Comparison

Spectrum HOA vs ASCD LS23

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

ASCD LS23

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The official ASCD 2023 Leadership Summit mobile app has everything you need to navigate all that the conference has to offer. Log in to explore the agenda, save your favorite sessions and presenters, and download session handouts.

Screenshots

Spectrum HOA4 screens
ASCD LS234 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spectrum HOA at none against ASCD LS23's shown. ASCD LS23's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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, ASCD LS23 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spectrum HOA versus ASCD LS23: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum HOAASCD LS23
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (321 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings321 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCINC SystemsInternational Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

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

ASCD LS23

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum HOA

No in-app purchases

None

ASCD LS23

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectrum HOA free?
Spectrum HOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASCD LS23 free?
ASCD LS23 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectrum HOA or ASCD LS23 have ads?
ASCD LS23 shows ads; Spectrum HOA does not.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum HOA or ASCD LS23?
Spectrum HOA ships an update every 2 months, and ASCD LS23 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spectrum HOA was updated on October 17, 2026 and ASCD LS23 on October 4, 2026.

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