# myHomestead Resident vs Pixel Progress

myHomestead Resident and Pixel Progress both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pixel Progress's written reviews are positive against 63% of myHomestead Resident's. Pixel Progress also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). myHomestead Resident's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Progress sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. myHomestead Resident asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Progress holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myHomestead Resident has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of myHomestead Resident's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Progress's.

myHomestead Resident ships an update every 5 months, Pixel Progress fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myHomestead Resident | Pixel Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myhomestead-resident/id6448202182/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-progress/id6754823759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yardi Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425728804) | [Travis Templeton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778060930) |

## What reviewers say

### myHomestead Resident

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myhomestead-resident/id6448202182)

Manage your housing needs with this resident portal. Pay rent securely, track payment history, and request maintenance services easily. Stay informed with building updates and event notifications.

**Highlights:** Secure rent payment, Automatic payment setup, Payment history access, Maintenance requests, Building updates and notifications, Event calendar

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💳 Convenient online payment functionality
- 📝 Simple maintenance request submission
- 📱 Accessible building communication portal
- 📸 Ability to attach photos to requests

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow or non-responsive maintenance staff
- ❌ No request history or tracking
- 🔍 Lack of request status visibility
- 📋 Limited maintenance request categories
- 🔐 Remember Me function doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot register address in app
- App shows negative balance despite paid fees
- Remember Me function not working
- Cannot cancel maintenance requests
- No confirmation that requests were received by staff

**Requested features**

- Request history and status tracking
- Message read receipts and follow-up confirmations
- Other/custom category for maintenance requests
- Urgent/priority maintenance request option
- Multiple repair requests on single form


### Pixel Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-progress/id6754823759)

Transform your daily tasks into an engaging adventure. This app uses video game mechanics to help you track your to-dos, motivate friends, and earn rewards by defeating challenges.

**Highlights:** Gamified task tracking, Friend encouragement, Boss battles for loot, Progress visualization, To-do list management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Power-Up | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myHomestead Resident free?

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

### Is Pixel Progress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myHomestead Resident or Pixel Progress?

Pixel Progress is rated higher. myHomestead Resident averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pixel Progress averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myHomestead Resident or Pixel Progress have ads?

Neither myHomestead Resident nor Pixel Progress shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myHomestead Resident or Pixel Progress?

myHomestead Resident ships an update every 5 months, and Pixel Progress fortnightly. Most recently, myHomestead Resident was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pixel Progress on November 5, 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.*