Comparison

Locations LLC vs HGEA

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

Head to head
About

Locations LLC

Discover your next home in Hawaii with this real estate app. It offers Hawaii-specific search tools, up-to-date listings, and market statistics. Connect with local agents to find or sell properties.

Highlights
  • Search Hawaii homes by neighborhood
  • GPS-based home search
  • Save favorite homes and searches
  • Receive listing alerts
  • Connect with local agents
  • View property pricing and sales history
  • Access local market statistics
Features
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Find your next home with the real estate app designed specifically for Hawaii homebuyers and sellers. The comprehensive Locations app features Hawaii-specific search features, and the most up-to-date listings and market statistics. Connect with (or find!) your trusted Locations agent using the Locations mobile app. Key features: • Search Hawaii homes by neighborhood or condominium name • Search for homes three ways: Search homes near you (via GPS locator), enter an address or landmark, or draw a custom region on the map • Save your favorite homes and searches, and receive alerts you when new listings come on the market, drop in price or are sold. • Connect with your Locations agent to schedule viewings or request more information. Additional Features: • Search by land tenure (leasehold/fee simple ) • Search by property type: Single-family homes, condominiums/townhomes and more, or by keywords like “pool” or “lanai” • Filter searches by price, beds, baths, keywords and more • Find open houses, add them to your calendar and get driving directions • View the pricing and sales history for all active listings • Access local market statistics • View more properties on the screen at one time than any other app (up to 250 at a time!) For more information, visit www.locationshawaii.com.

About

HGEA

Features
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This app gives you convenient access to HGEA's member resources. Use this app anytime, anywhere to: - View your collective bargaining unit contract and salary schedules - Access your digital membership card - Get the lastest union news (eBlasts, podcasts and press releases) - Explore member-only benefits - Connect with HGEA: find island division offices, contact the Member Service Center and learn how the union works. Turn on push notifications to stay informed about important union issues and updates.

Screenshots

Locations LLC4 screens
HGEA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Locations LLC at every 2 months against HGEA's every 7 months. Locations LLC also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locations LLC ships an update every 2 months, HGEA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Locations LLC versus HGEA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocations LLCHGEA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual PropertiesHawaii Government Employees Association

Bugs and requests

Locations LLC

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App unaccessible after update
  • App broken since dark mode update
  • No links to properties retrieving
  • Property pix don’t always load well
  • Keeps prompting to create account/log in
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  • App doesn't sync with website account
  • Keeps closing
  • Keeps shutting down when clicking on properties on the map
  • Continually closes and have to start over
  • Closing out of nowhere
  • Doesn't restart where you left off
  • App closes when doing searches
  • App closes for no reason during searches
  • App no longer works if already represented by a non-Prudential agent
  • Need to register AGAIN in order to use the app if represented

Requested features

7 requests
  • Floor-level option in search
  • Lanai/no option in search
  • Sync with website account
  • Keep app updated for iOS releases
  • Key to sections in regions
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  • Improve Quick search for MLS number
  • Better space management for UI elements

HGEA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Locations LLC

No in-app purchases

None

HGEA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locations LLC free?
Locations LLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HGEA free?
HGEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locations LLC or HGEA have ads?
Neither Locations LLC nor HGEA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locations LLC or HGEA?
Locations LLC ships an update every 2 months, and HGEA every 7 months. Most recently, Locations LLC was updated on October 1, 2026 and HGEA on October 19, 2026.

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