First Time Buyer vs Section 8 Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Time Buyer
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Want to buy your first property, we show you how. If you are keen to get your first foot on the property ladder then First Time Buyer magazine is the ultimate guide to help you buy the home of your dreams! The magazine is the first of its kind to be dedicated to first timers. It covers everything you need to know when buying for the first time. There is expert advice covering everything from mortgages, legal guidance, getting Government funding and the latest new developments. The special How To guides help you get to grips with the property market and each month we scour the market for the best starter homes, which are featured in our extensive For Sale section. There are also inspirational ideas for interiors, shopper’s guides, recipes and an exciting competition. For celebrity spotters there are fascinating interviews with the stars of stage and screen who share their property experiences. First Time Buyer magazine is the one-stop read to help get you started. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
Section 8 Search
Easily find affordable housing options nationwide. This app aggregates official Section 8 voucher listings and provides information on local waiting list statuses, simplifying your search for a new home.
- Nationwide housing listings
- Waiting list status updates
- Easy navigation
- Affordable housing search
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DISCLAIMER: This app is not endorsed by or affiliated with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) or any government agency. Data and information sourced from https://www.hud.gov Section 8 Search App Finding affordable housing should be simple. Section 8 Search aggregates official Section 8 voucher listings from HUD and participating local housing authorities—no stress, just easy navigation. Features: • Nationwide listings: Browse everything from cozy studios to spacious family homes. • Waiting lists Status: View current local waiting-list statuses Privacy policy: https://section8search.org/privacy-policy Download Section 8 Search today and start your hassle-free journey to finding a home you love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Section 8 Search at none against First Time Buyer's 10. Section 8 Search also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). First Time Buyer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. First Time Buyer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 6 months. Section 8 Search asks for nothing beyond the download.
First Time Buyer ships an update every 20 months, Section 8 Search fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Time Buyer | Section 8 Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (793 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 793 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jellyfish Connect Limited | Pulsar Publishing LLC |
In-app purchases
First Time Buyer
- First Time Buyer$8.996 Months
- First Time Buyer$15.991 Year
- issue59$1.99
- issue60$1.99
- Issue 62 December 2016/Janaury 2017$1.99
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- Issue 41$2.99
- Issue 52$2.99
- Issue 57$2.99
- First Time Buyer 6 back issue bundle$8.99
- First Time Buyer 12 issue subscription$15.99
Section 8 Search
No in-app purchases
Questions
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