Comparison

Prism vs ESRT+

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

Head to head
About

Prism

This app streamlines communication and management for building residents. Submit work orders, reserve amenities, manage visitors, and receive building updates all in one convenient platform.

Highlights
  • Submit and track work orders
  • Reserve building amenities
  • Manage visitor access
  • Receive building announcements
  • View property details
  • Secure SSO login
Features
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Prism connects you to everything your building offers — work orders, reservations, visitors, and updates, all in one place. • Submit and track work orders in real time • Reserve building amenities and manage visitor access • Stay current with building announcements and an activity feed • Switch instantly between properties if you work at more than one • View property details and manage your profile and settings • Sign in securely with SSO, with self-service password recovery Built for how tenants actually use their building, not just how they're told to.

About

ESRT+

Features
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ESRT+ is a key part of Empire State Realty Trust’s (ESRT) continuous efforts to improve the tenant experience with enhanced communication and easy access to resources. Download ESRT+ to stay up-to-date on building news and events, make service requests, use mobile key building access, explore local offerings, reserve building amenities, and much more.

Screenshots

Prism4 screens
ESRT+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prism at 5.0 against ESRT+'s 3.0. ESRT+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Prism holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prism ships an update every 2 months, ESRT+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Prism versus ESRT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrismESRT+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuilding EnginesEmpire State realty Trust

In-app purchases

None

Prism

No in-app purchases

None

ESRT+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prism free?
Prism is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESRT+ free?
ESRT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prism or ESRT+?
Prism is rated higher. Prism averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ESRT+ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Prism or ESRT+ have ads?
Neither Prism nor ESRT+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prism or ESRT+?
Prism ships an update every 2 months, and ESRT+ monthly. Most recently, Prism was updated on November 3, 2026 and ESRT+ on October 31, 2026.

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