Comparison

Firmspace vs RunHOA

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

Head to head
About

Firmspace

Connect with your community, access member directories, and book resources. Manage your profile, membership, and account details seamlessly within this dedicated platform.

Highlights
  • Community message boards
  • Member directory search
  • Conference room booking
  • Membership management
  • Profile and account management
Features
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The Firmspace community app is for members of FIRMSPACE. The app is used by members to connect with the community via the message boards, search the members directory, book conference rooms and manage their membership, profile, and account.

About

RunHOA

This app simplifies community management for HOAs and residential associations. It offers tools for organizing directories, sharing documents, facilitating communication, and managing payments and events. Designed for communities of all sizes, it provides a secure portal for homeowners and robust features for boards.

Highlights
  • HOA Directories (Units, Members, Officers, Vendors)
  • Secure Member Portal
  • Built-in Email and Text Messaging
  • Community Calendar
  • Digital Member Cards with QR codes
  • Document Storage with Unlimited Cloud Storage
  • Role-based User Permissions
Features
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RunHOA — The Simplest Way to Manage Your Community RunHOA is a modern, all-in-one platform designed for any Homeowners Association. Whether your community has 10 units or 10,000, RunHOA helps boards and homeowners stay organized, transparent, and connected through one clean, intuitive app. Any HOA or residential community can sign up and begin using RunHOA to manage directories, documents, communications, payments, events, and more. Powerful Features for Any Community HOA Directories • Units, Members, Officers, and Vendors • Easy navigation and quick access to community information Member Portal • Each homeowner receives a secure portal with personalized access • View announcements, documents, events, and more HOA Communications • Built-in email and text messaging • Reach your entire community in seconds HOA Calendar • Display meetings, events, and important dates for residents Member Cards • QR-coded digital membership cards for residents Documents • Store and share governing documents, newsletters, minutes, and budgets • Unlimited cloud storage Everything Your Community Needs • Unlimited units and users • Role-based user permissions • Accessible 24/7 from anywhere • Built-in knowledgebase and help center • Free 30-day trial (no credit card required) • Email, phone, text, and ticket support RunHOA is designed to support any HOA, condo association, townhome community, or residential neighborhood, making community operations simple, transparent, and accessible for both boards and residents. RunHOA – The Faster, Easier Way to Run Your Community Download today and simplify your HOA.

Screenshots

Firmspace4 screens
RunHOA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RunHOA at 5.0 against Firmspace's 4.3. RunHOA also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Firmspace's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RunHOA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firmspace has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firmspace ships an update every 4 months, RunHOA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Firmspace versus RunHOA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirmspaceRunHOA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIRMSPACE AUSTIN, LLCShawn Dsouza

Customer experience

Firmspace

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

RunHOA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Firmspace

No in-app purchases

None

RunHOA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firmspace free?
Firmspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunHOA free?
RunHOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firmspace or RunHOA?
RunHOA is rated higher. Firmspace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RunHOA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Firmspace or RunHOA have ads?
Neither Firmspace nor RunHOA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firmspace or RunHOA?
Firmspace ships an update every 4 months, and RunHOA every 5 days. Most recently, Firmspace was updated on September 14, 2026 and RunHOA on September 19, 2026.

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