PG Management App: Run Your PG From Your Phone
A PG does not run from a desk. You are on the stairs, at the grocery shop, or on a train when a tenant says they paid. A PG management app puts the whole register in your pocket, so the answer to "who has paid?" is one tap away.
A day with the app (an example). At 8 a.m. Kavita, who runs a 28-bed PG, opens the app over chai and sees three tenants with pending rent. At noon a tenant pays cash at the gate, and she records it on the spot and a receipt is created. In the evening she checks which beds will be free next month before answering an enquiry. She never opens a notebook.
What a PG management app should do on a normal day
Most owners do the same five things every day. A good app makes each of them a one-minute job instead of a notebook search.
- Check dues. See who owes what, and since when, without adding anything up.
- Record a payment. Note cash, UPI or cheque the moment it arrives. Partial payments are handled, so the balance carries forward.
- Send reminders. Automatic SMS reminders go out around the due date, so you do not have to call everyone.
- Check beds. See which beds are occupied and which are free before you answer an enquiry.
- Log a problem. Note a complaint or a repair so it does not get forgotten.
What you can do in the PG ZONE app
| Area | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Rent | Track payments, record cash and offline payments, handle part payments, send SMS reminders, generate digital receipts |
| Tenants | Keep complete tenant records, handle complaints, transfer a tenant to another room, import or export tenants in bulk with Excel |
| Beds | See real-time bed availability and occupancy for every room |
| Buildings | Manage several buildings with floors, rooms and beds, create rooms in bulk and switch between properties quickly |
| Money | Record electricity bills and other expenses, store bills digitally, track staff salaries |
| Reports | Transaction summaries, profit and loss, and due payment lists, with PDF or Excel export |
| Team | Give a manager access with admin permissions, without handing over everything |
Do my tenants need to install anything?
No. Payment reminders reach tenants by SMS, so a tenant who never installs an app still gets them. The tenant portal for things like complaints is optional and simple. Many PGs have a mix of tech-savvy and traditional tenants, and the app works for both.
Phone or computer?
PG ZONE is available as an Android app and as a web dashboard that opens in the browser of any device, including iPhones and laptops. Many owners use the phone for quick checks during the day and a computer for longer jobs such as the first-time setup or reading monthly reports. You can use whichever you like, because it is the same data.
Getting started in three steps
- Book a free demo on WhatsApp or call, and tell us how many buildings and beds you have.
- We help you set up. Share your tenant list (an Excel sheet is fine) and our team helps you import it and create your rooms.
- Start recording. From the first payment onwards, rent, receipts and dues are in one place. You get a 2-month free trial, no credit card needed.
Five questions to ask about any PG app
- Do tenants have to install anything? If yes, some of them will not, and your reminders will not reach them.
- Does it handle part payments? Real tenants pay in pieces. The balance must carry forward.
- Can you get your data out? Look for Excel or PDF export before you add a single tenant.
- Who helps you set it up? The first week decides whether you keep using it.
- Does it fit how you work? Try recording a payment, adding a tenant and checking the dues list during the trial. If those three feel quick, the rest will too.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a PG management app for Android?
Yes. PG ZONE has an Android app on Google Play, and a web version that works in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer.
Can I use PG ZONE on an iPhone?
You can use the web version in your phone's browser. The dedicated app is currently on Android.
Do my tenants need to download the app?
No. Reminders are sent by SMS. The tenant portal is optional.
I keep my tenant list in Excel. Can I move it over?
Yes. You can import tenants from an Excel file, and our team helps you with the first import.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, a 2-month free trial with no credit card needed. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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SMS rent reminders, digital receipts, dues reports and expense tracking in one place. No credit card needed, and our team sets it up for you free.