Comparison

Property Pal vs Buildium

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

Head to head
About

Property Pal

Streamline property management with this app, automating walk-through inspections and report generation. Easily capture resident and property data, track modifications, and create customizable PDF reports with photos and resident signatures.

Highlights
  • Resident and property data management
  • Inspection data capture
  • Automated PDF report generation
  • Resident signature capture
  • Customizable report templates
  • Cloud synchronization (subscription)
Features
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KEY PRODUCT FEATURES: -------------------------------------- • Create, view, update, and store: ⁃- RESIDENT AND COSIGNER DATA ⁃- PROPERTY DATA ⁃- INSPECTION DATA • Share inspections, reports, and templates with other devices running Property Pal in your company through PROPERTY PAL CLOUD (subscription required) • Track modification dates • Easily generate and email unlimited PDF REPORTS • Have residents SIGN INSPECTION REPORT directly on device • Customize reports with your company name and logo • Smoothly transition between MOVE-IN, PRE-INSPECTION, and MOVE-OUT • Customizable template creation • Property-specific rooms & item layouts • Maintenance, Cleaning, and Painter Report generation • Track items issued or assigned to residents, such as keys and parking spaces • Custom Report Codes • One-Time interior and exterior reports INSTEAD OF REACHING FOR A CLIPBOARD, REACH FOR PROPERTY PAL! Say goodbye to piles of paperwork and complicated forms. Property Pal makes property management a snap by transforming the way walk-through inspections are performed. Property Pal automates the otherwise tedious process of manually transcribing the condition of each area of the home. A picture says a thousand words, and Property Pal allows you to easily associate multiple photos with each item. This information is consolidated into a comprehensive PDF which can be emailed to residents and stored for future access. Property Pal increases efficiency and productivity, while generating clean and thorough inspection reports. Other benefits include space savings, less filing, ease of report sharing, and elimination of confusion over poor handwriting. The automatic timestamp feature not only records inspection dates, but also supports the tracking of interim modifications, such as replacing appliances or performing repairs. This intuitive app enables staff to focus on marketing, social media, and resident retention. Take your property management to a higher level with Property Pal, which is certain to revolutionize the property management industry! --- Also available from Property Pal Interactive Cloud Individual: • 200 reports per year • up to 100 units • Access to your inspections on any device • Online portal where you can compare / email / download reports $5.99 monthly Interactive Cloud Petite: • 600 reports per year • up to 300 units • Access to your inspections on any device • Online portal where you can compare / email / download reports $10.99 monthly Interactive Cloud Professional: • 1500 reports per year • up to 750 units • Access to your inspections on any device • Online portal where you can compare / email / download reports $29.99 monthly Interactive Cloud Corporate: • 2500 reports per year • up to 1250 units • Access to your inspections on any device • Online portal where you can compare / email / download reports $49.99 monthly Interactive Cloud Enterprise: • 5000 reports per year • up to 2500 units • Access to your inspections on any device • Online portal where you can compare / email / download reports $99.99 monthly --- Prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the current months subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings on your device after purchase. --- privacy policy https://manager.mypropertypal.net/terms/privacy.html --- terms of service https://manager.mypropertypal.net/terms/service.html

About

Buildium

This app empowers property managers with essential tools on the go. It streamlines task management, payment processing, and access to crucial property and contact information. Stay connected and informed about your portfolio from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Manage tasks and work orders
  • Receive resident payments
  • View property information
  • Access tenant, owner, and vendor data
  • Communicate with contacts
  • Navigate to properties
  • Add photos with phone camera
Features
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The new Buildium app is faster, sleeker, and easier to use than ever before. Designed with property managers in mind, our app puts the power of our industry-leading software at your fingertips — no matter where you are. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand our capabilities. Key features: - Manage tasks and work orders - Receive resident payments on-the-go - View property information - View tenant, owner, and vendor information - Provide property owners access to key information - Call, text, or email contacts from your iPhone - Locate and get directions to properties using maps - Add photos quickly with your phone’s camera

Screenshots

Property Pal4 screens
Buildium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buildium at 4.7 against Property Pal's 2.6. Buildium also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 11). Property Pal's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Property Pal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Buildium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buildium holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buildium has 4.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Property Pal's written reviews are positive against 24% of Buildium's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Property Pal ships an update every 6 weeks, Buildium fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Property Pal versus Buildium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProperty PalBuildium
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (11 ratings)4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews — better23.9% of reviews
Number of ratings114.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul CooperBuildium

Customer experience

Property Pal

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative42.9%

Buildium

All ratings4,511 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative66.3%

Bugs and requests

Property Pal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Buildium

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant sign-out issues
  • Tenant screening process unreliable
  • Incorrect tenant information displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view rent payments and ledgers
  • Option to customize navigation menu
  • Improved photo upload functionality
  • Landlord/owner access to app features

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Property Pal

Subscriptions5
  • Cloud access for Individuals$5.991 Month
  • Cloud access for Petite Plan$10.991 Month
  • Cloud access for Professionals$29.991 Month
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  • Cloud access for Corporations$49.991 Month
  • Cloud access for Enterprise$99.991 Month
One-time2
  • Unlimited One-Time Inspections$49.99
  • Unlimited All Inspection types.$99.99
None

Buildium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Property Pal free?
Property Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buildium free?
Buildium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Property Pal or Buildium?
Buildium is rated higher. Property Pal averages 2.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Buildium averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Property Pal or Buildium have ads?
Neither Property Pal nor Buildium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Property Pal or Buildium?
Property Pal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Buildium fortnightly. Most recently, Property Pal was updated on October 20, 2026 and Buildium on October 24, 2026.

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