# New Western vs BiggerPockets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: New Western at 100% against BiggerPockets's 57%. New Western also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BiggerPockets's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 17) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BiggerPockets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. New Western asks for nothing beyond the download.

New Western holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BiggerPockets has 1.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of New Western's written reviews are positive against 57% of BiggerPockets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Western | BiggerPockets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-western/id6651858291/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggerpockets/id6736392302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 74 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Western](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764072566) | [BiggerPockets, Inc. Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/657773187) |

## What reviewers say

### New Western

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-western/id6651858291)

This platform connects real estate investors with a large private source of value-add residential properties. It provides access to off-market opportunities, detailed property analysis, and streamlined transaction processes to help investors find, analyze, and acquire investment properties.

**Highlights:** Access to off-market investment properties, Analyze rehab-ready homes with photos, Receive alerts for new opportunities, Connect with local agents, Streamlined offer and closing process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BiggerPockets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggerpockets/id6736392302)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app connects aspiring and experienced real estate investors with a vast community, educational resources, and networking opportunities. Access forums, find experts, and learn strategies to build wealth through property. It's designed to guide users from their first purchase to scaling their investment portfolio.

**Highlights:** Interactive investor forums, Expert networking, Real estate education guides, Podcasts and videos, Investor community connection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $39.00 | per month |
| BiggerPockets Business Monthly | $79.00 | per month |
| BiggerPockets Pro Yearly | $390.00 | per year |
| BiggerPockets Business Yearly | $790.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved app experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful community features
- 📚 Valuable educational resources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Search engine limitations
- Compatibility issues for iOS users

**Requested features**

- Expanded search capabilities
- Location-based filtering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is New Western free?

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

### Is BiggerPockets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, New Western or BiggerPockets?

New Western is rated higher. New Western averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while BiggerPockets averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do New Western or BiggerPockets have ads?

Neither New Western nor BiggerPockets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, New Western or BiggerPockets?

New Western ships an update every 3 weeks, and BiggerPockets every 3 weeks. Most recently, New Western was updated on October 10, 2026 and BiggerPockets on October 25, 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.*