Aptly CRM vs RentEngine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aptly CRM
Streamline property management by unifying communication channels like email and SMS into a single, collaborative inbox. Automate tasks, manage workflows from leasing to move-outs, and provide exceptional resident experiences on the go.
- Unified communication inbox (email, SMS, voice)
- Workflow automation for tasks
- Collaborative team inboxes
- Automated routing and follow-up
- Saved communication templates
- Task management for workflows
- Mobile access to customer/property info
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“Top 20 Most Promising PropTech Solutions” -CIO Magazine “Top Tech Tools to Watch”- Multihousing News Easy to use as an inbox, but packed with powerful tools to bring teams together to close more deals and provide incredible resident experiences. Aptly for iOS is the perfect mobile companion to the Aptly desktop app that connects you to conversations, contacts, and important workflows. Aptly brings all of your communication channels (email, SMS, voice) into one place so you can delegate and share conversations, while managing critical workflow from leasing to move-outs. Best of all, you can do all this while on the go- anytime, anywhere. ----------------------------------- WHY CHOOSE APTLY? ----------------------------------- ** Stop bouncing between your property management software, inbox, spreadsheets, and various apps. ** Aptly is one place for everyone to communicate and get things done. ** Get more done by leveraging automations for common tasks and communications ** Manage more doors with less effort ----------------------------------- HOW DOES IT WORK? ----------------------------------- Connect your inbox (Office 365 or G Suite) and you property management software. Your conversations will automatically get organized by contacts (resident, owners, vendors) and related back to the data from your property management software (portfolios, buildings, units, leases). Your Aptly inboxes are designed to be collaborative and shared. Put an end to the endless CCs and FWDs that clutter team inboxes. You can assign any conversation to teammates and include private notes. Use powerful inbox rules to route conversations to the right teammate automatically based on a sender info (ie. data from the property management software) and ensure timely follow up. Your team can use saved communication templates to respond to common questions with a few taps. Convert conversations into follow up tasks by adding them to an Aptly board for tracking a wide range of workflows from leasing to move-outs. Inbox rules can also automatically convert notifications from popular internet listing sites (ie. Zillow, Zumper, etc.) into prospects, automate follow up and notify you when they have a question or scheduled a tour. Deliver exceptional service on the go with customer and property information in your pocket. Avoid giving customers your personal phone number by using a Twilio connected line into Aptly. Calls and SMS sent on your Aptly phone line via the iOS app will automatically be tracked and shared with your team. The Aptly iOS app is perfect for remote teams to stay connect to their important conversations and tasks from anywhere at any time. To use the app, you must have an active Aptly account.
RentEngine
Streamline your property leasing from your mobile device. Manage units, track leasing status, schedule showings, and communicate with prospects efficiently. This tool helps you respond faster and keep your rental process moving smoothly.
- Property unit overview
- Leasing status tracking
- Showings calendar
- Prospect communication
- Lockbox code generation
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Manage every step of the leasing process from your phone with the RentEngine app. - Properties: View all units at a glance and track leasing status in real time. - Showings Calendar: See upcoming showings, view details, and contact prospects directly. - Command Center: Text or call new leads instantly and keep every conversation organized. - Lockbox Management: Generate and share lockbox codes with one tap. With the RentEngine app, you can respond to prospects faster, manage showings, and keep leasing moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aptly CRM at every 3 days against RentEngine's fortnightly. Aptly CRM also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aptly CRM against 5.0 for RentEngine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Aptly CRM ships an update every 3 days, RentEngine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aptly CRM | RentEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Invisible Apps, Inc. | RentEngine |
Customer experience
Aptly CRM
RentEngine
In-app purchases
Aptly CRM
No in-app purchases
RentEngine
No in-app purchases
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