Comparisons of home maintenance tools, apps, and approaches.


# Centriq Shut Down: What Are the Best Alternatives in 2026?

If you used Centriq to manage your home, you already know: the app permanently shut down on **January 31, 2025**. All user data was deleted after the deadline, and the app has been removed from the App Store.

Centriq was a solid app. It won the National Association of Home Builders' "Game Changer" award and helped homeowners track appliances, access manuals, and organize maintenance. Losing it was frustrating for a lot of people.

So what now? Here's an honest look at the best alternatives, what each one does well, and which might be the right fit depending on what you actually need.

## Why Did Centriq Shut Down?

Centriq Technology, Inc. announced the shutdown in late 2024. While no detailed public explanation was given, the app had changed ownership and shifted to a subscription model in its final years. The home management app space is competitive, and sustaining a platform that relies on appliance databases and manual libraries requires ongoing investment.

The key takeaway: **your home data shouldn't live in just one app.** Look for tools that let you export or aren't locked into proprietary formats.

## The Best Centriq Alternatives

### 1. Homer (iOS) — Best for Appliance Inventory

Homer is the closest direct replacement for Centriq's core functionality and has been actively marketing to Centriq users with a CSV import tool.

**What it does well:**
- Import your Centriq data directly via CSV
- AI-powered appliance identification
- Owner's manual library
- Home inventory and document storage
- Receipt scanner and expense tracking

**Best for:** Users who primarily used Centriq for appliance tracking and manual access.

**Price:** Free tier, Premium from $4.99/month, Lifetime $139

**Awards:** Apple App of the Day (2023), Apps We Love (2022-2024)

### 2. Dwellin (iOS) — Best All-Rounder

Dwellin combines maintenance scheduling with home inventory and budgeting.

**What it does well:**
- Personalized maintenance calendar
- Home inventory with insurance documentation
- Budget tracking for home expenses
- Carbon footprint tracking
- Service pro directory

**Best for:** Users who want maintenance + inventory + budgeting in one app.

**Price:** Free tier, Pro $2.99/month or $24.99/year

### 3. HomeZada (iOS, Web) — Best for Multi-Property Owners

HomeZada has been around the longest but hasn't been updated since 2022.

**What it does well:**
- Comprehensive home inventory with value tracking
- Multi-property management
- Remodeling project planning with budgets
- Insurance documentation

**Best for:** Landlords or owners of multiple properties who need inventory tracking.

**Price:** Free Essentials, Premium $59/year, Deluxe $99/year

**Caution:** The app hasn't been updated in nearly 3 years. The 2.8-star rating reflects customer service issues reported in recent reviews.

### 4. House Manager & Planner (iOS) — Best for Projects

A newer entrant with strong ratings and active development.

**What it does well:**
- Project tracking with location linking
- Home inventory management
- Paint color tracking
- Warranty and document storage
- Family sharing support

**Best for:** Homeowners who manage ongoing improvement projects alongside maintenance.

**Price:** Free with In-App Purchases

## Feature Comparison

| Feature | Homer | Dwellin | HomeZada |
|---------|-------|---------|----------|
| Seasonal task system | No | Partial | No |
| Appliance inventory | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manual/document library | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance reminders | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Budget tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Centriq data import | Yes | No | No |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Actively updated (2026) | Yes | Yes | No |

## How to Choose

**Choose Homer if** you need to import Centriq data and want the closest feature-for-feature replacement, especially for appliance manuals and inventory.

**Choose Dwellin if** you want a balance of maintenance scheduling, inventory, and budgeting in one app.

**Choose House Manager if** you're managing home improvement projects alongside routine maintenance.

## What Centriq Users Miss Most

Based on community feedback, the features Centriq users valued most were:

1. **Appliance identification from photos** — Homer now offers this via AI
2. **Centralized manual library** — Homer and Dwellin both offer this
3. **Recall notifications** — No current app fully replicates this
4. **Simple, focused interface** — the newer, narrower apps come closest

## The Bigger Lesson

Centriq's shutdown is a reminder that your home data matters. When choosing a replacement:

- **Look for export options** so you're never locked in
- **Check update frequency** — apps that haven't been updated in years may be next to shut down
- **Consider what you actually used** — most Centriq users mainly used it for manuals. If your real need is ongoing maintenance guidance rather than record-keeping, a seasonal task system will serve you better than another inventory app.

Your home doesn't stop needing care because an app shut down. The best time to set up a new system is now.

## Related Reading

- [Major Appliance Maintenance: A New Homeowner's Guide](/blog/first-time-homeowner-maintenance-guide/) - Keep the HVAC, water heater and kitchen appliances alive their full lifespan
    

Centriq shut down on January 31, 2025. Here are the best alternatives for managing your home maintenance.