crashes when changing contact status
  • Texting functionality non-functional
  • Profile update causes app to flicker and stop
  • App fails to display properly on iOS devices
  • App gets stuck in loading loops
  • Auto-responses send despite manual status changes

Requested features

8 requests
  • iPad compatibility
  • Improved login authentication system
  • Better contact note-taking functionality
  • Texting feature that actually works
  • Lead verification and quality control
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  • Account settings and profile management access
  • Auto-response control for follow-ups
  • Display of property images alongside lead information

Ethos REI

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

None

Realtor.com PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Ethos REI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Realtor.com PRO free?
Realtor.com PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ethos REI free?
Ethos REI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Realtor.com PRO or Ethos REI?
Ethos REI is rated higher. Realtor.com PRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Ethos REI averages 5.0 from 35 ratings.
Do Realtor.com PRO or Ethos REI have ads?
Neither Realtor.com PRO nor Ethos REI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Realtor.com PRO or Ethos REI?
Realtor.com PRO ships an update monthly, and Ethos REI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Realtor.com PRO was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ethos REI on October 14, 2026.

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