# BE vs Hiffman HQ

The clearest difference is rating: Hiffman HQ at 5.0 against BE's 2.3. BE's advantage is ratings volume (135 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Hiffman HQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BE has 135 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BE ships an update every 2 months, Hiffman HQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BE | Hiffman HQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-mobile/id555047188/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiffman-hq/id6499149136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Building Engines](https://appshunter.io/developer/555047291) | [HqO Tex, LLC One Hundred Twenty Six](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626520731) |

## What reviewers say

### BE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-mobile/id555047188)

Manage property maintenance, work orders, inspections, and incidents directly from your mobile device. Attach photos and access all your data, even when offline.

**Highlights:** Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Inspections, Incident tracking, Photo attachments, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Allows quick response
- 👍 Good for field information gathering
- 👍 Great for closing work orders on the go
- 👍 Eliminates paper trail
- 👍 Keeps PMs organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Feels ancient
- 🐛 Always updating, never improving
- 🐛 Slow app

**Reported bugs**

- Have to log out/in multiple times or reinstall to gain access
- Work orders don't always load
- Only able to upload one photo at a time
- Everything gets stuck pending
- App fails, all data lost

**Requested features**

- Add resource management
- Add day view and approve/deny for resource management
- Disable notifications when staff is off the clock
- Edit frequency for PMs
- Allow scheduling


### Hiffman HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiffman-hq/id6499149136)

Connect with your building's amenities, experiences, and management team. Discover events, fitness options, and dining, all from your mobile device. Enhance your work environment and foster community.

**Highlights:** Discover building amenities, Connect with management, Attend events, Access fitness facilities, Find dining options, Enhance work experience

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BE free?

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

### Is Hiffman HQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BE or Hiffman HQ?

Hiffman HQ is rated higher. BE averages 2.3 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Hiffman HQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BE or Hiffman HQ have ads?

Neither BE nor Hiffman HQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BE or Hiffman HQ?

BE ships an update every 2 months, and Hiffman HQ every 3 months. Most recently, BE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hiffman HQ on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*