At a glance
| Feature | Home Bird | homehogs | Chimni | Property Passport UK | hop (Homeowners Passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | |||||
| Running costs and bills | |||||
| Sale pack or sale-ready record | Partly | ||||
| Share with agents and solicitors | Partly | ||||
| Landlord features |
"No" can mean a feature isn't listed on the provider's public pages.
The apps in detail
homehogs
Best for: Owners who want a free starting point and lots of household features
Price: Free plan (1 property, 25 documents); Standard £4.99 a month or £44.99 a year
A home logbook app with a free tier, plus paid plans adding bills, meters, improvements, mortgage tracking and sale-ready packs.
Strengths
- Genuine free plan, no card needed
- Up to 4 household members on Standard
- Separate plans for landlords
Worth knowing
- Bills, mortgage and sale packs need the paid plan
- Paid plan costs more per year than Home Bird
Chimni
Best for: Owners interested in smart-home tech and a long-term digital record
Price: Check Chimni's website for current pricing
A digital property logbook combining a document store, data dashboard and project planning tool, linking to government and council services.
Strengths
- Project planning for maintenance and building work
- Covers smart home and energy tech records
- Designed to help prepare for a sale
Worth knowing
- Pricing not shown on the homeowner page we reviewed
Property Passport UK
Best for: Buyers researching an address, and owners wanting a verified record
Price: Free property facts; £19 Property Intelligence Report per address
Free public property data (EPC, sold prices, flood) for England and Wales, plus an owner passport with a Completion Score and shareable links.
Strengths
- Free official data with sources and dates
- Owner record transfers on completion
- Access logging when you share
Worth knowing
- Geared towards one-off reports rather than running costs
hop (Homeowners Passport)
Best for: Estate agents and law firms who want a branded logbook for clients
Price: Firms register; no charge per seat according to hop
A property logbook sold mainly through agents and lawyers, white-labelled with the firm's brand and built to Law Society and RLBA standards.
Strengths
- White-label branding for agencies
- Property Vitals score and title alerts
- Can be created from a completed digital sale pack
Worth knowing
- Aimed at firms rather than homeowners signing up directly
How to choose
Selling within a few years?
Pick an app that builds a shareable sale pack and lets your agent and solicitor see it. See our TA6 form guide.
Want to know what your home costs to run?
Look for bills, mortgage and yearly totals, not just document storage.
A landlord?
Prioritise gas safety, EICR and alarm reminders per property.
Just curious about an address?
A free public-data lookup may be all you need.
Frequently asked questions
What is a home logbook app?+
A home logbook (or property logbook) keeps a home's documents, certificates, works, warranties and running costs in one digital record that can be shared with buyers and passed to the next owner.
Are digital property logbooks a legal requirement?+
Not currently. The government's June 2026 home buying reform roadmap backs digital property logbooks and upfront sales packs, but the legal requirements are expected to be phased in later. Be ready for the new sales pack rules now.
Which home logbook app is cheapest?+
As listed on each provider's website on 5 October 2026, homehogs and Property Passport UK offer free options. Among paid homeowner plans with bills and sale packs, Home Bird is £19.99 a year per home and homehogs Standard is £44.99 a year.
Is this comparison independent?+
No. Home Bird wrote it and Home Bird is one of the apps listed. We've used each provider's own public pages and linked them so you can check every detail yourself.