# Connect ONE vs Cortland Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cortland Connect at 50% against Connect ONE's 25%. Cortland Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 245). Connect ONE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cortland Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cortland Connect has 5.1K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Connect ONE's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cortland Connect's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect ONE | Cortland Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-one/id888089114/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortland-connect/id6469707632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Connected Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/888089117) | [CORTLAND PARTNERS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511782496) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-one/id888089114)

Manage and control multiple locations and systems in real-time from any web-enabled device. This secure service offers fast, easy management of locations, systems, and personnel, including access control, security, and environmental settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time control of all systems, Secure single login, Access control management, Security system arm/disarm, View live video feeds, Thermostat and lighting control, Automation task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cortland Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortland-connect/id6469707632)

Manage your apartment living on the go. This app simplifies moving in with an onboarding checklist, allows for easy rent payments and auto-pay setup, and facilitates maintenance requests and lease renewals. Connect with property management through integrated messaging for any lease or payment inquiries.

**Highlights:** Onboarding checklist for move-in, Utility and vehicle setup, Pet and emergency contact registration, Rent payment and auto-pay, Maintenance request submission, Lease renewal initiation, Resident messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Exceptional customer service
- 👌 User-friendly portal
- 🌟 Highly recommended community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Login and payment issues
- 🚫 Lack of functionality
- 🤕 Inaccessibility for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to pan to the bottom of fillable forms
- Photos not uploading for service requests
- App not showing service requests and closed requests
- Login problems and app crashing

**Requested features**

- Ability to reserve amenities
- Bring back Cortland community feature
- More detailed payment information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect ONE free?

Connect ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cortland Connect free?

Cortland Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connect ONE or Cortland Connect?

Cortland Connect is rated higher. Connect ONE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Cortland Connect averages 4.9 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Connect ONE or Cortland Connect have ads?

Neither Connect ONE nor Cortland Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect ONE or Cortland Connect?

Connect ONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cortland Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Connect ONE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cortland Connect on November 3, 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.*