Comparison

Signaal vs Stromi

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

Head to head
About

Signaal

This app helps you find rental properties in the Netherlands by scanning numerous websites in real-time and alerting you to new listings. Set custom filters for location, price, and property type to streamline your search for apartments or houses.

Highlights
  • Real-time rental website scanning
  • Instant listing alerts
  • Customizable search filters
  • Unified listing display
  • Mobile-first design
  • Save searches and track listings
Features
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Signaal helps you find a rental home in the Netherlands faster and with less effort. It scans dozens of rental websites in real time and alerts you the moment a new listing goes live. That means no more refreshing websites all day or missing out because someone else applied first. You can set filters for location, price, surface area, and housing type, so you only see listings that match what you’re looking for. Everything is shown in one place, from family houses to small studios, making your search easier and more complete. Signaal requires a paid subscription to unlock full access to features such as real-time alerts, unlimited trackers, and advanced filters. You can browse the app and see sample listings without creating an account or subscribing. The app is designed to be fast, simple, and mobile-first, so you can keep track of listings, save your searches, and get notified wherever you are. Whether you’re moving to the Netherlands or just looking for a better way to find a new place, Signaal gives you a clear advantage in a tough rental market. It’s a smarter, faster way to find a place that actually fits your needs. Terms of Use (EULA) – https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stromi

Features
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Finding a new home in the Netherlands can be frustrating. New listings often receive many responses shortly after being published, making it difficult to react in time — especially in cities like Amsterdam or Utrecht. Stromi helps you stay up to date with newly available homes, so you can respond as early as possible and avoid missing out. The app monitors housing listings and informs you when new properties that match your preferences appear online. Key features • Receive push notifications for new listings that match your saved searches • Save favorite listings to your personal favorites • Create custom searches based on your preferences • Compare listing prices with similar properties using price insights • Copy a prepared introduction text to your clipboard for faster responses • View average rental prices per area across the Netherlands Stromi is designed to make the home-search process clearer, faster, and more manageable — helping you focus on the listings that matter most to you.

Screenshots

Signaal4 screens
Stromi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stromi at none against Signaal's 6. Signaal's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Signaal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Stromi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Signaal ships an update every 5 days, Stromi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Signaal versus Stromi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignaalStromi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB111 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEvernomicDaam Schoon

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Signaal

Subscriptions6
  • Discounted Monthly, referrals only$11.991 Month
  • Monthly plan$12.991 Month
  • Discounted 2-Month, referrals only$19.992 Months
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  • 2-Month plan$22.992 Months
  • 3-Month plan$24.993 Months
  • Discounted 3-Month, referrals only$24.993 Months
None

Stromi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Signaal free?
Signaal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stromi free?
Stromi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Signaal or Stromi have ads?
Neither Signaal nor Stromi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Signaal or Stromi?
Signaal ships an update every 5 days, and Stromi fortnightly. Most recently, Signaal was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stromi on October 24, 2026.

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