# SpareRoom US — user reviews > 104 indexed App Store user reviews of SpareRoom US by Flatshare Ltd, rated 4.60/5 from 5,774 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spareroom-us/id427956675/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spareroom-us/id427956675.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,684 · 4★ 524 · 3★ 244 · 2★ 93 · 1★ 229 ## What do users think of SpareRoom US? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 🤑 Helped find a roommate quickly - 💰 Affordable - 👍 Convenient features **Cons** - 💰 Paid features required to fully utilize - 🤖 Fake/bot accounts - 🤷‍♀️ Lack of user engagement - 🔒 Lack of security/verification - 🤬 Poor customer service **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent app crashes - Login/account issues - Inability to upload photos - Glitchy location search **Most requested features** - Background checks for users - Better filtering and search options - Improved verification process - Easier profile customization ## Newest reviews (15 of 104) ### 3/5 — Limited Options *2026-06-07, version 5.58.3* Didn’t find rooms in the area I was interested in. Other apps allow all communication for free while this app needs payment to contact with some landlords. ### 2/5 — Too many scammers *2026-03-27, version 5.57.3* A lot of scammers here. ### 3/5 — Na *2025-09-14, version 5.56.1* Na ### 1/5 — Total Fraud *2024-12-03, version 5.54.2* Dont even bother. No one ever responds here. Total waste Of time. ### 2/5 — Pay to Pay to Live *2024-11-04, version 5.53.3* Why would you charge people to look for a room to rent? I can say there are a good amount of people who are just looking for a room cause life can put you in a tight space when you’re figuring things out. I’ve been able to send one message but if a listing is less than 7days old I have to upgrade to get in contact with someone so I can have a roof over my head? That’s pointless for anyone trying to find a long term/temporary solution to their living situation. These people are putting their coin in front of their users’ convenience. ### 1/5 — Do better *2024-10-19, version 5.53.3* Just signed up and paid a month membership, but I find a bunch of rooms that says not accepting applications and a lot of bungalows smh ### 3/5 — Issue with room search *2024-09-21, version 5.53.3* When I go to search for rooms and apartments and select location on the next page I see something went wrong ### 1/5 — Slow and unuseful *2024-08-27, version 5.53.1* Keeps showing me listings were the lease is pending what is the point ### 1/5 — BEWARE: POSSIBLE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION *2024-02-28* SpareRoom misused my IP and data by banning all of my accounts from my temporary IP because I questioned living with someone who discriminated against me for being heterosexual. SERIOUSLY. This unstable transgender individual (who would have held my security deposit btw) told me that I had to be “queer/trans” in order to move-in, then when I told them that SpareRoom has a feature for preferred biological sex not perceived gender and that they were discriminating against me, they told me to F off basically. I contacted SpareRoom and they’ve ignored all my customer service emails, then that’s when I found out they were blocking my IP. Personally reporting Flatshare Ltd to my congressman today and to the FBI, CIA then following through after. Time to Hunt. **Developer response:** Hello Elijah, Thank you for getting in touch with SpareRoom. We appreciate your concern and take all reports of discriminatory behaviour seriously. Please be assured that we have thoroughly investigated your report and taken appropriate action. Regarding your account, please note that we do not close accounts without careful consideration or a good reason. Regrettably, we had to close your account due to a breach of our website's Terms and Conditions. Our Moderation team has sent you an email with the full details regarding your account closure. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reply to the email sent by our Moderation team or contact us at team@spareroom.com. ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2024-01-15, version 5.52.1* It’s ok. I am still without a place so we’ll see. ### 2/5 — The app is eh *2023-11-23, version 5.51.1* I got this app a while back while trying to look for an affordable place to live. But this app is only useful to people who don’t have a budget haha, so if you are on a tight budget and want a room, don’t download. They also don’t update the rooms available. I was looking for a room near me, there weren’t any at all, I waited a few weeks and would check every now and then, there are still no rooms available to rent. So if you are planning on downloading this app and you need a place to rent asap, don’t go for this app. It takes a while to find a room and even longer for anyone to get back to you. Hope this helps! ### 1/5 — Payment required to send messages *2023-08-20, version 5.50.1* Any app that requires you to pay to send any messages is a useless app. ### 1/5 — Future roommates *2023-08-07, version 5.50* If you could include a background check, that would be great. One of my candidates turned out to be a convicted felon and I didn’t find out until they moved in… ### 1/5 — Worst app ever! *2023-08-01, version 5.49.1* I’ve tried creating an account 3 times and it always asks me to call and verify my account. They’re always closed when I call. ### 1/5 — Do not upgradre- this company is a total fraud *2023-07-11, version 5.49.1* I have recently posted a room for rent in the Indianapolis area. I saw that there was an option to upgrade my listing for $24.99 and decided to take advantage of their services because it would put my listing towards the top. 2 days later my account is suspended and here I am fighting with this app developper to refund my money. