Comparison

Spectrum HOA vs DG1 Management

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

Head to head
About

Spectrum HOA

Manage your community association from your mobile device. Make payments, view your account, access documents, and submit requests like violations, ACC requests, and work orders. Board members can also review tasks, violations, and invoices.

Highlights
  • Make payments
  • View account ledger
  • Access community documents
  • Submit violations with photos
  • Submit ACC requests
  • Submit work orders
  • Board task management
Features
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The Spectrum HOA Homeowner and Board App is a mobile-friendly way to interface with your community association. You will be able to make payments, view your account, and access community information all in one place. If you already have a login to your association website, you can login to the App using the same email address and password you use for your association website. If you do not have a current login to your association site, 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 this 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 login with your email address and new password. Once logged in, Homeowners will have direct access to the following features: a. Easily switch between accounts if multiple properties are owned b. Homeowner Dashboard c. Access association documents d. Access association directories e. Access association photos f. Access Contact Us Page g. Pay Assessments h. Access violations – add comments and take pictures from mobile device to add to violation i. Submit ACC Requests and include pictures and attachments (pictures can be taken from mobile device) j. Access homeowner ledger k. Submit work orders and check on status of their work orders (add comments and take pictures from mobile device) In addition, Board Members will be able to take advantage of the following features: a. Board Tasks b. ACC Review c. Board documents d. Violations Review e. Invoice Approval f. Work Order Review

About

DG1 Management

Features
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Check your business activities from anywhere you are. Whether having one or more stores, this app makes it easy for you to see your orders, bookings, new contacts, and statistics for a quick overview of your business activities. ORDERS View the orders of a specific day or period.

Screenshots

Spectrum HOA4 screens
DG1 Management3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectrum HOA at every 2 months against DG1 Management's every 7 months. DG1 Management's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum HOA ships an update every 2 months, DG1 Management every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spectrum HOA versus DG1 Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum HOADG1 Management
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (321 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews
Number of ratings321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCINC SystemsDG1 Group Holdings Inc.

Bugs and requests

Spectrum HOA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App force closes on launch
  • Password reset not working
  • Biometric authentication not functioning
  • Inconsistent behavior across screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved communication with HOA
  • Better document management and search
  • Streamlined payment process
  • Notifications for important updates

DG1 Management

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum HOA

No in-app purchases

None

DG1 Management

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectrum HOA free?
Spectrum HOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DG1 Management free?
DG1 Management is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectrum HOA or DG1 Management have ads?
Neither Spectrum HOA nor DG1 Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum HOA or DG1 Management?
Spectrum HOA ships an update every 2 months, and DG1 Management every 7 months. Most recently, Spectrum HOA was updated on September 24, 2026 and DG1 Management on September 16, 2026.

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