# HouseTruth vs OpenHomeVue

The clearest difference is rating: OpenHomeVue at 5.0 against HouseTruth's 4.0. OpenHomeVue also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HouseTruth's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HouseTruth sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and OpenHomeVue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenHomeVue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

HouseTruth ships an update weekly, OpenHomeVue every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HouseTruth | OpenHomeVue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housetruth/id6746723919/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhomevue/id6768000380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leeap AI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809583786) | [RenaVue Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896529125) |

## What reviewers say

### HouseTruth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housetruth/id6746723919)

Access comprehensive property information to make informed decisions when buying a home. Visualize noise levels, powerline proximity, superfund sites, and crime reports on interactive maps. Chat directly with property disclosures using advanced AI.

**Highlights:** Universal noise map (road, trail, aviation), Powerline path visualization, Superfund site locator, Recent crime report map, Save and compare interested houses, Request property disclosures, AI chat with disclosures, QR code disclosure access

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HouseTruth Buyer Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| HomeTruth Buyer Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| HouseTruth Agent Monthly Plan1 | $49.99 | per month |
| Home Truth Agent Monthly Plan2 | $99.99 | per month |
| HomeTruth Agent Plan | $199.99 | per month |
| Home Truth Agent Monthly Plan3 | $199.99 | per month |
| HouseTruth Buyer Yearly Plan | $239.99 | per year |
| HomeTruth Agent Yearly Plan1 | $479.99 | per year |
| HomeTruth Buyer Yearly Plan2 | $959.99 | per year |


### OpenHomeVue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhomevue/id6768000380)

This app helps California home buyers track, research, and decide on properties. It maps risks, environmental data, school information, and neighborhood demographics for each home. Users can take notes, compare favorites, and plan home tours.

**Highlights:** Track and research California homes, Map environmental and safety risks, Detailed school and neighborhood data, Contextual note-taking with photos, Side-by-side home comparison, Plan and share home tours

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support development | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor future features | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HouseTruth free?

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

### Is OpenHomeVue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HouseTruth or OpenHomeVue?

OpenHomeVue is rated higher. HouseTruth averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OpenHomeVue averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HouseTruth or OpenHomeVue have ads?

Neither HouseTruth nor OpenHomeVue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HouseTruth or OpenHomeVue?

HouseTruth ships an update weekly, and OpenHomeVue every 10 days. Most recently, HouseTruth was updated on October 22, 2026 and OpenHomeVue on October 10, 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.*