Red Deer Connect App vs Elev
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Red Deer Connect App
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Red Deer Connect platform helps Visitors, Red Deer and Area residents top find Local Businesses, product and services with ease. Providing an opportunity for Local Businesses to display their best products and services to residents with pride. Save time by looking up for our local small & medium businesses and promote them. No need to walk all over town to find the best local products and services. Services: - Business Directory for Local Businesses in Red Deer and Central Alberta - Map directory for Local Businesses in Central Alberta - Find whats going on with Central Alberta Local Business Events - Central Alberta Eat & Drink Locations - Central Alberta News feed - etc.
Elev
Find and secure off-campus student housing with ease. This app simplifies the rental process from viewing to lease signing and rent payment, helping you focus on your studies and personal growth.
- Student rental matching
- Easy viewing scheduling
- One-time profile application
- Direct host chat
- Digital lease signing
- Flexible rent payments
- Autopay for rent
- Maintenance request tracking
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Elev simplifies renting, so you can focus on learning, exploring, and growing. Matched to Your Needs - Elev connects you with the ideal off-campus rentals that suit your needs. Whether it's commute time or personal preferences, we've got you covered. Viewing Made Easy - Set up a viewing without the back-and-forth. We've made it simple, so you can focus on what matters: finding your place. Quick Applications - Create a profile once, then apply with ease. No repetitive forms, just seamless applications to multiple homes. Chat with Hosts - Questions? Just ask. Send personalized messages to hosts for availability and details. We're all about connections. Digital Lease Signing - Sign a simple, straightforward lease within the app, with full confidence. It's your journey to independence, and we're here to guide you. Flexible Rent Payment - Rent, bills, and more – pay directly from your bank account or credit card. Build your credit score and take charge of your finances. Autopay - automatic rent payment. We handle it, so you don't have to. Try it by enabling it in your settings. Effortless Maintenance Requests - Something needs fixing? Send a request and track its status. With Elev, your home is taken care of.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Elev at every 4 weeks against Red Deer Connect App's every 5 months. Elev also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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.
Red Deer Connect App ships an update every 5 months, Elev every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Red Deer Connect App | Elev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Mbewa | Elev Homes Inc. |
In-app purchases
Red Deer Connect App
No in-app purchases
Elev
No in-app purchases









