⏱️ Response time
We typically reply within 2-3 business days. Include your iOS version and device model for the fastest response.
🔒 Your data is local
All property data stays on your device. We can't access or recover it remotely.
🏘️ PropertyNest is coming soon
The app is currently in development and launching soon. Have a question before it lands? Email us and we will get back to you.
Frequently asked questions
What is PropertyNest?+
PropertyNest is a private, offline-first property record app for iPhone. It helps you:
- Catalog every property you own with rooms and assets
- Scan and store documents, warranties, and receipts with OCR
- Log maintenance history and service visits
- Set reminders for upcoming tasks and warranty expirations
- Generate a Property Passport PDF for insurance or handovers (Premium)
All data is stored on your device -- no accounts, no cloud (unless you opt in to iCloud sync on Premium), 100% private.
What can I track in PropertyNest?+
PropertyNest organises everything by property and room. You can track:
- Properties -- any home, rental, or investment property you own
- Rooms -- kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, garage, garden, and any custom rooms
- Assets and appliances -- with model number, serial number, purchase date, and cost
- Documents -- manuals, warranties, invoices, permits, and any scanned papers
- Maintenance records -- service visits, repairs, costs, contractor details, and photos
- Reminders -- recurring and one-off tasks tied to specific assets or rooms
How does document scanning work?+
PropertyNest uses Apple's Vision framework for on-device OCR. Point your camera at any document -- a warranty card, appliance manual, or service receipt -- and the app extracts the text automatically. Everything happens on your device: no image or text is sent to any server. Scanned documents are filed under the relevant asset for easy retrieval.
What is the Property Passport?+
The Property Passport is a comprehensive PDF export of your full property record -- all rooms, assets, documents, warranties, and maintenance history in one organised document. It's a Premium feature, useful for:
- Insurance claims (proof of ownership and asset values)
- Tenant handovers (full record of appliances and their condition)
- Selling a property (hand over the full maintenance history to the buyer)
- Your own offline archive
What's the difference between Free and Premium?+
Free tier:
- 1 property
- Up to 8 rooms per property
- Up to 20 assets per property
- Up to 3 documents per asset
- Up to 5 active reminders
- Maintenance history, OCR scanning, search, and timeline view
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Premium:
- Unlimited properties
- Unlimited rooms, assets, and documents
- Unlimited reminders
- Property Passport PDF export
- iCloud sync (coming soon)
- Ad-free experience
What subscription options are available?+
- Monthly: $3.99/month (7-day free trial, auto-renews)
- Yearly: $29.99/year (7-day free trial, auto-renews)
All prices in USD. Prices may vary by region. Free trials convert automatically unless cancelled before the trial ends.
How do I add a property?+
- Open PropertyNest and tap the "+" button on the Properties screen
- Enter the property name, type (home, rental, investment), and address
- Tap Save -- your property dashboard is created instantly
- Tap "Add Room" to start building your room list, then add assets to each room
How do I log a maintenance visit?+
- Open a property and navigate to the asset or room that was serviced
- Tap "Add Service Record"
- Enter the date, contractor name, description, and cost
- Optionally attach a receipt photo or scanned invoice
- Tap Save -- the record is added to the asset's history and the property timeline
Is my data backed up?+
PropertyNest is local-only by default. Your data is protected by whichever iOS backup method you use:
- iCloud Backup: If enabled in Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → iCloud Backup, your PropertyNest data is included automatically
- Mac/PC backup: Backing up via Finder or iTunes also captures all app data
- iCloud Sync (Premium, coming soon): Will keep a live copy of your data in your personal iCloud account
We strongly recommend keeping iOS backups active. We cannot recover data from a lost or reset device.
How do I cancel my subscription?+
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Tap [Your Name] at the top
- Tap Subscriptions
- Find PropertyNest and tap it
- Tap Cancel Subscription
You'll keep Premium access until the end of the current billing period. All your data remains on your device.
What iOS version is required?+
- iOS 18.0 or later (iPhone)
PropertyNest uses SwiftData and modern SwiftUI features that require iOS 18 or later.
Troubleshooting
Reminders aren't appearing
- Go to Settings → Notifications → PropertyNest and ensure notifications are allowed
- Check that "Allow Notifications" is on and the alert style is not set to None
- Open the app and verify reminders are configured in Settings → Notifications
- Restart your iPhone and check again
App is slow or crashing
- Force-close the app (swipe up from the bottom and swipe away PropertyNest)
- Restart your iPhone
- Check for an app update in the App Store
- If crashes persist, email us -- crash reports help us fix issues fast
I've hit the free tier limit
The free tier supports 1 property, up to 20 assets, and up to 3 documents per asset. To add more, upgrade to Premium via Settings → Premium in the app. If you have an active Premium subscription and are still seeing the limit, tap "Restore Purchases" in the Premium screen.
Document scan text is incorrect
OCR accuracy depends on document quality and lighting. For best results: ensure the document is flat and well-lit, avoid shadows across the text, and hold your camera steady. You can always edit extracted text manually after scanning.
Still need help?
Our team reads every message. Include your device model and iOS version for the fastest response.
Contact supportTypical response time: 2-3 business days
More resources
- App overview -- features and pricing
- Privacy Policy -- how your data is handled
- Terms of Service -- terms and conditions