Comparison

TheAnalyst® PRO vs Buildout

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

Head to head
About

TheAnalyst® PRO

This comprehensive suite offers robust tools for commercial real estate professionals, including financial and lease analysis, property mapping, and lead generation. It provides in-depth calculators and reporting features to aid in investment and lease evaluations, accessible across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Investment Analysis (5 & 10 Year)
  • Comparative Lease Analysis
  • Location Risk Analysis
  • Lease vs. Own Analysis
  • 1031 Exchange Calculator
  • Property & Area Measuring Tools
  • Customizable PDF Reports
Features
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TheAnalyst® PRO The Premier Commercial Real Estate Software. It’s like a Swiss Army Knife for commercial practitioners. Packed with robust tools for financial and lease analysis, property mapping, lead generators, and video training, TheAnalyst PRO provides you with the mobile edge you need to be a PRO. Subscription is required to access this application. Subscription Details: $699.99 per year or $89.99 per month Subscription auto-renews until cancelled TheAnalyst® PRO includes the following tools: -Investment Analysis - 5 Year before and after tax -Investment Analysis – 10 Year before and after tax -Comparative Lease Analysis - Analyze 5 lease options side-by-side -Location Risk Analysis – FEMA Flood, ESRI Crime Index and Environmental record search -Lease vs. Own Analysis Report -1031 Exchange Calculator -Time Value of Money Calculator -IRR / NPV Calculator -Rules of Thumb to Calculate: CAP Rate, Cash-on-Cash & GRM -Mortgage Calculator with Amortization Summary & Schedule Report -Loan Amount Analysis Report -Property Measuring Tool -Target CAP Rate Analyzer -Area Measuring Tool (Square Feet, Acres, Square Meters, Hectares) You can export PDF Reports via: - Upload to Dropbox Account - Email as an attachment - Print via Apple AirPrint TheAnalyst® PRO is a powerful suite of real estate analysis tools designed for all real estate practitioners that need to analyze a real estate investment - whether a rental house or a $30 million office building - as well as analysis of all real estate leases. Exclusive features for TheAnalyst® PRO •Customize all of the reports with your Name, Logo, website and contact information •Save your property analysis inputs so you can quickly open and modify your analysis in the future, and from your other devices and computers (Internet connection required) - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. For monthly subscribers, the renewal is $69.99 per month. For annual subscribers, the renewal is $599.99 per year. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://www.theanalystpro.com/privacy-policy.php Terms of Use: https://www.theanalystpro.com/terms-of-service.php

About

Buildout

Access comprehensive commercial and residential real estate data on the go. Research properties, analyze market trends, and get instant insights with an AI assistant. Essential for real estate professionals seeking quick property information and investment criteria matching.

Highlights
  • On-the-go property data insights
  • Dynamic research map with filters
  • AI assistant for hands-free queries
  • Save and revisit map searches
  • Access data on computer tools
  • Property, lot, loan, tax, and valuation info
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Buildout Mobile is the premier research tool for commercial and residential real estate professionals, allowing for on-the-go data insights into every property in the US. Building, lot, loan, tax, and valuation information for any property you’re interested in is now available in the palm of your hand. The app provides a dynamic research map that can be filtered and searched regionally by property and investment type to provide exactly what your investment criteria require. Drill down on a specific business district, or compare market trends nationwide. Every map search you make can be saved to revisit and act upon your insights at any time. Searches made on Buildout Mobile can also be accessed and passed into your Buildout tools for further leverage back at your computer. Buildout Mobile is also powered by AL, our AI assistant that allows for hands-free interaction with all the data within our research map. Give AL prompts or ask questions like, “Show me all the multi-family properties in Denver.” or “What is the average price of a loft office in Chicago?” and AL will provide you with exactly what you need. With all the property data you need available at a moment’s notice, Buildout Mobile is the must-have app for every real estate professional. Terms of Use: https://buildout.com/connect/public_terms Privacy Policy: https://www.buildout.com/terms-of-use?tab=privacy

Screenshots

TheAnalyst® PRO4 screens
Buildout4 screens

Verdict

The call

TheAnalyst® PRO and Buildout both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of TheAnalyst® PRO's written reviews are positive against 0% of Buildout's. Buildout's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TheAnalyst® PRO sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Buildout sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for TheAnalyst® PRO against 3.7 for Buildout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of TheAnalyst® PRO's written reviews are positive against 0% of Buildout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheAnalyst® PRO ships an update every 2 months, Buildout monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TheAnalyst® PRO versus Buildout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheAnalyst® PROBuildout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCRE Tech, Inc.Buildout, Inc

Customer experience

TheAnalyst® PRO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Buildout

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TheAnalyst® PRO

Subscriptions6
  • TheAnalyst® PRO$49.991 Month
  • TheAnalyst® PRO$69.991 Month
  • TheAnalyst® PRO$89.991 Month
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  • TheAnalyst® PRO$399.991 Year
  • TheAnalyst® PRO$599.991 Year
  • TheAnalyst® PRO$699.991 Year
1 purchases

Buildout

Subscriptions1
  • Buildout Connect Upgrade$199.001 Month

Questions

Is TheAnalyst® PRO free?
TheAnalyst® PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buildout free?
Buildout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TheAnalyst® PRO or Buildout?
TheAnalyst® PRO and Buildout are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do TheAnalyst® PRO or Buildout have ads?
Neither TheAnalyst® PRO nor Buildout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheAnalyst® PRO or Buildout?
TheAnalyst® PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Buildout monthly. Most recently, TheAnalyst® PRO was updated on June 24, 2026 and Buildout on September 19, 2026.

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