13 Mobile Apps Every Homeowner Should Use In 2026

Gone are the days of finicky spreadsheets, yellow pages, and scratch paper to-do lists. Modern technology makes most things much easier, and owning a home is no exception. There are plenty of mobile apps available that can help homeowners make the ins and outs of owning a home a little bit simpler. Whether you need help organizing maintenance schedules or picking the perfect color for your walls, you can bet there's an app for that.

Owning a home presents a lot of unique challenges. While many of these apps can be used by anyone, they are particularly helpful for homeowners. You can use apps to track household inventory, manage smart home features, help your lawn and garden thrive, handle home repairs, or even plan a full-scale renovation.

Under My Roof is a mobile app that aims to help users organize their homes. It is geared toward people who have trouble keeping track of all the little details that come with owning a home. The app is also designed for those who want to ensure they have everything needed to file an insurance claim in the event of a disaster, such as a flood or fire. "After losing a small cabin to a wildfire," one reviewer explained on the App Store, "my insurance company wanted a detailed inventory list before paying out on the contents portion of the policy. Needless to say, that task was difficult since I had to rely on memory and some photos ... They are now scanned documents in the app ... this is the only meaningful full-featured app for home contents."

Under My Roof is a bit of a multi-tool. The app allows you to track household supply inventory, maintenance schedules, repair and renovation history, and collections (like movies or board games) as well as general information for everything you own, including warranties, purchase dates, and manuals. The app is free to download, though there is a 10-item limit for the free version. To unlock the full version, you can subscribe for $34.99 per year or $4.99 per month. This app is for iPhone, iPad, and Mac only.

Planta is an app that helps homeowners care for their gardens and houseplants. It is designed for those who love the luscious garden look but can't seem to keep their plants alive. The app has a robust AI feature that helps users diagnose problems with their plants and create tailored care routines. "I used to be discouraged from having plants because I knew I would forget to care for [them] and have [them] die," one user said on the Google Play store. "This app makes it easier to remember when to water, mist, add fertilizer, etc. It can even diagnose issues with your plant with their Dr. Planta feature [and] provide solutions."

Planta works with both indoor and outdoor plants and can create a detailed care plan tailored to your home and garden. This includes watering reminders that account for local weather and climate, as well as more than 30 other parameters. The app will also send you reminders for routine plant care, such as fertilizing and misting — all personalized for your specific plants and location. It can also help you to identify plants you don't know, and includes a space for a plant journal. The app can even use your phone's built-in camera as a light meter to help you decide which locations are suitable for which plants. It runs on a subscription-based fee system and costs $47.99 per year. Planta can be used with both iOS and Android.

Frontdoor connects homeowners with pre-qualified home-repair technicians via live video chat to assist with maintenance and repair issues. It's designed for homeowners who feel comfortable with DIY home-repair tasks but don't know where to start when that leaky faucet is staring them in the face. "This app is absolutely worth having for anyone — rent or own," one reviewer said on the Google Play store. "We saved a ton of money on fixing the furnace on a holiday weekend. The app was easy to navigate, he was patient and professional, and walked me [through] every step, including helping me grab the correct tools out of my toolbox."

Beyond the video chats with home-repair experts, Frontdoor also includes a library of how-to tips as well as a list of vetted professionals in your area who can come out and help if you are unable to fix the problem yourself. The app has experts available to help with tasks like electrical issues, HVAC, everyday appliance repairs, and plumbing. The free tier comes with one free chat, along with access to the library of how-to articles and several discounts on home essentials. The premium version of the app is $149 per year and comes with unlimited video chat sessions and more extensive discounts. Frontdoor works on both iOS and Android.

Keeping a clean home is easier said than done. Household chores are just one of those things that never seem to end — finish washing the final dish, and a new stack inevitably appears the moment you turn your back. There are plenty of cleaning hacks to keep your home tidy, but sometimes you just need that extra push. Sweepy is an app that helps homeowners keep their homes clean and organized and provides motivation by turning cleaning into a game among family members.

Sweepy automatically generates a cleaning schedule for your home based on the parameters you set, including how much you can clean each day. It also lets you split chores among household members so everyone can compete for the top spot on the household leaderboard. The premium version is priced at $3.99 per month or $19.99 per year. There is a free tier that allows you to manually create a cleaning routine with pre-added tasks or custom tasks, but it doesn't include the automatically generated schedule or gamified elements. Sweepy is available for both iOS and Android.

Hoping to tackle some landscaping projects to boost home value? Landscaping your own home can be a bit intimidating, especially when you have a vision but don't know where to start. The iScape app helps homeowners design and preview landscaping plans before breaking ground on a new project. It is unique because it uses augmented reality to let you experiment with different options before ever picking up a shovel.

To use the augmented reality feature, users can take a photo of their yard and then browse the app's database to add plants and hardscaping elements directly to the photo. This creates a 2D model of their landscaping plans. From there, you can make a complete inventory of materials needed to bring your vision to life. The app has a limited free tier that allows users to make and save up to two designs and includes some access to the app's database and other features. For $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year, you get full access to iScape's database and features, a proposal tool, and the ability to upload your own images. The apps work on both iOS and Android.

Houzz is a home design app that allows you to browse for renovation and design inspo. The app is geared toward homeowners who like Pinterest but want something more focused on design and that connects them directly with local professionals. "This app has given me wonderful ideas for organizing, decorating, remodeling, and even gardening," one reviewer said on the Google Play store. "It is so enjoyable to read about home decor and how others have remodeled on a tight budget."

