Comparison

Roomster vs Palettes

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 browse thousands of listings with photos and descriptions. Securely chat and receive real-time alerts for new opportunities.

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

Palettes

Features
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Palettes is a marketplace platform that connects customers with independent services providers across multiple service categories. Users can browse available providers, book services, make secure payments, communicate with providers, and manager their bookings within the app. Core functionality includes the following : users registration and secure authentication, browser and search for service providers, view provider profiles, ratings, pricing, and availability, book services directly through the app, secure in app payments processed through paystack, real time booking updated and notification, in app messaging between customers and service providers, booking history and transaction records and user profile and account management. Payments are securely processed through paystack. Customers funds are held until the service has been completed, after which eligible payouts are made to the service provider according to our platform policies. No payments are processed outside the application.

Screenshots

Roomster4 screens
Palettes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Palettes at none against Roomster's 10. Palettes also leads on ads (none vs shown). Roomster's advantage is chart position (#74 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. Palettes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Roomster versus Palettes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoomsterPalettes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#74 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRoomster Corp.EDWIN RATLABALA

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

Palettes

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
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  • Id Verification$14.99
None

Palettes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roomster free?
Roomster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Palettes free?
Palettes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roomster or Palettes have ads?
Roomster shows ads; Palettes does not.

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