# DoorBird vs SFAR MLS Edge

The clearest difference is rating: DoorBird at 4.5 against SFAR MLS Edge's 1.4. DoorBird also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

DoorBird holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoorBird has 29K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DoorBird ships an update every 3 weeks, SFAR MLS Edge every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoorBird | SFAR MLS Edge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorbird/id898756315/reviews)** | [1.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfar-mls-edge/id1129932619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 88 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bird Home Automation GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/968028002) | [Rapattoni Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046098677) |

## What reviewers say

### DoorBird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorbird/id898756315)

See, hear, and speak to visitors at your door from anywhere in the world. Receive instant notifications for doorbell presses and motion detection, ensuring you never miss a visitor or delivery. Securely unlock doors, garages, or gates remotely.

**Highlights:** Live HDTV video with night vision, 2-way audio communication, Worldwide mobile access, Push notifications for visitors and motion, Remote door, garage, or gate unlocking, Visitor history, Geofencing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great product and service
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 🚀 Easy installation and setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow app response and connectivity issues
- 🔇 Poor audio quality and speaker volume
- 📽️ Low camera quality and limited field of view
- 🕰️ Significant delays in notifications and video feed

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent connectivity and sync issues
- Unreliable device pairing and setup process

**Requested features**

- Siri/Google Assistant integration for voice control
- Improved push notification system with audible alerts
- Local storage option for video recordings
- Simplified app interface and settings


### SFAR MLS Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfar-mls-edge/id1129932619)

This app provides real estate professionals with mobile access to MLS listing data, including search, photos, and history. Users can revise listings, upload pictures, manage contacts, and share property details.

**Highlights:** Live MLS listing data, Standard, Map, and Quick Search, Revise listings on the go, Upload listing pictures, Contact management, Save and organize listings, Agent/Office Search

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoorBird free?

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

### Is SFAR MLS Edge free?

SFAR MLS Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DoorBird or SFAR MLS Edge?

DoorBird is rated higher. DoorBird averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while SFAR MLS Edge averages 1.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do DoorBird or SFAR MLS Edge have ads?

Neither DoorBird nor SFAR MLS Edge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DoorBird or SFAR MLS Edge?

DoorBird ships an update every 3 weeks, and SFAR MLS Edge every 9 months. Most recently, DoorBird was updated on November 8, 2026 and SFAR MLS Edge on November 2, 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.*
