# Section8 vs Homey NYC

The clearest difference is rating: Homey NYC at 4.8 against Section8's 3.1. Homey NYC also leads on ratings volume (636 vs 36) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Section8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homey NYC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Section8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Homey NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homey NYC has 636 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Section8's written reviews are positive against 64% of Homey NYC's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Section8 | Homey NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/section8/id1445219251/reviews) | **[4.8 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homey-nyc/id6748840051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **636** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Warren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445219250) | [Homey Affordable Housing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827602212) |

## What reviewers say

### Section8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/section8/id1445219251)

This app guides users through the process of finding affordable housing. It breaks down each step, offers rent calculation, appointment reminders, and apartment complex lookups. Users can call complexes directly, access required documents, and switch between English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step housing process guidance, Rent calculation tool, Appointment reminders, Apartment complex map lookup, Direct calling to complexes, Document sharing, Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Homey NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homey-nyc/id6748840051)

This app simplifies the process of applying for affordable housing lotteries in New York City. It helps manage paperwork and applications, aiming to make the complex process easier for users. Offers a free trial period for new users.

**Highlights:** Housing lottery application management, Paperwork simplification, Free 7-day trial, Unlimited applications with subscription, Subscription management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homey Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Homey Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Section8 free?

Section8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homey NYC free?

Homey NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Section8 or Homey NYC?

Homey NYC is rated higher. Section8 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Homey NYC averages 4.8 from 636 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*