Comparison

HomePro vs Shepherd Community

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

Head to head
About

HomePro

Features
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Welcome to HomePro – PURVANKARA’s Smart community Management App Stay connected and do more in your Community. It’s your Community in your phone! With HomePro by PURVANKARA, you can pre-approve your guests, find your maintenance invoices, book facilities and connect with fellow residents. For admins, HomePro by PURVANKARA is one app for managing your Community, cut operational expenses and keep your residents informed. HomePro by PURVANKARA for residents Smart entry - Pre-approve guests, record your visitor data, and get real-time alerts on every entry. Reserve amenities  - Get easy access to facilities by reserving your slots and time. Communication – Connect with other residents, find information, common interest forums, document repository, and much more. Helpdesk – Register requests, complaints, track their progress, and leave feedback. HomePro by PURVANKARA for guests Smart Entry – Smooth entry at gate with pre-approved visits. HomePro by PURVANKARA for admins Smart visitor management – Digital record of entries & exits, track visitors, and staff attendance, Accounting – Automated billing, expense tracking, and instant access to 100+ financial reports. Announcements  - 24/7 awareness of your Community posts, notices, polls and surveys. Asset management - Single view for all assets, their attributes and their service history. Ensure regular maintenance with real-time alerts. Facility management - Automate invoice generation and get comprehensive reports on booking, revenue and usage. Helpdesk – Centralised tracking of complaints and requests. Role-based access with an escalation matrix HomePro by PURVANKARA for enhanced security Track entries: Track entry of guests, domestic staff, and delivery personnel. Track guard patrol: QR-based guard patrol tracking. Get real-time alerts in case of violations. HomePro by PURVANKARA for event management Form groups: Create an event group, add members, and upload pictures on the app. Announcement: Inform residents with pinned notices.

About

Shepherd Community

Manage your property efficiently with this app, allowing you to submit complaints, request forms, and track maintenance. Stay updated on community matters and communicate with customer service for seamless building management.

Highlights
  • Register complaints
  • Request move-in/move-out forms
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • Request NOCs and access cards
  • Track request status
  • Communicate with customer service
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Introducing the Shepherd HOA app, your ultimate solution for seamless building management in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Shepherd Homeowners Association is ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems, ensuring the highest standards in jointly owned property management services that are fully compliant with RERA regulations. Designed to make your life easier, our app allows homeowners to efficiently manage all aspects of property, including: • Registering complaints • Requesting move-in/move-out forms • Making maintenance requests • Requesting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) • Requesting access tags, parking cards, parking stickers, and amenities access cards • Requesting building access • Requesting chiller charges information • Requesting consolidated service charges information from Mollak • Requesting consolidated statements of account • Uploading transaction receipts Our app also enables you to stay updated on community matters, communicate directly with our customer service team, and track the status of your requests in real time. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that our dedicated facility and community managers are just a tap away, ensuring your building remains compliant and well-maintained. In the UAE, we operate as Shepherd OAM Jointly Owned Management Services LLC, and in Dallas, we are known as Shepherd Homeowners Association LLC. Download the Shepherd HOA app today and experience a new level of convenience in managing your home

Screenshots

HomePro4 screens
Shepherd Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HomePro at every 4 months against Shepherd Community's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomePro ships an update every 4 months, Shepherd Community every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HomePro versus Shepherd Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeProShepherd Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProvident Housing LimitedSHEPHERD OAM JOINTLY OWNED MANAGEMENT SERVICES L.L.C

In-app purchases

None

HomePro

No in-app purchases

None

Shepherd Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomePro free?
HomePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shepherd Community free?
Shepherd Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomePro or Shepherd Community have ads?
Neither HomePro nor Shepherd Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePro or Shepherd Community?
HomePro ships an update every 4 months, and Shepherd Community every 9 months. Most recently, HomePro was updated on September 13, 2026 and Shepherd Community on July 22, 2026.

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