# PropStream vs Box & Band

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Box & Band at 100% against PropStream's 27%. Box & Band also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). PropStream's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Box & Band holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PropStream has 178 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of PropStream's written reviews are positive against 100% of Box & Band's.

PropStream ships an update every 2 months, Box & Band every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PropStream | Box & Band |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propstream/id1499247691/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-and-band/id6788084461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 53 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Equimine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499247690) | [xStudioworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780685546) |

## What reviewers say

### PropStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propstream/id1499247691)

Access nationwide property data, including ownership and mortgage details, to identify investment opportunities. Features include driving for dollars, property research, and owner contact information. Ideal for real estate investors and agents seeking off-market deals.

**Highlights:** Nationwide property data access, Drive For Dollars for off-market deals, Property research and comps, Owner contact information, Skip tracing and postcard sending, Team access setup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Comprehensive property data and information
- 🗺️ Geolocation and drive-for-dollars feature concept
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to desktop features
- 🔍 Powerful filtering and search capabilities on desktop
- ⚡ Fast and reliable web-based version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📉 Outdated and inaccurate lead information
- 🔐 Difficult cancellation and poor customer service
- ⚠️ Drive-for-dollars feature consistently broken
- 📱 Mobile app significantly inferior to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or clicking on properties
- Drive-for-dollars feature fails to load or function
- Login errors and inability to sign in
- Location permission denied errors on iPhone
- App logs out randomly during property searches

**Requested features**

- Keep users logged in between sessions
- Add map search and filtering to mobile app
- Sync saved properties and lists between desktop and mobile
- Implement linked properties tab on mobile
- Add city/county filtering for virtual real estate investors


### Box & Band

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-and-band/id6788084461)

This app serves as a comprehensive catalog and private journal for cigar enthusiasts. It allows users to document their collection, track aging cigars, and record tasting notes for a personalized cigar history.

**Highlights:** Research-verified cigar catalog, Digital humidor inventory, Automatic rest-time tracking, Private tasting journal, Detailed blend information, Aging milestone notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PropStream free?

PropStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Box & Band free?

Box & Band is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PropStream or Box & Band?

Box & Band is rated higher. PropStream averages 3.1 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Box & Band averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PropStream or Box & Band have ads?

Neither PropStream nor Box & Band shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PropStream or Box & Band?

PropStream ships an update every 2 months, and Box & Band every 5 days. Most recently, PropStream was updated on October 29, 2026 and Box & Band on October 16, 2026.

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