PropView vs ShortRent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PropView
Discover and secure your next home or short stay in Nigeria with this real estate app. Browse verified apartments, homes, and rentals with virtual tours and direct agent communication. Find student hostels, vacation rentals, or your dream home.
- Verified property listings
- 360° virtual tours
- Interactive location maps
- Real-time chat with agents
- Secure booking
- Student housing filters
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PropView is Nigeria’s leading real estate app, built to simplify the way you find and secure your next home or short stay, whether you're a local resident, student, or visitor exploring the country. With a user-friendly interface and powerful features, PropView makes it easy to browse verified apartments, homes, hostels, and short-term rentals across Nigeria. Whether you're looking to rent a student hostel near campus, book a comfortable space for your vacation, or buy your dream home, Prop View gives you instant access to trusted listings and licensed real estate agents, all in one app. Key Features: - Verified property listings with real photos and detailed information - 360° virtual tours for an immersive viewing experience - Interactive maps to explore properties by location - Real-time chat with agents and property owners - Secure booking and seamless communication - Filters for student-friendly housing, budget rentals, and more Whether you’re in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, or visiting from abroad, PropView helps you find a place that truly fits your lifestyle and needs. It's perfect for university students looking for hostels, working professionals searching for new apartments, or tourists planning short stays. As we grow, PropView will expand to other cities and countries, connecting you to more options, more agents, and more convenience, all from your phone. Discover a smarter, faster, and more reliable way to find your next space with PropView. Your home search just got easier.
ShortRent
Discover and list rental properties across Nigeria, including yearly leases, monthly stays, and short-term accommodations. Connect directly with landlords, agents, and renters to find or post available homes and rooms.
- Free property listings
- Search by state and city
- All rental types in one app
- Direct in-app messaging
- Real photos and details
- Save favorite listings
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ShortRent is the free way to find and post rental homes across Nigeria — yearly and monthly rentals, shortlets, and roommate/flatshare spaces, all in one app. WHY SHORTRENT • Free to post — list your property or spare room in minutes, no fees • Browse by state and city — find places in the exact location you want • Every rental type in one place — long-term homes, monthly stays, short-term shortlets, and flatmates • Message directly — chat with landlords, agents, and renters inside the app • Real photos and details — see what you're renting before you reach out FOR RENTERS Search listings by state, city, price, and type. Save your favourites and message the poster directly — no middlemen, no sign-up walls. FOR LANDLORDS & AGENTS Post your listing for free and reach renters actively searching in your area. Add photos, set your price, and manage enquiries from your inbox. FIND YOUR NEXT PLACE Whether you need a yearly apartment, a monthly flat, a weekend shortlet, or someone to share rent with, ShortRent connects you — fast and free. Download ShortRent and start exploring today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PropView at 3.0 against ShortRent's 1.0. ShortRent's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PropView holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | PropView | ShortRent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chukwuma Mishael | Greatcallie International Ltd |
In-app purchases
PropView
No in-app purchases
ShortRent
No in-app purchases








