SpareRoom

SpareRoom

Room & Roommate Finder

4.1K ratings
297 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 30, 2011
  • August 11, 2026

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Find your ideal room or flatmate with the UK's leading platform. Browse thousands of listings across the UK, connect with potential housemates, and secure your perfect living situation on the go.

Room and roommate search
Thousands of UK listings
On-the-go access
User support
Connect with housemates
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What users say

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What's New in SpareRoom

5.59.2

August 11, 2026

In this update, we’ve made numerous bug fixes and usability tweaks. We’ve also made plenty of behind the scenes changes in preparation for features and functionality we’ll be unveiling in the coming weeks and months. As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the things we can do to improve our app. You can send us your suggestions using the feedback option at the bottom of the Home screen.

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In-App Purchases

$25.99

30-Day Upgrade

Upgraded access for 30 days.

User reviews

Not value for money

Very few rooms popping up in my area in uxbridge maybe for a weekly cost I can message one advertiser that’s all making it quite expensive.

Inappropriate low ball inquiries

I keep getting hits from people who aren’t suitable

Need an option to mark a message as “unread.”

Need an option to mark a message as “unread.” Sometime you accidentally click open a message and there’s no way to mark it as ‘unread’ and could end up forgetting to respond if you’re unable to reply immediately.

Ratings needed

This is my go to app to find tenants. However it’d be helpful to have some kind of rating system implemented that shows if someone hasn’t turned up to their viewing or responds very slowly or not at all etc. It’d be good to have analytics on who is a serious landlord/tenant.

Penalise No shows

It would be nice to see an option to swiftly report no-shows, specially if they don’t notify you with a few hours. I have had in the past a full week with evening appointments for viewings where only two out of ten showed up. The rest didn’t even bother cancelling, zero consideration for other’s time. People are cancelling/postponing things in their life to be available for you! Show some consideration or be penalised.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes and sign-outs

Bug

Inconsistent behavior between app and website

Bug

Issues with updating and editing listings

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Better messaging/communication tools

Feature

More advanced search and filtering options

Feature

Improved verification of listings and users

Feature

Feedback/review system for landlords/tenants

Feature

FAQ

What does the SpareRoom app do?

The SpareRoom app is the UK's number one platform for finding a room or a flatmate. It allows users to browse thousands of flatsharing opportunities across the UK and connect with potential housemates, all from their mobile device.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a vast selection of room and flatshare listings across major UK cities, the ability to search for potential flatmates, and convenient on-the-go access to the platform. It also offers support from an award-winning customer service team.

Is the SpareRoom app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to listings and search functionalities. However, it does feature in-app purchases and advertisements, indicating a freemium or ad-supported model for enhanced features or an ad-free experience.

Who is the SpareRoom app for?

This app is suitable for anyone looking for a place to live in the UK, whether they are students, relocating, tired of living alone, or looking to rent out a spare room. It caters to a wide audience seeking shared living arrangements.

How can I get help if I have a problem with the app?

SpareRoom provides an award-winning customer support team to assist users. You can get in touch via email at support@spareroom.co.uk or by phone at 1 877 834 2909 for any support, issues, or feedback you may have.