Comparison

Roomster vs DoomStroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Browse rooms and apartments
  • Connect with validated roommates
  • Global listings in 18 languages
  • Private in-app messaging
  • Easy profile setup
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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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!

About

DoomStroll

This app helps you control screen time by requiring you to walk a certain number of steps to unlock app usage. Earn screen time by walking and spend it when you want to use blocked applications. It encourages physical activity as a trade-off for digital engagement.

Highlights
  • Lock selected apps
  • Earn screen time by walking
  • Track steps via Apple Health
  • Earn achievements and streaks
  • No account required
  • Anonymous usage analytics
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DoomStroll is the screen time control app that doesn't lecture you. It just locks the apps you can't stop opening, until you've walked enough steps to earn them back. 500 steps earns 1 Doom Scroll, worth 15 minutes of unlocked screen time. Walk to stack them up. Burn one when you actually want to scroll. When the 15 minutes is up, the apps lock again. How it works 1. Pick the apps that own your attention. 2. Walk. Your phone is already counting your steps. DoomStroll just gives them a job. 3. Earned screen time stacks up as Doom Scrolls in your Scroll Stash. 4. Burn a scroll when you want to use a blocked app. You get 15 minutes. 5. When the window closes, the apps lock again. Walk more, scroll more. Why this works when "screen time limits" don't Apple's built-in limits run on willpower. Tap "Ignore Limit," they're gone. DoomStroll doesn't ask you to resist. It asks you to walk. The cost of doomscrolling is just one step in front of the other, repeated until you've earned it. Most days you'll walk more than you used to. Some days you won't. Either way, you'll know exactly what your scrolling is costing you. What's inside - Block any apps using Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls - Steps tracked via Apple Health (read-only, we don't write anything) - Earn skulls (achievements) for hitting goals and streaks and other stats - No account required: onboarding answers, step history, and blocking settings stay on your device - Anonymous usage analytics help us improve the app; no personal data, no tracking, no selling Important DoomStroll is not a medical device. It's a screen time control app that ties your habits to your steps. If you have a health condition that affects walking or movement, talk to a doctor before changing your activity level. DoomStroll Pro subscription required after onboarding. 7-day free trial on Monthly and Yearly plans. The DoomStroll Pro subscription auto-renews until cancelled in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://doomstroll.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://doomstroll.app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Roomster4 screens
DoomStroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DoomStroll at 100% against Roomster's 22%. DoomStroll also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Roomster's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roomster sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and DoomStroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoomStroll 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. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Roomster's written reviews are positive against 100% of DoomStroll's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Roomster versus DoomStroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoomsterDoomStroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB52 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRoomster Corp.SMRLND LLC

Customer experience

Roomster

All ratings21,728 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews1,371 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative75.2%

DoomStroll

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DoomStroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Roomster

Subscriptions5
  • Full access$9.997 Days
  • Full access$11.997 Days
  • Full access$19.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Full access$29.991 Month
  • Full access$49.992 Months
One-time4
  • Id Verification$2.99
  • Id Verification$5.99
  • Background Check2 variants$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Id Verification$14.99
3 purchases

DoomStroll

Subscriptions3
  • DoomStroll Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • DoomStroll Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DoomStroll Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Roomster free?
Roomster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoomStroll free?
DoomStroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roomster or DoomStroll?
DoomStroll is rated higher. Roomster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while DoomStroll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Roomster or DoomStroll have ads?
Roomster shows ads; DoomStroll does not.

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