Comparison

OurHouse vs Chaptara

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

Head to head
About

OurHouse

This app streamlines operations and enhances communication for Greek chapters, student groups, and associations. It offers tools for event management, direct messaging, document sharing, and polling to keep members engaged and informed.

Highlights
  • Customizable calendar for event tracking
  • Real-time direct and group messaging
  • Instant push notifications and reminders
  • Polling for elections and orders
  • Document storage and sharing
  • Mobile app and web admin panel
Features
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OurHouse is the leading membership management and group communication software for Greek chapters, student groups, non-profit organizations, and professional associations. We’re here to help you stay connected with your chapter, streamline daily operations, and make the lives of every officer and member much easier. Stop wasting time on the fragmented or outdated tools your organization tries to utilize. You deserve better so switch to OurHouse for the best experience available! Features include: - Customizable calendar to help your members stay informed and track attendance, points, sign-ups, excuses, appeals etc. - Real-time direct and group messaging to centralize all chapter communication - Instant push notifications and scheduled reminders to send out news or announcements - Polling for elections, recruitment, apparel orders and more - Document storage and sharing for important chapter or organization resources + So many more useful features on our convenient mobile app and web admin panel! OurHouse will save your executive team countless hours each week and provide a centralized hub to keep your members engaged and involved. Contact us any time at (310) 413 - 3072, or (310) 702 - 8518, or email info@ourhouse.us to schedule a demo or set up your chapter account in minutes! Note: When tracking attendance through the event calendar this app uses background GPS.

About

Chaptara

This platform streamlines chapter management for organizations, offering tools for communication, event planning, and member engagement. It centralizes all aspects of chapter life, enabling leaders to operate more efficiently and foster a connected membership.

Highlights
  • Organized messaging and announcements
  • Automated event attendance and RSVPs
  • House points tracking for activities
  • Customizable member directory
  • Secure and organized chapter voting
  • Customizable good standing status tracking
Features
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You're not just leading a chapter. You're running an organization. Chaptara is the mobile-first platform built by former sorority leaders who understand the realities of managing events, communication, and hundreds of members at once. It brings every part of chapter life into one clean, intuitive app - so leaders can work more efficiently, stay organized, and create a more engaged membership. Chat - Organized, focused messaging built for chapter life. Combine direct messages, group boards, and admin-only announcements into one hub. Customize boards by member type, pledge class, or residence - from committees and executive teams to pledge classes and informal groups. Less chaos, more connection. Events - More than just a calendar. Automate attendance, collect RSVPs and excuses, customize event requirements, and manage participation through secure check-in, all while tailoring visibility to the members each event serves. Members get a centralized view of chapter life with intuitive calendars and categorized events. For the moments that matter. House Points - Take the guesswork out of house points. Chaptara brings events, opportunities, and chapter activities into one place so every member can find meaningful ways to participate. Admins can automate point assignments and deductions based on attendance and requirements. Recognize involvement. Inspire more of it. Network - An organized directory far beyond a traditional roster. Every member gets a customizable profile - majors, hometowns, social media, and family trees that grow with each new class. Search by pledge class, member type, or residence and connect instantly. Connections easily uncovered. Voting - Make chapter voting simple, secure, and organized. Officers can create votes, customize visibility settings, and manage the entire process - elections, chapter feedback, or big decisions - while preserving privacy and providing a reliable record for future reference. Where trust meets transparency. Good Standing - Make good standing status easy to track and impossible to misunderstand. Requirements are fully customizable to your chapter's own standards, so members always know what's expected and can track their own progress. Information that's accurate, up to date, and easy to reference. Ready to accept the bid you didn't know you needed? Download Chaptara today.

Screenshots

OurHouse4 screens
Chaptara4 screens

Verdict

The call

OurHouse and Chaptara are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OurHouse ships an update every 3 weeks, Chaptara every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OurHouse versus Chaptara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOurHouseChaptara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOurhouseChaptara, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

OurHouse

No in-app purchases

None

Chaptara

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OurHouse free?
OurHouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chaptara free?
Chaptara is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OurHouse or Chaptara have ads?
Neither OurHouse nor Chaptara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OurHouse or Chaptara?
OurHouse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chaptara every 5 weeks. Most recently, OurHouse was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chaptara on October 12, 2026.

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