Comparison

HOA Messenger vs My_HOA

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

Head to head
About

HOA Messenger

This app provides a free, easy-to-use platform for HOA managers and board members to streamline community communication and management. Features include broadcasting announcements, direct messaging between residents and managers, document viewing, and vendor management tools.

Highlights
  • Community Broadcasts
  • Resident-Manager Messaging
  • Document Viewing
  • Vendor Search & Messaging
  • Auto Reply Functionality
Features
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Are you a HOA Manager or Board Member looking for an easy to use HOA Management solution for your HOA Community? With HOA Messenger you can create a free HOA Management Platform for your HOA Community in 2 Minutes or less. HOA Messenger Features: -Community Broadcast -Resident-Manager Messaging -Resident-Resident Messaging (Optional) -Document Viewing -Vendor Search for Managers/Board Members -Vendor-Manager Messaging -Auto Reply

About

My_HOA

Manage your community association from your mobile device. Make payments, view account details, access documents, and submit requests. Board members can also review tasks, approvals, and violations.

Highlights
  • Make payments
  • View account details
  • Access community documents
  • Submit requests (ARC, work orders)
  • Manage compliance violations
  • Board member tasks
Features
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The Community Association Management - My HOA Homeowner and Board App is a mobile-friendly way to interface with your community association*. You will be able to make payments, view your account, and access community information all in one place. If you already have a login to your association website, you can login 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 into 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 login with your email address and new password. Once logged in, Homeowners will have direct access to the following features: Easily switch between accounts if multiple properties are owned Homeowner Dashboard Access association documents Access association directories Access association photos Access Contact Us Page Pay Assessments Access compliance violations – add comments and take pictures from mobile device to add to violation Submit ARC Requests and include pictures and attachments (pictures can be taken from mobile device) Access homeowner ledger Submit work orders and check on status of their work orders (add comments and take pictures from mobile device) In addition, Board Members will be able to take advantage of the following features: Board Tasks ARC Review Board documents Violations Review Invoice Approval *Your association must be a customer of Community Association Management, Limited in order to use this app.

Screenshots

HOA Messenger4 screens
My_HOA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HOA Messenger at 2.5 against My_HOA's 2.2. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

HOA Messenger holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of HOA Messenger's written reviews are positive against 14% of My_HOA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOA Messenger ships an update every 6 weeks, My_HOA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HOA Messenger versus My_HOA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOA MessengerMy_HOA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (30 ratings) — better2.2 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB158 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHOA StationCINC Systems

Customer experience

HOA Messenger

All ratings28 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

My_HOA

All ratings25 ratings
Positive32.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

HOA Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

My_HOA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOA Messenger free?
HOA Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My_HOA free?
My_HOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HOA Messenger or My_HOA?
HOA Messenger is rated higher. HOA Messenger averages 2.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while My_HOA averages 2.2 from 25 ratings.
Do HOA Messenger or My_HOA have ads?
Neither HOA Messenger nor My_HOA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOA Messenger or My_HOA?
HOA Messenger ships an update every 6 weeks, and My_HOA every 2 months. Most recently, HOA Messenger was updated on November 2, 2026 and My_HOA on November 5, 2026.

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