# Private Property vs Sweepsouth

The clearest difference is rating: Sweepsouth at 4.8 against Private Property's 3.1. Sweepsouth also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 24%) and ratings volume (692 vs 13). Private Property's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sweepsouth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweepsouth has 692 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Private Property's written reviews are positive against 57% of Sweepsouth's.

Private Property ships an update fortnightly, Sweepsouth every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Property | Sweepsouth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-property/id352305891/reviews) | **[4.8 (692 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweepsouth/id1139550051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **692** |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **56.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Private Property Holdings (PTY) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305894) | [SweepSouth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139550050) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Property

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-property/id352305891)

Discover a vast selection of properties for sale and rent. Get instant notifications for new listings, customize your search with advanced filters, and explore detailed property information with photos and videos. Tools like affordability and bond calculators are also included.

**Highlights:** Unique property feed with instant notifications, Advanced property search with over 400,000 listings, Customizable search filters, Detailed property information with photos and videos, Affordability and bond calculators, Save and share favorite properties

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Slick UI/UX
- 📈 Good listing stock
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Augmented reality search
- 🚀 Fast performance (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Extremely slow loading
- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezing
- ❌ Search functionality broken
- 🗑️ Lost favorites/alerts after updates
- 🚫 Local network access required

**Reported bugs**

- App is so slow, takes forever to pick up area
- App doesn't show anything when searching for a house in a certain area
- App no longer allows search by selecting an area
- Alerts disappear
- Favorite icon doesn't highlight until leaving and returning to property page

**Requested features**

- Include property listing date
- Agent to state property specifications correctly
- Include rates and taxes in advert
- Use recent property pictures
- Option to report sold properties still listed


### Sweepsouth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweepsouth/id1139550051)

Easily book trusted, vetted cleaners and gardeners for your home. Manage all your bookings, payments, and communication with service providers seamlessly through the app. Enjoy flexible scheduling and guaranteed satisfaction for hassle-free home maintenance.

**Highlights:** Book vetted cleaners and gardeners, On-demand or weekly scheduling, Manage bookings and reschedule, Secure in-app payments, Real-time notifications, Satisfaction guaranteed, Next-day service available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive app interface
- 🚀 Convenient on-demand booking system
- ⭐ Professional and well-vetted cleaners
- 📱 Real-time tracking and notifications
- 💰 Flexible scheduling and pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Frequent sweepstar cancellations and no-shows
- 🔄 Automatic reassignment of unwanted cleaners
- 💸 High cancellation fees and hidden charges
- ⏰ Late arrivals and unreliable timing
- 🚫 Limited ability to select preferred cleaners

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sign in or reset password
- Voucher redemption pop-up disappears without booking
- App fails to show cleaner travel status/timeline
- Automatic sweepstar switching without user consent
- Strange appointments appearing in app without user creation

**Requested features**

- Ability to select preferred sweepstar before booking
- Filter cleaners by area/location to reduce travel costs
- Save favorite cleaning profiles for quick rebooking
- Multiple address support for property owners
- Detailed cleaner profiles with specific skills and experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Property free?

Private Property is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sweepsouth free?

Sweepsouth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private Property or Sweepsouth?

Sweepsouth is rated higher. Private Property averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Sweepsouth averages 4.8 from 692 ratings.

### Do Private Property or Sweepsouth have ads?

Neither Private Property nor Sweepsouth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Property or Sweepsouth?

Private Property ships an update fortnightly, and Sweepsouth every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private Property was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sweepsouth on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*