Step vs HM Residential
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Step
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The Step-Hear® app is the new platform that will enable visually impaired and blind people get an audio and vibration alert whenever passing by a Step-Hear® device installed in private and public locations. On receiving the alert signal by Bluetooth the user presses one of the buttons triggering an audio message giving location, service and navigation instructions.
HM Residential
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Download our latest app and search properties on the go! HM Residential is one of the leading estate agents specialising in sales, lettings and property management. Download the HM Residential now! The HM Residential enables you to receive a personalised service at your fingertips. Browse properties which meet your expectation and fit your budget. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers. Download our mobile app now to help us take care of your needs. With our latest app, you can now: * Browse all our properties in one place * Set your property preferences * Make enquiries/request a viewing * Receive regular updates * See all our new properties as soon as they are available * Call or email our office direct from the App Individual dashboard for; Applicants | Tenants | Landlords | Vendors | Contractors/suppliers App Highlights: * For Landlords and tenants - have full access to your statements * Tenants - report repairs and track progress through to completion * Applicants – receive properties instantaneously that meet your criteria * Contractors - send maintenance quotes with a single click * Landlords - approve those maintenance quotes via the app * All - call or email our office directly from the App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Step at monthly against HM Residential's every 6 months. Step also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Step ships an update monthly, HM Residential every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Step | HM Residential |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STEP-HEAR | Global NoticeBoard |
In-app purchases
Step
No in-app purchases
HM Residential
No in-app purchases









