BondGuard vs BondBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BondGuard
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Your bond is on the line. BondGuard gives you timestamped, GPS-tagged photo evidence and professional condition reports โ so you get every dollar back. INGOING & OUTGOING INSPECTIONS Walk through each room with guided checklists covering walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, light fittings, power points, and curtains/blinds. Rate each item as Clean, Fair, or Damaged with detailed notes. Works for both ingoing (move-in) and outgoing (move-out) inspections across all Australian states. TIMESTAMPED & GEOTAGGED PHOTOS Capture photographic evidence with automatic timestamps and GPS coordinates. Every photo is linked to the specific room and checklist item for clear documentation. PROFESSIONAL PDF REPORTS Generate state-compliant condition reports as polished PDFs. Include property details, tenant and agent information, all room inspections with photos, and condition ratings. AUSTRALIAN STANDARD FORMAT Covers all standard room types including living areas, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, garage, and outdoor areas. Designed to meet tenancy authority requirements in every Australian state. SHARE & EXPORT Email reports directly to agents and landlords, save to your device, or share via any app. FREE TIER - Create reports with up to 3 rooms - Watermarked PDF export SINGLE REPORT ($4.99 AUD) - Unlimited rooms per report - Clean, unwatermarked PDF AGENT MONTHLY ($19.99 AUD/month) - Unlimited reports, no watermarks, bulk export Terms of Use: https://bondguard-au.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bondguard-au.web.app/privacy
BondBuddy
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Made for Australian renters, whether you're moving in or moving out. Moving into a rental? The condition report you file in the first week is the only evidence you have when your bond is on the line months later. BondBuddy walks you through it room by room. Mark each item Good, Fair or Damaged, photograph anything already worn or broken, and add a quick note. When you're done, export a clean PDF condition report and send it straight to your agent. WHY IT MATTERS Bond disputes come down to what you can prove. A dated photo of a scratched floorboard taken on day one is worth more than any argument at the end of the lease. Run an exit report when you move out and you have both ends covered. HOW IT WORKS - Add your property โ address, state, entry or exit inspection - Choose rooms from ready-made checklists: kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, laundry, garage, hallway - Tap a badge to mark an item Good, Fair or Damaged โ no menus, no digging - Add photos, each stamped with the date and time it was taken - Add notes where something needs explaining - Export a professional PDF and share it with your agent BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN RENTERS The room checklists cover what agents actually inspect, and reports are laid out on A4. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE No account. No sign-up. No servers. Your photos, notes and reports are stored on your device and nowhere else. Nothing is uploaded and nothing is tracked. FREE TO TRY Document up to three rooms free โ photos and PDF export included, not locked away. Unlock unlimited rooms with a one-time purchase. No subscription, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BondGuard at every 4 days against BondBuddy's every 6 weeks. BondGuard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BondGuard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and BondBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BondGuard ships an update every 4 days, BondBuddy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | BondGuard | BondBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rowlytics | AHURA ENTERPRISES PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
BondGuard
- Agent Monthly$12.991 Month
BondBuddy
- Full Unlock$4.99









