Folio AM vs Asher Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Folio AM
Manage your community association from your mobile device. Access important documents, make payments, and communicate with your association all in one convenient place.
- Make payments
- View account ledger
- Access association documents
- Submit architectural applications
- Review violations
- Board member tasks
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HomeRiver Connect App is a mobile-friendly way to communicate and access your community association. HomeRiver Connect allows you to make payments, view your account, and access your community information all in one place. To login to the App simply use the same email and password you use for the website version. If you do not have a current login to your association website, simply click the register button and submit your information. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to set your password and then you will be able to log into your account directly from the app. If you already have a login and do not remember your password, click the Forgot Password link, enter your email address to request a password reset and you will receive an email with a link to set your password. Once set, you can log in with your email and your new password. Once logged in, homeowners will have direct access to the following features: • Easily switch between accounts if multiple properties are owned • Homeowner dashboard • Access association documents, meeting minutes, forms, budgets, and financials • Access association directories • Access association photos • Contact us • Make payments • Review violations • Submit architectural applications • Access your account ledger In addition Board members will be able to take advantage of the following features: • Board tasks • ACC Review • Board documents • Violations review • Invoice approval
Asher Direct
This app connects homeowners with their community association. Access important documents, make payments, report issues, and reserve amenities. Stay informed with notifications and event listings.
- Community Portal
- Access Records & Documents
- Online Payments
- Maintenance Requests
- ARC Requests
- Reserve Amenities
- View Events
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Don Asher & Associates recognizes the importance of transparency and timely communication. As a homeowner, you can stay connected with your community through Asher Direct. Access community records and documents, make payments, report maintenance issues, submit ARC requests, reserve clubhouse amenities, view events, receive notifications, and more. Features - Community Portal - Community Records & Documents - Online Payments - Maintenance Requests - ARC Requests - Clubhouse Rentals - Community Events - Notifications Highlighted Features - Community Portal - Make a Payment - Submit an ARC Request
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Folio AM at 2.5 against Asher Direct's 1.0. Folio AM also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (31 vs 2). Asher Direct's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Folio AM holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folio AM has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Folio AM's written reviews are positive against 0% of Asher Direct's.
Folio AM ships an update every 2 months, Asher Direct every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Folio AM | Asher Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (31 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CINC Systems | Frontsteps |
Customer experience
Folio AM
Asher Direct
In-app purchases
Folio AM
No in-app purchases
Asher Direct
No in-app purchases
