Roomster vs NYIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roomster
Find a room to rent or a compatible roommate globally. Connect with validated individuals and discover thousands of listings with photos and pricing. Securely message potential matches and receive real-time alerts for new opportunities.
- Browse rooms and apartments
- Connect with validated roommates
- Global listings in 18 languages
- Private in-app messaging
- Easy profile setup
- Real-time alerts
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Easily find a room to rent or a compatible roommate—anywhere in the world. Roomster connects you with validated renters and roommates in over 192 countries. Whether you're relocating nearby or abroad, Roomster helps you find safe, affordable housing and people you can trust. Key Features: Browse Rooms & Apartments for Rent Discover thousands of listings with photos, pricing, and detailed descriptions. Connect with Validated Roommates Match with roommates whose lifestyle, interests, and habits align with yours. Global Listings in 18 Languages Search rooms and roommates in cities across the globe. Private In-App Messaging Chat securely without giving out your personal contact info. Easy Profile Setup with Social Validation Add photos, interests, and social media links to make your profile stand out and validated. Real-Time Alerts Get notified instantly about new messages, likes, and room listings that match your preferences. Why Roomster? Trusted since 2003, Roomster has helped over 10 million people find roommates and rooms for rent. From students to professionals, Roomster is the go-to app for finding flexible, safe, and affordable living options. Download Roomster today and make your next move easier—whether you're searching for a room, a roommate, or both. Consult our Privacy Policy at https://www.roomster.com/privacy And our Terms of Use at https://www.roomster.com/terms We are always working hard on improvements to make finding your next home even easier. Please continue to send your feedback to iosfeedback@roomster.com. We appreciate it!
NYIS
Easily track your legal case status, update case details, and upload documents. Communicate directly with support through in-app chat for quick assistance.
- Check case status
- Update case information
- Upload documents
- In-app chat support
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Now, staying on top of your case is much easier with the NYIS app. • Check case status: Want to keep tabs on your case? Open the app to check my cases screen. • Update your case information: update your case detail and upload your documents. • Chat with us: get help from us directly from the app thru chat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYIS at 100% against Roomster's 22%. NYIS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Roomster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 18). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Roomster sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. NYIS asks for nothing beyond the download.
NYIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roomster has 22K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Roomster's written reviews are positive against 100% of NYIS's.
Roomster ships an update every 2 days, NYIS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roomster | NYIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22K ratings) | 5.0 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #80 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roomster Corp. | NYIS Inc. |
Customer experience
Roomster
NYIS
Bugs and requests
Roomster
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Frequent crashes
- Listings not updating
- Verification problems
Requested features
4 requests- Better search filters
- Ability to delete account
- More transparent pricing
- Improved user experience
NYIS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roomster
- Full access$9.997 Days
- Full access$11.997 Days
- Full access$19.991 Month
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- Full access$29.991 Month
- Full access$49.992 Months
- Id Verification$2.99
- Id Verification$5.99
- Background Check2 variants$9.99
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- Id Verification$14.99
NYIS
No in-app purchases









