Roomster vs Hey Austin
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!
Hey Austin
Discover events, entertainment, and businesses in Austin, Texas. Find live music, dining, outdoor activities, and lodging with this comprehensive city guide.
- Events directory
- Entertainment venue listings
- Best Of articles
- Live music and bars
- Dining and lodging information
- Outdoor recreation guides
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Hey Austin is a mobile events, entertainment and business directory app for all things Austin, Texas. The app includes a robust events tool, searchable entertainment venue listings and a host of “Best Of” articles on things to do and see on and around Austin, TX. Live music, bars, breweries & distilleries, boat and party barge rentals, community events, tours, guides, festivals, outdoor recreation, dining and lodging. Your best guide for fun in the ATX. Your Austin, Texas concierge in your pocket !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hey Austin at 5.0 against Roomster's 4.0. Hey Austin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Roomster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price, ads 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. Hey Austin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hey Austin 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Roomster ships an update every 2 days, Hey Austin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roomster | Hey Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #76 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roomster Corp. | Will Taylor |
Customer experience
Roomster
Hey Austin
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
Hey Austin
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
Hey Austin
No in-app purchases









