Comparison

DOOR vs HouseRhythm

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

Head to head
About

DOOR

Manage keyless entry, smart home devices, and on-demand services from one app. Control access for guests, monitor your home remotely, and book local professionals for home services. Designed for modern living, it simplifies everyday tasks and enhances building connectivity.

Highlights
  • Keyless door unlocking (phone, keycard, Doorcode)
  • Share time-limited access with guests
  • Remote smart home device control
  • Real-time security and environmental alerts
  • Book home services within the app
  • View private access logs
Features
Currently charting
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Smarter living starts with DOOR. DOOR brings together keyless access, smart home control, and on-demand services in one intuitive app. It’s designed to simplify life for residents in modern buildings. Whether you're arriving home, adjusting your thermostat, or booking a service, DOOR puts everyday control in your hand. What residents can do with DOOR: - Unlock doors your way Use your phone, keycard, or a simplified 4-digit Doorcode. No keys. No stress. - Share access effortlessly Send secure, time-limited access to guests or service providers—no handoffs required. - Control your home from anywhere Adjust lights, temperature, and more to fit your routine, even while you’re away. - Get real-time updates Receive alerts when doors are opened, humidity rises, or motion is detected or, so you're always informed. - Book trusted home services From TV mounting to general handyman services, find and schedule local professionals, right in the app. - View your private access log See who entered your unit and when, while your access history as a resident is private and only visible to you. DOOR is designed to feel intuitive and effortless. It’s how modern buildings stay connected—and how residents stay in control. Already live in a DOOR-enabled building? Download now and experience simpler, smarter living.

About

HouseRhythm

Organize recurring home maintenance tasks with scheduled reminders. Track past completions and utilize curated packages for seasonal or specific home needs. Turn household chores into a manageable schedule.

Highlights
  • Recurring task scheduling
  • Customizable reminders
  • Maintenance history tracking
  • Curated task packages
  • Seasonal home prep
  • Apartment and pet-friendly plans
Features
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HomeCare helps you stay on top of recurring home maintenance without having to remember every little task yourself. Create routines for chores like changing HVAC filters, washing sheets, cleaning gutters, testing smoke detectors, or servicing appliances, then schedule reminders so they happen on time. Track when each routine was completed, view past maintenance history, and use curated maintenance packages for seasonal prep, move-ins, apartments, vacations, pet-friendly homes, and more. HomeCare turns scattered household tasks into a simple schedule you can actually keep up with. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DOOR4 screens
HouseRhythm1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DOOR at none against HouseRhythm's 1. DOOR also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 1) and chart position (#206 vs unranked). HouseRhythm's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HouseRhythm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. DOOR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HouseRhythm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOOR has 51K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DOOR versus HouseRhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOORHouseRhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (51K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings51K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#206 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size427 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLatchable, Inc.Melanie Cooray

Bugs and requests

DOOR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent log-outs
  • Syncing issues with door access
  • Inability to edit door names

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Customizable door ordering
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Improved one-time access codes

HouseRhythm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DOOR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HouseRhythm

Subscriptions1
  • Maintenance Packages Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is DOOR free?
DOOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HouseRhythm free?
HouseRhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DOOR or HouseRhythm?
HouseRhythm is rated higher. DOOR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while HouseRhythm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DOOR or HouseRhythm have ads?
Neither DOOR nor HouseRhythm shows ads.

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