Roomster vs Snowball Community
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roomster
Find rooms for rent or compatible roommates globally. Connect with validated users, browse thousands of listings with photos and descriptions, and communicate securely through in-app messaging. Get instant alerts for new matches and listings.
- Browse rooms and apartments for rent
- Connect with validated roommates
- Global listings in 18 languages
- Private in-app messaging
- Easy profile setup with social validation
- 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!
Snowball Community
Discover and share reviews about the physical and neurodivergent accessibility of various venues. Find places that meet your specific needs and contribute your own experiences to help others.
- Browse accessibility reviews
- Search for venues
- Check physical accessibility
- Check neurodivergent accessibility
- Contribute new places
- Share user experiences
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Browse and share reviews covering both physical accessibility (like step-free entry, parking, toilets) and neurodivergent needs (like quiet spaces, lighting, sensory-friendly environments). 1. Discover: Search for restaurants, cafés, venues and more to see how others rate their accessibility 2. Check: Make sure spaces meet your physical or neurodivergent needs before you go. 3. Contribute: Snowball expands as more users add places and share their experiences. 4. Share: Leave your own review to support others and build confidence across the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snowball Community at none against Roomster's 10. Snowball Community also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 22%). Roomster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, 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. Snowball Community asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roomster ships an update every 3 days, Snowball Community every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roomster | Snowball Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 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 | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Roomster Corp. | Swipe & Tap Ltd |
Customer experience
Roomster
Snowball Community
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
Snowball Community
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
Snowball Community
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Roomster free?
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Do Roomster or Snowball Community have ads?
Which is updated more often, Roomster or Snowball Community?
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