# Roomie: Roommates & Rentals — Find Rooms, Sublets & Housing

> Find compatible roommates and rental apartments with AI-powered features. (iPhone/iPad app by Ample Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomie-roommates-and-rentals/id1129907996 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ample Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921349096)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9,769 App Store ratings · 140 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomie-roommates-and-rentals/id1129907996/reviews.md

## What is Roomie?

Find a trusted roommate or your next place to live—Roomie makes it simple.

Whether you're moving for college, relocating to a new city, or looking to fill an open room, Roomie connects you with verified users in your area and on your campus. No more scrolling endless listings or sketchy DMs—just real people looking for what you're looking for.

WHY ROOMIE
- Verified profiles and active spam protection
- AI-powered profile suggestions that help you stand out
- Filter by location, university, gender, and recent activity
- List your room and let interested renters reach out to you
- Free to use, with 5 free chats to get you started

HOW IT WORKS
1. Sign up with email, Apple, Google, or Facebook
2. Complete a quick identity verification
3. Tell us your preferences—roommate type, location, lifestyle
4. Browse matches and start chatting

WHAT YOU CAN DO ON ROOMIE
- Find a college or university roommate
- Match with potential roommates in your neighborhood
- List a room or apartment for rent—free
- Join university group chats to connect with classmates
- Filter searches by gender, distance, and activity
- Block or report users to keep the community safe

ROOMIE PRO
Upgrade for the full experience:
- Unlimited chats
- Ad-free browsing
- Enhanced profile features
- Boost your listing to the top

We offer flexible subscription options because we want Roomie to work for everyone. Prefer not to subscribe? Watch a short ad to unlock more chats anytime.

OUR PROMISE
Roomie will always have a strong free tier. We're an independent team that listens—your feedback shapes every update. Need help? Email and in-app chat support are always available.

Whether you're searching for a roommate or filling a room, Roomie helps you find the right match without the hassle.

Terms of Service: https://www.theroomieapp.com/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: https://www.theroomieapp.com/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- AI-powered profile enhancement
- Secure identity verification
- Flexible search filters
- List rooms for rent
- In-app chat functionality
- University group chats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roomie Pro - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Roomie Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Roomie Pro - 7 Days | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roomie Pro - 2 Months | $24.99 | per 2 months |
| Roomie Pro - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Chat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost Your Profile - 3 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost - 7 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boost - 30 Days | $8.99 | one-time |
| Housing Boost - 7 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Housing Boost - 3 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Roomie + | $39.99 | one-time |
| Boost - 1 Day | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Roomie?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤝 Great for finding roommates
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Helpful in meeting new people
- 🏠 Useful for renting out rooms

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤖 Presence of fake/inactive accounts
- 🔍 Lack of effective search/filter options
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with login options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Messaging and posting issues
- Location-based features not working properly
- Inability to delete accounts or listings

**Most requested features**

- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Add more payment options besides Facebook/Apple
- Provide better account verification and profile validation
- Enhance app stability and reduce bugs
- Improve user interface and navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 140)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomie-roommates-and-rentals/id1129907996/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Deceptive! Military be warned!

*2026-08-07*

I am an active duty Servicemember. The last time I moved to a new duty station 5 years ago, I was able to find a roommate in 3 days using this app, so when I got to the one I am currently in, I was expecting it to be fairly easy and fast to find a roommate this time. I was given 10 days in a hotel by the military to find a place to live, and I put in multiple messages to listings in my area hoping that I would get a response in a few days, which never came. By day 4 I had no response and about 8 messages sent out to people advertising rooms. By day 6 I started feeling a panic, as in 4 days my stay in the hotel would expire and my wife and I would be essentially homeless without a place to stay. I gave up, applied for base housing and now ultimately have solved that problem by myself, but in the process of applying I noticed that I had over 20 emails from Roomie in my spam folder. These emails were informing me I had new messages, but I didn’t have any in the app itself. I clicked on the link in the email to view the message and it took me to a paywall. At no point was I clearly notified by the app that I would not be able to view, possibly even send, messages without payment or a subscription. As members of the military may know, time spent in a hotel ultimately comes out of the travel fund that if we don’t spend all of, we receive. I will not receive about $800 due to the delay I was in a hotel actively messaging listings and searching for a place to stay. 

