Comparison

HOA GO vs RunHOA

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

Head to head
About

HOA GO

Connect with your homeowner's association to receive news, participate in forums, and manage your account. Access important documents, report issues, and pay dues electronically. Designed for residents, board members, and property managers.

Highlights
  • HOA News & Forums
  • Event Calendar
  • Document Access (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Guidelines)
  • Problem Reporting
  • Electronic Bill Payment
  • Notifications & Push Messages
  • Account & Violation Review
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Stay in touch with your homeowner’s association with the HOA GO App! - Get HOA News - Join HOA Forums - Stay up-to-date on HOA Calendar of Events - Have the CC&R’s and Bylaws at your finger tips - Easily review Architectural Guidelines - Report a Problem in your community - Pay your HOA monthly bill electronically - Get important notifications from your HOA - Contact HOA security quickly - Review your HOA account, violations, dues, etc. - View HOA Map - Receive push messages, automatic emails - Create renter accounts - View historical data, and more! - HOA Board members have access to property lists, financial reports, meetings, applications, security logs and violations - Property managers can easily address violations, run meetings, communicate with homeowners and the Board, view and process HOA applications, and manage vendors IMPORTANT: A login is required to use HOA GO. If you do not have a login, contact your HOA Board or property management to get a login. If you HOA is not using HOA GO, then tell your HOA Board that they should use HOA GO!

About

RunHOA

This app simplifies community management for HOAs and residential associations. It offers tools for organizing directories, sharing documents, facilitating communication, and managing payments and events. Designed for communities of all sizes, it provides a secure portal for homeowners and robust features for boards.

Highlights
  • HOA Directories (Units, Members, Officers, Vendors)
  • Secure Member Portal
  • Built-in Email and Text Messaging
  • Community Calendar
  • Digital Member Cards with QR codes
  • Document Storage with Unlimited Cloud Storage
  • Role-based User Permissions
Features
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RunHOA — The Simplest Way to Manage Your Community RunHOA is a modern, all-in-one platform designed for any Homeowners Association. Whether your community has 10 units or 10,000, RunHOA helps boards and homeowners stay organized, transparent, and connected through one clean, intuitive app. Any HOA or residential community can sign up and begin using RunHOA to manage directories, documents, communications, payments, events, and more. Powerful Features for Any Community HOA Directories • Units, Members, Officers, and Vendors • Easy navigation and quick access to community information Member Portal • Each homeowner receives a secure portal with personalized access • View announcements, documents, events, and more HOA Communications • Built-in email and text messaging • Reach your entire community in seconds HOA Calendar • Display meetings, events, and important dates for residents Member Cards • QR-coded digital membership cards for residents Documents • Store and share governing documents, newsletters, minutes, and budgets • Unlimited cloud storage Everything Your Community Needs • Unlimited units and users • Role-based user permissions • Accessible 24/7 from anywhere • Built-in knowledgebase and help center • Free 30-day trial (no credit card required) • Email, phone, text, and ticket support RunHOA is designed to support any HOA, condo association, townhome community, or residential neighborhood, making community operations simple, transparent, and accessible for both boards and residents. RunHOA – The Faster, Easier Way to Run Your Community Download today and simplify your HOA.

Screenshots

HOA GO4 screens
RunHOA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunHOA at every 5 days against HOA GO's every 40 months. RunHOA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). HOA GO's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

RunHOA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOA GO ships an update every 40 months, RunHOA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
HOA GO versus RunHOA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOA GORunHOA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClearVision AppsShawn Dsouza

Customer experience

HOA GO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RunHOA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HOA GO

No in-app purchases

None

RunHOA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOA GO free?
HOA GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunHOA free?
RunHOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HOA GO or RunHOA?
RunHOA is rated higher. HOA GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RunHOA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HOA GO or RunHOA have ads?
Neither HOA GO nor RunHOA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOA GO or RunHOA?
HOA GO ships an update every 40 months, and RunHOA every 5 days. Most recently, HOA GO was updated on October 12, 2026 and RunHOA on October 9, 2026.

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