Comparison

NYDocSubmit vs Homeaglow for Cleaners

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

Head to head
About

NYDocSubmit

This app allows New York State residents to submit required documentation for various public assistance programs without visiting a local office. It supports SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, and Medicaid, but has specific exclusions for initial applications and certain sensitive information.

Highlights
  • Submit SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, Medicaid documents
  • Avoid trips to local social services offices
  • Supports multiple New York counties
  • Medicaid recertification submission
  • Digital document submission
Features
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NYDocSubmit enables residents of New York State to submit required documents for SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, and Medicaid – avoiding another trip to the local social services district (“district”) office. This App is available to residents of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westchester, Wyoming, and Yates Counties at this time. If your district is not listed, check back soon to see if it has been added. This App is NOT monitored for emergencies. You must contact your district office directly if you need help to address an emergency. DO NOT use this App to submit an initial application for SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, or Medicaid; to submit a SNAP Interim Report, SNAP Change Report Form, or SNAP Periodic Report; or to submit a recertification application for SNAP, HEAP, or Temporary Assistance. However, you may use NYDocSubmit to submit a Medicaid recertification. DO NOT submit sensitive information, such as HIV status or domestic violence information and/or addresses that must remain confidential to safeguard you or a household member. If you need to submit such information, or if the App is not available, provide the documents to your district in a manner OTHER THAN through this App, such as through the U.S. Postal Service, in person, kiosk (if available), or fax machine.

About

Homeaglow for Cleaners

This app helps cleaning professionals find new clients and manage their business operations. It offers tools for job management, client communication, and instant payment processing, allowing users to focus on providing cleaning services.

Highlights
  • Client acquisition
  • Job scheduling
  • Client management
  • Instant payments
  • Tip retention
Features
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Homeaglow connects you with new clients and provides you with the tools you need to manage your business, so you can focus on what you do best. Run your business entirely in the app. You'll get access to real-time cleaning jobs that fit your schedule. You can message and manage your clients to encourage repeat business. And when the job is done, you can get paid instantly and keep 100% of your tips. No more searching for clients and working too few hours. With Homeaglow, you can focus on delivering happiness to as many clients as you'd like.

Screenshots

NYDocSubmit4 screens
Homeaglow for Cleaners4 screens

Verdict

The call

NYDocSubmit and Homeaglow for Cleaners both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of NYDocSubmit's written reviews are positive against 25% of Homeaglow for Cleaners's. NYDocSubmit also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Homeaglow for Cleaners's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NYDocSubmit against 4.7 for Homeaglow for Cleaners. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of NYDocSubmit's written reviews are positive against 25% of Homeaglow for Cleaners's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NYDocSubmit ships an update every 3 months, Homeaglow for Cleaners fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NYDocSubmit versus Homeaglow for Cleaners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYDocSubmitHomeaglow for Cleaners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26K ratings) — better4.7 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better25.2% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better16K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB93 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNew York State Office of Information Technology Serviceshomeaglow

Customer experience

NYDocSubmit

All ratings24,854 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative21.5%

Homeaglow for Cleaners

All ratings16,292 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews477 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative66.2%

User reviews

NYDocSubmit

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort
  • 🚀 Secure and private document submission
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Accessible for those without transportation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Limited document upload options
  • 🐛 Inability to log out of accounts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across devices
  • 🐛 Difficulty submitting digital documents

Homeaglow for Cleaners

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💰 Potential to make good money
  • 🌟 Great for independent contractors
  • 👍 Flexible work schedule

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of customer support
  • 🕰️ Last-minute cancellations by clients
  • 💰 Low pay rates for cleaners
  • 🔒 Account deactivation issues
  • 🤖 Automated/impersonal communication

Bugs and requests

NYDocSubmit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera function issues
  • Keyboard blocking UI elements
  • Inconsistent behavior when submitting multiple documents

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow document uploads from phone's photo gallery
  • Implement a chat or messaging feature for quick questions
  • Enable batch document submission
  • Add an option to log out of accounts

Homeaglow for Cleaners

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App glitches and crashes
  • Unreliable job notifications
  • Incorrect address information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved communication channels
  • Calendar integration
  • Clearer policies and transparency
  • Better client accountability

In-app purchases

None

NYDocSubmit

No in-app purchases

None

Homeaglow for Cleaners

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NYDocSubmit free?
NYDocSubmit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Homeaglow for Cleaners free?
Homeaglow for Cleaners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NYDocSubmit or Homeaglow for Cleaners?
NYDocSubmit is rated higher. NYDocSubmit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Homeaglow for Cleaners averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.
Do NYDocSubmit or Homeaglow for Cleaners have ads?
Neither NYDocSubmit nor Homeaglow for Cleaners shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NYDocSubmit or Homeaglow for Cleaners?
NYDocSubmit ships an update every 3 months, and Homeaglow for Cleaners fortnightly. Most recently, NYDocSubmit was updated on October 17, 2026 and Homeaglow for Cleaners on October 17, 2026.

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