Do not use Roomies, use base housing or the required housing assistance office on base. Additionally if you do want to use Roomies, read into the recent $1.6 million class action lawsuit that was filed against the LLC for shady and deceptive business practices, specifically generating false and inactive listings for the perception of local activity and paying an external source to generate hundreds of thousands of stellar reviews for the app. I am considering legal action.

### 2/5 — Missing features

*2026-07-16, version 8.13.5*

Let me search by interest

### 1/5 — Couldn’t figure out how to use it

*2026-07-14, version 8.13.5*

Interface sucks

### 1/5 — A rip off and scam

*2026-06-26, version 8.13.3*

Worthless if you don’t pay for a subscription, even after I canceled my subscription they continued to charge me and customer service, if it even exists, never replied to my inquiry about a refund

### 1/5 — Terrible.

*2026-06-25, version 8.13.3*

95% of the users that I message, or message me, end up getting banned.
How can we get anything accomplished if you keep banning people?

### 1/5 — Dead app

*2026-06-08*

No one responds. All postings are months old. Premium for most features. Avoid

### 1/5 — Didn’t Work

*2026-06-06, version 8.13*

I specifically asked to only be roommates with other women. It still let men contact me and I felt extremely uncomfortable. I deleted the app.

### 1/5 — Require Too Much just to Browse

*2026-05-28*

You have to create an entire profile to even browse listings.  Which was annoying and it felt invasive, but I wanted to use the app.  Then it required a profile picture. It will not let you browse any listings without a profile picture for “safety”.  I mean never mind that I don’t want my information out there for other people to see while I’m just browsing.  We have to keep one of the thousand roommate search apps “safe” by requiring you to upload a picture.  We have no mechanism to verify that it’s even you, but you have to do it for “safety”.  That’s just entirely too invasive for no reason.

### 1/5 — No One Uses This In NYC

*2026-05-26, version 8.11.14*

The app has a nice format, and easy to post. But I seriously get more matches on obsolete bad dating apps than this platform.

I live in NYC, the roomate capital of the world, and in the 6 weeks I had my listing up, I got 2 responses. 

I found a roomate within 24 hours posting on FB Marketplace.

### 2/5 — Three Day With a Boosted Listing & Nothing

*2026-04-23, version 8.11.9*

The app has a nice format, and easy to post. But I seriously get more matches on obsolete bad dating apps than this platform.

## Frequently asked questions about Roomie

### What does Roomie do?

Roomie is an application designed to help users find compatible roommates and rental spaces. It facilitates connections between individuals looking for shared living situations or available rooms, offering features like AI-powered profile enhancements and secure verification.

### How can I find a roommate or apartment using Roomie?

You can find a roommate or apartment by creating a profile, specifying your preferences, and then browsing through other users' profiles or rental listings. The app allows you to filter searches and initiate chats with potential matches. You can also list your own space for rent.

### Is Roomie free to use?

Roomie offers a robust free base offering, including features like profile creation and limited chats. Users can earn additional chats by watching ads. For an enhanced experience with unlimited chats and ad-free browsing, a subscription to Roomie Pro is available.

### What are the unique features of Roomie?

Unique features include AI bio enhancement to make profiles stand out, a quick identity verification process for a safer community, university group chats for tailored college connections, and gender filters for refined searches. Users can also easily list their rooms and let interested tenants reach out.

### Can I list my apartment or room on Roomie?

Yes, Roomie allows you to easily list your apartment or room for rent. Once listed, interested users can get in touch with you directly through the app, simplifying the process of finding tenants without needing to actively search for them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.13.13 — 2026-08-28

Bug fixes and enhancements

### 8.13.12 — 2026-08-25

Bug fixes and enhancements

### 8.13.11 — 2026-08-22

Bug fixes and enhancements

### 8.13.10 — 2026-08-16

Bug fixes and enhancements

### 8.13.9 — 2026-08-15

Bug fixes and enhancements

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