# Calvis vs Homey NYC

The clearest difference is rating: Homey NYC at 4.8 against Calvis's 4.2. Homey NYC also leads on ratings volume (675 vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Calvis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homey NYC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Calvis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Homey NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homey NYC has 675 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Calvis's written reviews are positive against 64% of Homey NYC's.

Calvis ships an update weekly, Homey NYC monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calvis | Homey NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calvis/id6502692141/reviews) | **[4.8 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homey-nyc/id6748840051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **675** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calvis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746469324) | [Homey Affordable Housing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827602212) |

## What reviewers say

### Calvis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calvis/id6502692141)

Easily book and manage security services. For security personnel, this platform simplifies shift pickup and ensures prompt payment.

**Highlights:** Book security services, Manage security bookings, Pick up security shifts, Seamless payment for guards, Future of security management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Homey NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homey-nyc/id6748840051)

This app simplifies the process of applying for affordable housing lotteries in New York City. It helps manage paperwork and applications, aiming to make the complex process easier for users. Offers a free trial period for new users.

**Highlights:** Housing lottery application management, Paperwork simplification, Free 7-day trial, Unlimited applications with subscription, Subscription management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homey Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Homey Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calvis free?

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

### Is Homey NYC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calvis or Homey NYC?

Homey NYC is rated higher. Calvis averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Homey NYC averages 4.8 from 675 ratings.

### Do Calvis or Homey NYC have ads?

Neither Calvis nor Homey NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calvis or Homey NYC?

Calvis ships an update weekly, and Homey NYC monthly. Most recently, Calvis was updated on November 8, 2026 and Homey NYC on November 8, 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.*