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Spam *2026-06-29, version 5.58.4* This app is loaded with spam advertisements. ### 1/5 — Dissatisfied *2026-05-01, version 5.58.2* I put on this site for about two years but in that time, I can honestly say that, even though I have a two-story home a spa a pool, very nice landscaping in the backyard and access to all community property. Everything in the kitchen so forth I’ve never received one message from anybody from this website. I am within their price range and I am located in the area that they say they’re searching, but no matter how many messages I sent out nobody response so I’m not sure if you guys aren’t showing my ad unless I pay for an upgrade but this website produces no roommates. I use craigslist and I get phone calls and messages at least once a week so something’s definitely wrong with spare room. ### 1/5 — Can’t log in app *2026-01-10, version 5.56.5* Can’t log in the app but I can log in through the website. I change my password and nothing I deleted the app and reinstalled and nothing. Is there a problem with the app? ### 1/5 — El servicio no es bueno *2026-01-08, version 5.56.5* Quieren Que pague otra vez y no me dean mandar mensajes ### 1/5 — Sketchy Accounts *2026-01-02, version 5.56.5* There are too many unverified accounts with no picture. It’s hard to determine whether or not the accounts are legit or just phishers trying to get info. Without fail, every time I’ve asked someone to post a photo and verify their account, they say it’s “[not a problem]” and then never send another message. The whole thing is sketchy. Just use roomies.com instead; they do better at shutting down / preventing fake accounts. ### 1/5 — Scam Alert *2025-12-22, version 5.56.5* Useless app. Full of scammers and dead listings. I’ve seen the same rooms posted for years with no replies to messages. Some listings clearly target young women only, which feels creepy and unsafe. After multiple attempts, I never found a real or responsive option. Do not recommend. ### 1/5 — Payment required to send messages *2025-06-03, version 5.55.8* Payment required to send messages. All these roommate apps are the same. ### 1/5 — Not Trustworthy *2025-05-24, version 5.55.8* This app has been an absolute nightmare. I’ve made multiple accounts—each time paying to post ads to find roommates for my place—and every single time, I either got logged out or my account was deleted for no reason. My profile was verified, my ads followed all the rules, and everything seemed fine… until the app just kicked me out with no explanation. After three or four times of this happening, I tried again, made yet another account, paid again for two more ads—and not even 10 minutes later, I was kicked out again. I can’t log back in, I’ve received no help, and I’ve now wasted money on at least 4 to 6 ads that I can’t even access. This feels like a scam. It’s ridiculous that users can pay for a service and then get locked out without warning or support. I’m beyond frustrated, and unless this is fixed and I’m refunded or given real access, I absolutely would not recommend this app to anyone. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-02-22, version 5.55.4* Terrible ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2024-12-03, version 5.54.2* Since creating a free account, I haven’t received a single message. Potentially interested people aren’t able to reply to your ad until a whole week later. Also, if you try to put your contact number in your ad, they’ll moderate and remove it immediately lol stick to Craigslist folks! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best App so far *2026-07-27, version 5.58.5* As far as apartment or room searching this one is very user friendly and gets the points across without have to jump through hoops. ### 5/5 — This App will help take away the stress! *2025-02-16, version 5.55.4* I found a roommate in no time and I didn’t even spend a dime. I had someone move out last minute and needed a better replacement and boy did we find one. Found a suitable roommate in 4-days and I’m so happy with her. Had lots of options to choose from. Was a breeze. Thank God and thank you very much for the help SpareRoom👌🏾 ### 5/5 — Mr *2024-04-20, version 5.52.7* Easy to navigate ### 5/5 — Increase in scamming *2023-10-27, version 5.51.1* There has to be a way to identify and eliminate scamming. Also, there should be a rating system so landlords/Roommate’s can receive feedback from folks who have rented via SpareRoom. ### 5/5 — King *2023-09-08, version 5.50.1* Easy, fast, convenient 👍✌️😀 ### 5/5 — Lakers 2 *2023-03-17, version 5.48* Lot of people looking this is private co I like Still looking it’s easy to use price is good ### 5/5 — On my 4th housemate *2023-03-07, version 5.48* SpareRoom thank you for helping me turn my empty room into a money maker. As you know living in LA is very expensive so getting a housemate makes my life easier. Everyone that moved in fit me perfectly and paid rent and utilities on time. I recommend this app, it will help you. Some advice for people who have a spare room, furnish it!!!! You’ll have a better chance of getting a roomie, if you make it easier for them. You’ll always make money from it😉 ### 5/5 — Roommate *2022-10-19, version 5.46.1* Me and my boyfriend actually found a room. I was surprised that I found it the next day I downloaded this app. Highly recommend using this app if you need to find something quick. Just be careful in case some of them are scams. ### 5/5 — Fastest I’ve ever rented out a room *2022-10-13, version 5.46.1* This app is truly amazing the fact that for free they let you have 1 ad at a time and allow people to message you for free is awesome. I rented out 2 rooms in a matter of 2 weeks for free I’m very great full for the app and developers ### 5/5 — Alejandro *2022-05-25, version 5.44.2* very good the application is very easy to use and you get what you are looking for --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*