Placefirst vs HarperCrewe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Placefirst
This app simplifies renting for residents by providing a centralized hub for documents, maintenance requests, rent payments, and community news. It aims to reduce stress and enhance home life enjoyment.
- Access documents and information
- Log maintenance requests
- Pay rent online
- Stay updated on neighborhood news
- Centralized living management
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Welcome to the Placefirst app, designed specifically for residents. Placefirst makes renting stress-free so you can get more joy from your home life. A place where you can access your documents, important information, log maintenance requests, pay your rent and keep up to date on neighbourhood news and events. With everything in one place, we make living in a great home easier. Worry less, enjoy more.
HarperCrewe
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Welcome to HarperCrewe – Your Home, Your Way. Transform the way you reserve, personalise, and manage your new home with HarperCrewe – your digital companion on the journey to homeownership. From the moment you reserve your property, our app seamlessly connects you with our expert sales team and the exceptional experience of our high-end sales offices. Browse and select from our sustainable design options and luxurious collections to create a home that truly reflects your lifestyle. Key Features: • Reserve Your Home Digitally: Begin your journey with an easy, guided digital reservation process. • Customise with Confidence: Explore curated selections and upgrade options to personalise your new home, supported by our knowledgeable sales team. • Luxury Meets Sustainability: Discover beautiful, environmentally conscious finishes that bring quality and design together. • All Your Documents in One Place: Securely store and review purchase documents, home details, and updates, all in the palm of your hand. • Stay Connected: Receive updates, notifications, and support throughout your homebuying journey. Whether you’re reserving your first home or customising your forever one, HarperCrewe gives you clarity, control, and confidence – every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HarperCrewe at every 6 weeks against Placefirst's every 4 months. Placefirst's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Placefirst ships an update every 4 months, HarperCrewe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Placefirst | HarperCrewe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yardi Systems, Inc. | HARPERCREWE LTD |
In-app purchases
Placefirst
No in-app purchases
HarperCrewe
No in-app purchases
