Roomster vs PadSplit
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!
PadSplit
Find affordable co-living spaces and manage your rental experience. Members can apply, book rooms, move in quickly, pay rent, and communicate with housemates and hosts. Hosts can manage communication and view member profiles.
- Membership application
- Room booking
- Fast move-in
- Rent payment
- Housemate chat
- Host communication
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Download the PadSplit App for an enhanced co-living experience. Through the PadSplit app, members can: Complete a membership application - Book the perfect room to suit your budget and needs - Move-in within 48 hrs - Pay your dues - Chat with your housemates and host - Stay in the loop regarding all happenings within your home! If you are a host, you can: - Use the anytime messenger to communicate anytime with Members in your home - Set messaging hours and preferences - View member profiles - Set automated move-in messages
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PadSplit at 4.8 against Roomster's 4.0. PadSplit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Roomster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. PadSplit asks for nothing beyond the download.
PadSplit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Roomster's written reviews are positive against 31% of PadSplit's.
Roomster ships an update every 2 days, PadSplit weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roomster | PadSplit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22K ratings) | 4.8 (7.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | 31.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 7.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #69 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roomster Corp. | Padsplit |
Customer experience
Roomster
PadSplit
User reviews
Roomster
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of options
- 🚀 Convenient for travelers
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🗣️ Fake/spam messages
- 💰 Misleading pricing
PadSplit
From 7.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Affordable housing
- 👍 Flexible living arrangements
- 🌟 Good experience for some users
- 💡 Convenient for temporary/transitional housing
Room to improve
- 🚨 Unreliable hosts and poor living conditions
- 🤦♀️ Lack of customer support and accountability
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
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
PadSplit
Reported bugs
2 issues- Frequent app crashes and technical issues
- Unreliable payment and account functionality
Requested features
4 requests- More thorough vetting of hosts and properties
- Improved communication and responsiveness
- Clearer policies and transparency
- Better maintenance and upkeep of properties
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
PadSplit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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