CRM IQ vs KEY Texting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CRM IQ
This mobile tool extends CRM functionality for agents on the go. It provides reminders for appointments and facilitates communication with guests and leads directly from a smartphone.
- Appointment reminders
- Guest communication
- Lead management
- On-the-go CRM access
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The RentCafe CRM IQ app is an agent’s extension of CRM IQ while they are on the go! We make it easy for agents to get reminders, review upcoming appointments, and communicate with guests and new leads right from their phone.
KEY Texting
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Key Texting, the easiest way to for multifamily owners and managers to stay engaged in relevant, personalized text conversations with their residents, applicants, and prospects. Built by multifamily experts for multifamily, features include a built in language translator, real time message alerts, and integration with all major property management systems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KEY Texting at every 3 weeks against CRM IQ's every 4 months. 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.
CRM IQ ships an update every 4 months, KEY Texting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRM IQ | KEY Texting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yardi Systems, Inc. | ThatKey, LLC |
In-app purchases
CRM IQ
No in-app purchases
KEY Texting
No in-app purchases
