BuildingLink Resident App vs Stroma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuildingLink Resident App
Manage your apartment living with ease. Track packages, submit maintenance requests, pay rent, and reserve amenities. Stay informed about building events and announcements, and access local offers.
- Package tracking and delivery notifications
- Amenity reservation system
- Submit repair requests
- Pay rent and view account balance
- Visitor entry requests
- Building announcements and events calendar
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Welcome to our updated resident app, which has been recently redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up! The resident app provides the most essential components of the BuildingLink resident website. If you don’t see some of the below options, they might not be enabled for your property. • Track your packages • Receive push notifications for new deliveries • Submit amenity reservations • Submit repair requests • View your account balance • Pay your rent • Request entry for visitors • View upcoming events and building calendar • View building announcements • Post marketplace ads • Send instructions to the front desk • Access vendor service forms • Receive offers and discounts in your area • View a list of local businesses • Request valet service • Show your Resident ID Note: this app is for residents of BuildingLink-subscribed properties. If you are a manager or employee, please download the “GEO Staff App by BuildingLink.” If your property does not subscribe to BuildingLink, please tell them about us!
Stroma
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Keep your plants happy and healthy—without the stress. Free to download. No subscriptions. No ads. Plant care should be simple. But between busy schedules and information overload, it's easy to lose track of which plant needs water and when. Stroma is your plant care companion that keeps everything organized, so your plant family can thrive. NEVER FORGET WHEN TO WATER - Smart reminders tailored to each plant's schedule - See what needs attention today, this week, and beyond - Check your plant family's status at a glance - Get notified at your preferred time every day BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE No overwhelming spreadsheets. No confusing plant science. Just an easy way to stay on top of care. - Choose from popular houseplants (pothos, snake plant, monstera, and more) - Give each plant a custom name and room location - Note when you last watered, and Stroma handles the scheduling - Clear visual indicators show what needs attention PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR HOME Every plant is unique. Every home is different. Stroma adapts to your space. - Organize plants by room (living room, bedroom, kitchen) - Watering schedules adjust based on plant type - Set your daily reminder time to match your routine - Track each plant's care history BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Whether you have one plant or twenty, Stroma makes care feel manageable—not like another chore. - Clean, intuitive interface - Quick setup (add a plant in seconds) - Reliable reminders (stay consistent without thinking about it) - Zero learning curve (simple enough for anyone)
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Verdict
BuildingLink Resident App and Stroma are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | BuildingLink Resident App | Stroma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BuildingLink.com | VentureSpring Media |
Bugs and requests
BuildingLink Resident App
Reported bugs
5 issues- Deliveries not showing up accurately
- Inability to log maintenance requests
- Marketplace images not loading properly
- App freezing and logging users out
- Sync failures and stale data
Requested features
6 requests- Calendar view for amenity reservations
- Ability to delete or edit marketplace posts
- Parking permit functionality
- Resident-to-resident messaging
- Building announcements and news in-app
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- Improved accessibility and customization options
Stroma
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BuildingLink Resident App
No in-app purchases
Stroma
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BuildingLink Resident App free?
Is Stroma free?
Do BuildingLink Resident App or Stroma have ads?
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