The Houzz app allows users to explore and save design inspiration ideas, find local professionals, and view products using the "View in My Room 3D" feature, an augmented reality tool that works with a phone camera to see what products will look like in a particular home. The app is free for homeowners and works for both iOS and Android.

If you have a home, you probably have a lot of stuff in it. Itemtopia allows homeowners to track and organize information for all of their belongings. Users can inventory everything they own and add information such as receipts, warranties, insurance policies, and other important documents. "After using this app for over a year, I can honestly say I've never had this kind of excellent support from a developer," a reviewer said on the Google Play store. "The app itself is a fantastic collection of superb capabilities to track everything about my home assets for both insurance purposes, but more importantly to me, being able to find things that I have tucked away somewhere and prevent me from buying duplicates of things I already own."

This app is a great way to manage your belongings. Users can track the location of an item (like when you let someone borrow something), how much it's worth, add photos and videos, and more. There is also an AI feature that allows users to ask questions about their belongings, including how to fix or maintain them and what their current value is. The app has a robust free version. Purchasing a premium subscription adds the ability to print QR codes and export data. Itemtopia works with both iOS and Android.

Color Portfolio by Benjamin Moore allows homeowners to see what paint colors will look like in real photos of their home. It can also match your favorite colors to Benjamin Moore paints, so you never have to wonder what shade to use for your room again.

Color Portfolio has a virtual library of Benjamin Moore colors. With the app, you can virtually "try on" colors using a photo of a room in your home. The app is free to use, though there is a physical tool (called a ColorReader or ColorReader Pro) that is available for purchase to use with the app. The ColorReader tool allows users to get a more precise match than is possible with photos alone. Color Portfolio is available on both iOS and Android.

Nextdoor is an app that connects neighborhoods, allowing neighbors to get safety alerts, get together for events, share favorite local spots, buy and sell items, and more. "Nextdoor is a great neighborhood network that truly brings communities together," one reviewer said on the Google Play store. "It makes it easy to stay connected with neighbors, share important updates, ask for recommendations, and support one another. The platform creates a sense of trust and belonging by focusing on real local connections."

The app is essentially a neighborhood-specific social media platform. It provides neighbors with a feed of news stories from local publishers, local safety alerts, and a place to share and learn about local favorites — things like where to hike, favorite coffee shops and hangouts, and even trusted local professionals like babysitters or electricians. There is also a marketplace where neighbors can list items they would like to sell or give away for free, and a calendar for neighborhood social events like BBQs and other gatherings. Nextdoor is free to download and join. It is available for both iOS and Android users.

There are many reasons to keep measurements on hand if you own a home. Digging through the notes app in your phone in the aisle of a store when you need to know if a piece of furniture will fit in that one empty spot can be time-consuming and stressful. Photos Measures allows homeowners to take photos of rooms, furniture items, or anything that needs to be measured. From there, you can add measurements directly to the photo itself for easy reference.

"[Photo Measures] allows you to directly lay measurements on top of existing photos, which not only looks more professional; it also helps with intricate details that would otherwise have been missed or misinterpreted," one user said in their review on the Google Play store. "I highly recommend this app! It's easy to use and to understand, while also having several tools available to you in a streamlined and intuitive package." The measurement photos can be saved in the app or exported as a PDF or JPEG file and then printed or shared. Photo Measures is a $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play or $6.99 in the App Store.

Can't find your tool kit? Why not turn your phone into a pocket-sized toolbox? Though they may not replace the real thing, many phone apps work just fine in a pinch when you need to finish that perfect gallery wall and your level is nowhere to be found. ToolBox is a five-in-one carpenter kit for your iPhone or iPad. This is useful for homeowners doing projects in their homes, like renovations or even just hanging pictures.

The app gives you a bubble level, a bullseye level, a protractor, a plumb bob, and an AR ruler. It is useful for simple projects around the home, like hanging pictures, leveling shelves, measuring angles, and checking the verticality of furniture. The premium version is 99 cents per month or $7.99 for a one-time purchase. The free version allows access to the bubble level only. ToolBox is available for Apple users.

There are a million ways to make your home a smart home, but how do you keep track of them all once you've started accumulating devices? Home Assistant is an open-source smart home hub designed for this purpose. This companion app allows users to access and control smart home devices from multiple brands remotely. 

With Home Assistant, you have access to all your smart home features without having to jump from branded app to branded app. This allows you to automate heating, manage security, detect leaks or a door left open, check battery levels, control lights, and more from a single central hub. The app connects with a Home Assistant account and is open source and free. It's available in both the App Store and the Google Play store.

Maintaining the perfect lawn can feel like a Herculean task — especially when there are so many recommended tools for healthy green grass. For many homeowners, it can be hard to know where to start. My Lawn is a lawn care app from Scotts that lets you create customized lawn care plans, diagnose and fix problems, track water use, and learn tips for growing the best lawn possible.

My Lawn can help you decide which products you need to keep your lawn healthy and weed-free, and tell you when to apply them. The app can also help you calculate the size of your lawn, so that you know how much of each product you need to apply. It also lets you track water usage and has a library of lawn care tips. The app is free to use and works with both iOS and Android. Scotts lawn care products can be purchased directly through the app.