# Pre vs Homebot

Pre and Homebot both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Pre's written reviews are positive against 12% of Homebot's. Pre also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Homebot's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (125 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Pre against 3.7 for Homebot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homebot has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Pre's written reviews are positive against 12% of Homebot's.

Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, Homebot every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pre | Homebot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-approve-me/id653222519/reviews) | **[3.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebot/id6448762620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pre-Approve Me LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/653222522) | [HomeBot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673520200) |

## What reviewers say

### Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-approve-me/id653222519)

This app helps home buyers and realtors connect with loan officers to determine home loan pre-qualification. It provides tools to calculate mortgage payments, track application progress, and generate pre-approval letters for making offers.

**Highlights:** Home loan pre-qualification, Mortgage calculator, Pre-approval letter generation, Application progress tracking, Milestone and conditions management, Direct contact with loan officers and realtors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Homebot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebot/id6448762620)

Empower your homeownership journey with this app. Track your home's value and equity, explore financial insights, and maximize your purchasing power. Discover new homes and take control of your finances with expert tips and guidance.

**Highlights:** Track home value and equity, Access financial insights, Calculate purchasing power, Search home listings, Monitor financial progress, Receive expert tips

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great for home buying process
- 💡 Good for exploring affordability
- 💡 Useful for educating clients
- 💡 Helps grow net worth
- 💡 Personalized information provided

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App never opens
- 🐛 App gets stuck
- 🐛 App won't load
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 App is unusable

**Reported bugs**

- App never opens
- App gets stuck and won't work
- Down payment estimator doesn't update
- No map navigation directly from the app
- Customer service rude about bugs

**Requested features**

- Restore app usage for agents & lenders
- Add map navigation directly from app
- Allow multiple location searches
- Ability to view lists based on preference (price, square footage, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pre free?

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

### Is Homebot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pre or Homebot?

Homebot is rated higher. Pre averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Homebot averages 3.7 from 125 ratings.

### Do Pre or Homebot have ads?

Homebot shows ads; Pre does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pre or Homebot?

Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and Homebot every 9 days. Most recently, Pre was updated on October 8, 2026 and Homebot on October 23, 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.*