Comparison

BuildingLink Resident App vs Stroma

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Stroma

Features
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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)

Screenshots

BuildingLink Resident App3 screens
Stroma3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BuildingLink Resident App versus Stroma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildingLink Resident AppStroma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuildingLink.comVentureSpring 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

None

BuildingLink Resident App

No in-app purchases

None

Stroma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuildingLink Resident App free?
BuildingLink Resident App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stroma free?
Stroma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BuildingLink Resident App or Stroma have ads?
Neither BuildingLink Resident App nor Stroma shows ads.

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