Comparison

Roomster vs Ruedio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

Ruedio

Book professional car care services that come to your location, whether at home or work. Services include detailing, oil changes, tire services, and mobile mechanic visits. Track your pro's arrival and pay securely within the app.

Highlights
  • Mobile detailing and car wash
  • Oil change and tire services
  • Mobile mechanic visits
  • Verified professionals
  • Transparent pricing
  • Real-time tracking
  • Secure in-app payments
Features
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Ruedio brings professional car care straight to your driveway. Book a trusted, verified pro who comes to you — at home, at work, or wherever you park — for everything from a quick detail to a mobile mechanic visit. SERVICES YOU CAN BOOK Mobile detailing and car wash — interior and exterior Oil change Tire change and replacement Battery replacement Mobile mechanic visits Auto electrical service Roadside assistance Vehicle inspection Custom requests — describe what your car needs HOW IT WORKS Choose the service you need Set your location on the map and pick a time Get matched with a nearby, verified pro Track their arrival in real time Pay securely in the app — no cash needed WHY RUEDIO Verified professionals — every provider is identity-checked before they can accept work Transparent pricing — see the price before you book Real-time tracking — know exactly when your pro will arrive In-app chat — message your provider directly Secure payments — your card is only charged after the service is done Rate every job — keep quality high for the whole community No garages, no waiting rooms, no hassle. Ruedio connects you with local auto-care pros who bring the service to you. Ruedio is currently available in California, with more areas coming soon. Download, book your first service, and give your car the care it deserves.

Screenshots

Roomster4 screens
Ruedio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruedio at 5.0 against Roomster's 4.0. Ruedio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Roomster's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 3) and chart position (#99 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roomster sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Ruedio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruedio 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Roomster versus Ruedio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoomsterRuedio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRoomster Corp.Stanislav Terekhov

Customer experience

Roomster

All ratings21,877 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews1,379 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative75.3%

Ruedio

All ratings2 ratings
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

Ruedio

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
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  • 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
None

Ruedio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roomster free?
Roomster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ruedio free?
Ruedio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roomster or Ruedio?
Ruedio is rated higher. Roomster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Ruedio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Roomster or Ruedio have ads?
Roomster shows ads; Ruedio does not.

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