# idealista vs Sónar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: idealista at 89% against Sónar's 33%. idealista also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Sónar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 52) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. idealista sells 38 one-off in-app purchases. Sónar asks for nothing beyond the download.

idealista ships an update every 3 days, Sónar weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | idealista | Sónar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idealista/id465958311/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Idealista, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465958314) | [Advanced Music SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/626884349) |

## What reviewers say

### idealista

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idealista/id465958311)

Find your next home, parking space, or room to rent across Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Easily list properties for sale or rent, explore over a million listings, and connect directly with advertisers. Save favorites, set up alerts, and draw your ideal search area on the map.

**Highlights:** Search for properties by drawing on map, Find properties near current location, Save favorite properties and create collaborative lists, Set up instant alerts for new listings or price drops, Chat directly with advertisers, Create a tenant profile

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (38)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highlighted 1 day | $1.99 | one-time |
| Highlighted 1 day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Highlighted 1 day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rush 12 hours | $6.99 | one-time |
| Highlighted 3 days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hidden address | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rush 12 hours | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45-day publication | $12.99 | one-time |
| Highlighted 3 days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Highlighted 3 days | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2-month publication | $17.99 | one-time |
| Highlighted 3 days | $22.99 | one-time |
| Rush 48 hours | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5-day publication | $29.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rush 48 hours | $29.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $34.99 | one-time |
| 6-week publication | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5-day publication | $39.99 | one-time |
| Rush 48 hours | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $44.99 | one-time |
| 5-day publication | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1-month publication | $49.99 | one-time |
| 45-day publication | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $59.99 | one-time |
| Rush 48 hours | $59.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $69.99 | one-time |
| 6-week publication | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1-month publication | $99.99 | one-time |
| 15-day publication | $99.99 | one-time |
| 45-day publication | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1-month publication | $119.99 | one-time |
| 45-day publication | $149.99 | one-time |
| 1-month publication | $149.99 | one-time |
| 45-day publication | $179.99 | one-time |
| 2-month publication | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great search functionality
- 👍 Comprehensive listings
- 👍 Helpful map features
- 👍 Useful notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Listings not always up-to-date
- 🐛 Inaccurate property details
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Limited search/filter options
- 💬 Poor agent responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing listings
- Favorites list not updating properly
- Incorrect location mapping for properties
- Language settings not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add filter for land/plot size
- Separate long-term and short-term rentals
- Provide historical sale price data
- Improve address visibility/accuracy
- Allow saving/restoring search preferences


### Sónar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar/id1378948981)

This app provides information about a pioneering cultural event known for its unique format and content. It combines avant-garde and experimental trends in dance and electronic music with a playful nature.

**Highlights:** Event information, Music curation, Avant-garde trends, Electronic music, Dance music, Art and technology

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is idealista free?

idealista is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sónar free?

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

### Do idealista or Sónar have ads?

idealista shows ads; Sónar does not.

### Which is updated more often, idealista or Sónar?

idealista ships an update every 3 days, and Sónar weekly. Most recently, idealista was updated on September 27, 2026 and Sónar on June 19, 2026.

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