Disclosure: Berry makes one of the apps on this list, so judge accordingly. This is the honest comparison we would want as homeowners.
Best Home Maintenance Apps in 2026: An Honest Comparison
by the Berry team · Updated
There is no single best home maintenance app, because the right one depends on whether you want a full home record, a document binder, a maintenance schedule, or help with problems as they come up. HomeZada is the most comprehensive, Homer is a strong iPhone binder, Oply suits people who hire out work, and Berry is the only one on this list that diagnoses problems from a photo with cost ranges.
How we compared
For each app we looked at what it is built to do, what it costs where pricing is published, and what users report in reviews. Every app gets its real strengths first and its real weaknesses second, Berry included. Store ratings, prices, and features change, so check the current listing before you subscribe.
The apps
HomeZada
Free plan; paid plans $99-$189 a yearA complete record of the home, finances included
Strengths
- The most comprehensive app in this group.
- A free Essentials plan to start, with paid plans when you need more.
- Covers home inventory, home finances, and home value forecasting, not only maintenance.
Weaknesses
- Steep learning curve.
- The mobile app is weaker than the web version.
- User reviews cite surprise renewals, so note your renewal date when you subscribe.
Homer
A digital binder for the house on iPhone
Strengths
- A strong digital binder on iPhone.
- Label scanning for appliance records.
Weaknesses
- Weaker on Android, where it rated around 3.3 stars at the time of writing.
- Pricing is per property, so the cost stacks if you own more than one home.
- User reviews cite a cluttered interface.
Dwellin
FreeTrying a home app for free
Strengths
- Free, and an easy entry point if you have never used a home app.
Weaknesses
- Asks for your address before the app opens.
- User reviews report data loss after a period of inactivity, so keep your own copy of anything important.
HomeBeacon
Free tierA free schedule tailored to your type of home
Strengths
- The free tier builds a personalized maintenance schedule from your home type, age, and climate.
Weaknesses
- Newer, and thinner on appliance intelligence than on scheduling.
Oply
Hiring out work instead of doing it yourself
Strengths
- Pairs maintenance with booking vetted contractors.
- A good fit if you would rather hire out work than do it yourself.
Weaknesses
- Built around hiring contractors, so it offers less if you plan to do the work yourself.
Berry
Free tier. Pro is $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year.Figuring out problems as they come up, with a schedule built from your actual home
Strengths
- The only app on this list that diagnoses a problem from a photo, with DIY and pro cost ranges.
- Builds your maintenance schedule from your actual home features and appliances.
- Reads a photo of an appliance label to fill in the record, then sends lifespan alerts before big-ticket appliances reach the end of their typical life.
- You can export everything you have put in, anytime, on any plan.
- The free tier includes 3 diagnoses a month, one appliance with label scanning, care tasks, and lifespan alerts, the first 3 tasks of your plan fully open, and weather alerts.
Weaknesses
- iOS and web only. There is no Android app, and Pro is purchased through the iOS app.
- Newer, with a smaller track record.
- No home inventory or home finance features like HomeZada.
- Every appliance after the first, and the rest of your plan, need Pro.
Centriq
Shut down January 2026No longer available
Centriq shut down in January 2026 and user data was deleted. If you exported your data, you have CSV files, but the exports did not include photos. Homer and Berry can both import that CSV. See Centriq alternatives for how to rebuild.
Which one fits you
| If you | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You live in spreadsheets and want inventory, finances, and home value in one place | HomeZada | It is the most comprehensive of the group. Expect a learning curve, use the web version for heavy work, and note your renewal date. |
| You want your home documents and appliance records in one binder on iPhone | Homer | A strong digital binder with label scanning. If you own several homes, price it per property first. |
| You would rather hire out work than do it yourself | Oply | It pairs maintenance with booking vetted contractors. |
| You want a free schedule tailored to your home and not much else | HomeBeacon | Its free tier builds a schedule from home type, age, and climate. |
| Something just broke and you want to know what it is and what it should cost | Berry | Snap a photo and Berry diagnoses it with DIY and pro cost ranges. The free tier covers 3 diagnoses a month. |
| You want a warning before the water heater or furnace gives out | Berry | Lifespan alerts track each appliance against its typical life. See how long appliances last. |
| You use Android | Not Berry | Berry has no Android app. Check the Google Play listing and recent reviews of any app above before you commit. |
| You used Centriq | See the Centriq guide | Centriq alternatives covers what you can recover and how to rebuild your records. |
Common questions
What is the best free home maintenance app?
Dwellin is free, and HomeBeacon's free tier builds a schedule from your home type, age, and climate. Berry's free tier includes 3 photo diagnoses a month, one appliance with label scanning and lifespan alerts, and the first 3 tasks of your plan. Reviews of Dwellin report data loss after inactivity, so keep your own copy of important records.
Is there a home maintenance app for Android?
Homer has an Android app, though it rated around 3.3 stars there at the time of writing. Berry has no Android app. It runs on iOS and on the web at berryapp.co, and Pro is purchased through the iOS app.
Which home maintenance app is best for tracking appliances?
Homer scans appliance labels into its records. Berry reads label photos too, free for one appliance and for every appliance with Pro, then uses each appliance age to send lifespan alerts before big-ticket failures. HomeZada adds a full home inventory if you want more than appliances in one place.
How much do home maintenance apps cost?
Dwellin is free and HomeBeacon has a free tier. HomeZada has a free plan, and its paid plans run about $99 to $189 a year. Homer prices per property, so the total grows with each home. Berry is free to start, and Berry Pro is $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year.
Is this comparison biased toward Berry?
Berry makes one of the apps on this list, so read it with that in mind. We listed real weaknesses for every app, Berry included, and we point several kinds of homeowners to other apps.
Keep reading
- Centriq Shut Down: The Best Alternatives in 2026Centriq shut down on January 31, 2026 and deleted user data. What former users can recover, what to look for in a replacement, and honest options.
- How Much Does Home Maintenance Cost Per Year?What a house really costs to maintain each year: the 1-4% rule of thumb, the recurring jobs with DIY vs pro costs, and how age and climate change the number.
- How Long Do Appliances Last?How long refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, and other appliances usually last, how to find their age, and what repair and replacement cost.