Spacemates: Roommate Living
See who's home, track expenses
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Background Location Access
About
Simplify shared living by automatically tracking who's home and splitting household expenses. Communicate with roommates in dedicated chat spaces and manage multiple living arrangements seamlessly.
What's New in Spacemates
1.0
September 15, 2026
FAQ
How does Spacemates track who is home?
Spacemates automatically updates your home/away status based on your set home address. You can enable background updates for continuous, hands-off accuracy, even when the app is closed.
Can Spacemates handle complex expense splits?
Yes, you can split expenses evenly or customize the split to fit specific needs. The app maintains a running balance for each roommate, making it easy to track who owes whom.
What privacy options does Spacemates offer for location sharing?
You have granular control over what roommates can see. Options range from a simple home/away status to named places or live location sharing, with settings configurable per person.
Does Spacemates require an email or password to sign up?
No, Spacemates uses anonymous sign-in. You can get started by simply creating or joining a Space with an invite code, without needing to provide an email or password.
Can I use Spacemates if I live in multiple places?
Absolutely. Spacemates supports multiple Spaces, allowing you to manage different living arrangements like a house, apartment, dorm, or even a hotel, and switch between them easily.
How does the chat feature work in Spacemates?
Spacemates includes built-in chat for your entire house or private 1:1 conversations with specific roommates. These private chats can also include dedicated cost-splitting and settlement features.
What devices does Spacemates support?
Spacemates is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.
How often is Spacemates updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 15, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically focus on improving features and stability.
