Comparison

HOAMago vs RunHOA

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

Head to head
About

HOAMago

Features
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HOAMago is a unique application that allows small HOAs to self-manage by providing a rich set of management tools and collaboration services for all HOA constituents… the manager, the board of directors, homeowners and vendors of home services. HOAMago allows the association members to efficiently manage their own HOA business operation, and to communicate and collaborate with the homeowners through posted announcements, sharing of documents, interactive text chat, and even through audio/video calls. HOAMago empowers small HOAs to self-manage, reduce their management costs, improve homeowner satisfaction and increase reserve funds. 1. Facilitate the self management of the HOA: financial and board tools and templates; track all homeowner payments and unpaid bills; integrate bank transactions with QuickBooks; online board meetings. 2. Organize the HOA operational workload: establish your own HOA management team to easily respond to all homeowner Requests; manage and track maintenance issues. 3. Enhance the homeowner experience: easy access to the HOA board and management teams; convenient online payments; HOA announcements; HOA directory - chat and meet with any homeowner. Management Tools HOAMago provides the tools to… 1. Manage HOA members 2. Manage online payments 3. Bill the homeowners 4. Post announcements 5. Share HOA documents 6. Manage board meetings 7. Manage homeowner meetings 8. Manage HOA budgets 9. Manage a general ledger and journal 10. Generate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements 11. Establish teams and committees 12. Respond to homeowner requests 13. Manage homeowner profiles (emergency contacts) 14. Manage team project plans (Gantt charts) 15. Manage team project budgets Collaboration Services HOAMago provides the services to... 1. Allow all members to contact each other 2. See an online/busy state indication 3. Text chat with each other 4. Record messages to each other 5. Establish online audio/video calls 6. Schedule online audio/video meetings 7. Record meetings for future playback 8. Screen share within meetings 9. Post to an HOA message board 10. Whiteboard

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

HOAMago4 screens
RunHOA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunHOA at every 5 days against HOAMago's fortnightly. HOAMago's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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

HOAMago ships an update fortnightly, RunHOA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HOAMago versus RunHOA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOAMagoRunHOA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG C RobinsonShawn Dsouza

In-app purchases

None

HOAMago

No in-app purchases

None

RunHOA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOAMago free?
HOAMago is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunHOA free?
RunHOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HOAMago or RunHOA have ads?
Neither HOAMago nor RunHOA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOAMago or RunHOA?
HOAMago ships an update fortnightly, and RunHOA every 5 days. Most recently, HOAMago was updated on November 7, 2026 and RunHOA on October 30, 2026.

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