ClarityFirst vs CREFC Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClarityFirst
This app provides a transparent and efficient platform for managing commercial real estate transactions. Access real-time deal status, property data, and secure communication tools to streamline closings. It requires access to the web application and is designed for professionals involved in property deals.
- Deal closing process transparency
- Real-time automatic notifications
- 24/7 access to deal information
- Manage multiple transactions
- Secure digital platform
- Comprehensive property data search
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Focus on the deal, not the distractions. ClarityFirst®, from First American National Commercial Services, combines innovative technology and our team of experts to get your deal done. Complete Transparency See exactly where you are in the closing process and what‘s needed to advance toward completion. Get automatic notifications in real-time. Increased Efficiency Access your deal information 24/7 on any device. Manage multiple transactions in one place. Trusted Security Secure digital platform with multi-factor authentication, encryption technology, and state-of-the-art wire transfer verification. Property Search Access comprehensive property data, including: property information & characteristics, owner mailing address, parcel boundaries, tax information and maps, transaction history and public records – all in one place. Use of the ClarityFirst® application requires access to the ClarityFirst® web application. For access, contact your local First American NCS sales representative. Some ClarityFirst® features and/or property information may not be available in all areas. Not all features are available from your mobile device. Fees may apply where required by law. Privacy notice: to learn more about the categories of personal information we collect when you download this application and how we may use that information, please visit www.FirstAm.com/AppNotice. To learn more about our privacy practice overall, please visit our privacy policy at www.FirstAm.com/Privacy. © 2026 First American, the eagle logo, First American Title, ClarityFirst and firstam.com are registered trademarks or trademarks of First American Financial Corporation and/or its affiliates.
CREFC Connect
This app facilitates connections within the commercial real estate finance industry. It provides access to news, event registration, and member directories. Users can engage with peers and maximize their membership benefits.
- Member Directory
- Event Calendar
- News Feed
- Member Messaging
- Document Resources
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Connect and Engage with peers around the commercial real estate finance industry with the CREFC Connect App. This app is designed to help members maximize their membership experience. Get the latest news and information, learn about and register for upcoming events, and stay engaged with other CREFC members. Through technology we hope to make it easier to stay connected, informed, and participate in CREFC! Features Include: Member Directory Conference and Event Calendar News Feed Member-to-Member Messaging Document Resources & More!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ClarityFirst at none against CREFC Connect's shown. ClarityFirst also leads on ratings volume (276 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CREFC Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClarityFirst has 276 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ClarityFirst ships an update every 6 weeks, CREFC Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClarityFirst | CREFC Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (276 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | First American Financial Corporation | Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. |
Customer experience
ClarityFirst
CREFC Connect
In-app purchases
ClarityFirst
No in-app purchases
CREFC Connect
No in-app purchases
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