TheMLSonline Home Search vs MLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheMLSonline Home Search
Explore a vast selection of homes and properties for sale in MN & WA. This app offers advanced search capabilities, including bank-owned and foreclosed properties, with an interactive map and detailed listing information. Find your dream home with ease using GPS-enabled navigation and personalized account access.
- Interactive map search
- Find homes near your location
- Access to MLS-listed homes
- Search foreclosures and sold homes
- Large photo galleries
- Save and share favorites
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The simplicity of TheMLSonline's Home Search on your mobile device. Search virtually all homes and properties for sale in MN & WA. This advanced home search features bank-owned and foreclosed properties, recently sold homes and more, all within an interactive map search. Features: - Full-featured map search, using the latest iPhone technology - Instantly find homes near your location using iPhone's built-in GPS locator - Complete & up-to-date access to MLS-listed homes for sale - Search recently sold homes and foreclosures - Large color photo galleries with expanded listing details - Updated regularly with the newest homes to the market - Search by city, zip code, price, style and more - GPS-enabled with driving directions for easy neighborhood browsing - Access to your personalized home search account from TheMLSonline.com - Save favorites on your phone and share them with friends via email
MLS
Search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to find your next home. Share notes and listings directly with your real estate agent. Requires a code provided by your REALTOR® subscribed to MLS-Touch.
- MLS property search
- Share notes with agent
- Share listings with agent
- Access via REALTOR® code
- Dream home finder
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*** ATTENTION: You must have a code to access MLS-Client. You can get this code from your REALTOR® if they are subscribed to the MLS-Touch service. Finding your dream home has never been easier with the MLS-Client app. Search the MLS, share notes and listings with your real estate agent and much more!
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Verdict
TheMLSonline Home Search and MLS both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of MLS's written reviews are positive against 32% of TheMLSonline Home Search's. MLS also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (12K vs 3.5K). TheMLSonline Home Search's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MLS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of TheMLSonline Home Search's written reviews are positive against 58% of MLS's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheMLSonline Home Search | MLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.5K ratings) | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | 57.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheMLSonline.com, INC | Prospects Software Inc. |
Customer experience
TheMLSonline Home Search
MLS
User reviews
TheMLSonline Home Search
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful home search features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🗺️ Location services issues
- 🗑️ Difficulty removing personal information
MLS
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to communicate with agent
- 💡 Helpful features like mortgage calculator
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and frequently crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and filter search results
- 🔍 Inaccurate listing information and pictures
Bugs and requests
TheMLSonline Home Search
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working in certain regions (e.g., Washington state)
- Saved properties disappearing
- Inconsistent location detection
Requested features
3 requests- Advanced search filters (e.g., lot size, HOA)
- Ability to save and sync searches across devices
- Street view integration
MLS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Listings not loading properly
- App freezing and force closing
- Incorrect mapping of listing details
Requested features
3 requests- Broader search and filtering options
- Improved map view and ability to highlight favorites
- Price history and school rating information
In-app purchases
TheMLSonline Home Search
No in-app purchases
MLS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TheMLSonline Home Search free?
Is MLS free?
Which has better reviews, TheMLSonline Home Search or MLS?
Do TheMLSonline Home Search or MLS have ads?
Which is updated more often, TheMLSonline Home Search or MLS?
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