# First Time Buyer vs MonthToMonth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonthToMonth at none against First Time Buyer's 10. MonthToMonth also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). First Time Buyer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Time Buyer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 6 months. MonthToMonth asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Time Buyer ships an update every 20 months, MonthToMonth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Time Buyer | MonthToMonth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monthtomonth/id6448410324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) | [AppEvents Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631233129) |

## What reviewers say

### First Time Buyer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-time-buyer/id433162406)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Time Buyer | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| First Time Buyer | $15.99 | per year |
| issue59 | $1.99 | one-time |
| issue60 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 62 December 2016/Janaury 2017 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 41 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue 52 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue 57 | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Time Buyer 6 back issue bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| First Time Buyer 12 issue subscription | $15.99 | one-time |


### MonthToMonth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monthtomonth/id6448410324)

Discover month-to-month apartments and private rooms nationwide. Find flexible living spaces with tools for easy booking and contract generation. Connect with owners and read verified reviews for a secure and convenient rental experience.

**Highlights:** Month-to-month rentals, Nationwide listings, 0% commission, Contract templates, Verified reviews, In-app messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Time Buyer free?

First Time Buyer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MonthToMonth free?

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

### Do First Time Buyer or MonthToMonth have ads?

MonthToMonth shows ads; First Time Buyer does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Time Buyer or MonthToMonth?

First Time Buyer ships an update every 20 months, and MonthToMonth every 2 weeks. Most recently, First Time Buyer was updated on November 1, 2026 and MonthToMonth on November 3, 2026.

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