Comparison

Pacaso vs Belong

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

Head to head
About

Pacaso

Discover and co-own luxury vacation homes with a fully managed service. The app simplifies booking, expense tracking, and communication with property management, allowing you to enjoy hassle-free ownership.

Highlights
  • Shop luxury vacation home listings
  • Fully managed LLC co-ownership
  • Smart scheduling system (SmartStay™)
  • Track operating expenses
  • Refer friends
  • Contact property management
Features
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Pacaso is the leading co-ownership marketplace for buying, owning and selling a luxury vacation home. We offer fully managed LLC co-ownership, with professional home management and a smart scheduling system to make owning more accessible and hassle-free — you simply show up and relax. We’ve curated the best listings so you can find the right vacation home that brings everyone together. With the Pacaso app, you can shop from fully furnished, luxury Pacaso homes ready for immediate ownership, or explore third-party listings in your favorite community. Listings with the most buyer interest will be turned into Pacaso homes. Once you become an owner, you can manage your home in the Pacaso app. The SmartStay™ scheduling system makes booking time easy and equitable for owners based on the number of shares owned. Owners can also track operating expenses, see how many stays they have available, refer friends and contact their home's property management team through the app.

About

Belong

This app connects homeowners and residents, simplifying rental property management. It offers guaranteed rent, property maintenance, and a path towards homeownership for residents. Enjoy seamless communication and expert support for all your rental needs.

Highlights
  • Guaranteed rent payments
  • Property management from phone
  • Vetted residents and maintenance pros
  • 24/7 expert support
  • Path to homeownership for residents
  • Rental insurance options
Features
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No more landlords and tenants. We’re making renting magical for homeowners and residents, with guaranteed rent, property management, and more. Get a dedicated team of experts to manage every detail of your rental home. FOR HOMEOWNERS Hand us the keys, and never worry about your rental home again. Enjoy monthly, guaranteed, long-term rental income with Belong PRO, complete with fully-vetted Residents, Pros at your fingertips, one-click financing options, 24/7 support, and 360° wealth insights. Manage your home, right from your phone. - Receive Guaranteed Rent payments, deposited automatically, and track your earnings over time. - Add Rental Home Insurance, so you and your home are covered. - Access 10,000+ maintenance Pros, and receive updates on work performed in your home. - Get updates as your home is listed for rent, and applications are received. - Communicate with your Member Success Lead, and get 24/7 emergency support. FOR RESIDENTS Much-loved homes, for much-loved Residents. Rent a Belong home, and build towards homeownership. With the Belong PRO App, you can pay rent, request a Pro, or message your Member Success Team, whenever and wherever you need to. - Manage automatic rent and payment methods - Add renter’s liability coverage, so you and your belongings are covered. - Request a fix or upgrade in a click, and access a network of Pros that can handle anything. - Accumulate Karma points with each on-time payment, and view your progress towards homeownership. Learn more about all Belong has to offer: www.belonghome.com

Screenshots

Pacaso4 screens
Belong4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pacaso and Belong both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Pacaso's written reviews are positive against 52% of Belong's. Pacaso also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Belong's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pacaso against 4.6 for Belong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 224 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Pacaso's written reviews are positive against 52% of Belong's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacaso ships an update every 4 days, Belong every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pacaso versus Belong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacasoBelong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (86 ratings)4.6 (224 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings86224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacaso Inc.Belong LLC

Customer experience

Pacaso

All ratings86 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative11.1%

Belong

All ratings224 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative43.5%

Bugs and requests

Pacaso

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Belong

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when submitting requests
  • App force closes after update
  • App force closes when initiating payment
  • Sign in with Apple not working
  • App closes unexpectedly
Show 5 more
  • Unable to log in to the app
  • Buggy service appointment scheduling
  • UI controls not working or throwing errors
  • Payment section on app not allowing changes/deletions
  • App requires update and then force closes

Requested features

19 requests
  • Allow changing/deleting payment methods
  • Improve AI chatbot communication
  • Provide more direct landlord access
  • Ensure accurate property photos in listings
  • Better coordination of maintenance workflows
Show 14 more
  • Hold landlords accountable to city standards
  • Improve urgency in addressing concerns
  • Implement better quality control for cleaning services
  • Provide timely updates on repairs
  • Ensure proper diagnosis and repair by qualified personnel
  • Address pool maintenance issues promptly
  • Improve communication after inspections
  • Ensure proper functioning of AC units
  • Provide all necessary keys upon move-in
  • Clarify charges and costs
  • Improve app login for 'Sign in With Apple'
  • Ensure app stability and prevent unexpected closures
  • Provide clear information about neighborhood safety
  • Resolve issues with random charges and refunds

In-app purchases

None

Pacaso

No in-app purchases

None

Belong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pacaso free?
Pacaso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Belong free?
Belong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pacaso or Belong?
Pacaso and Belong are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 86 and 224 ratings respectively.
Do Pacaso or Belong have ads?
Neither Pacaso nor Belong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pacaso or Belong?
Pacaso ships an update every 4 days, and Belong every 9 days. Most recently, Pacaso was updated on November 7, 2026 and Belong on November 7, 2026.

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