# Flatmate Finders vs Flatmates

Flatmate Finders and Flatmates both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Flatmate Finders's written reviews are positive against 16% of Flatmates's. Flatmate Finders also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Flatmates's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flatmate Finders sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Flatmates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flatmate Finders against 4.5 for Flatmates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Flatmate Finders's written reviews are positive against 16% of Flatmates's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flatmate Finders | Flatmates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatmate-finders/id1449219345/reviews)** | [4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatmates/id1489897686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 16.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FLATMATE FINDERS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449219344) | [realestate.com.au Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/389488966) |

## What reviewers say

### Flatmate Finders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatmate-finders/id1449219345)

Find your ideal home or flatmate with personalized searches, detailed profiles, and secure communication features. The app offers free in-app calls and notifications for new matches and messages, ensuring a quick and safe search experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized searches, Detailed user profiles, Instant messaging, Free in-app calls, Home listing reviews, Match notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio and video call service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 14 days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 14 days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 2 months | $14.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 1 month | $14.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 14 days | $14.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 1 month | $17.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 2 months | $17.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 2 months | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flatmate service for 2 months | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Fast and efficient matching
- ✅ Helpful for finding flatmates/tenants
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🌟 High success rate in finding accommodation/tenants

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Many inactive/old listings
- 💸 Expensive subscription fees
- 🚫 Limited filtering options
- 🤔 Lack of tenant reviews/landlord background checks
- 🤖 Presence of fake accounts/scammers

**Reported bugs**

- App is very slow and sometimes does not load
- Messages not loading
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Filters are ignored

**Requested features**

- Allow setting hard filters for matches
- Improve filtering options (gender, couples, pets, budget)
- Add tenant review system
- Implement landlord background checks
- Allow cutting and pasting mobile numbers


### Flatmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatmates/id1489897686)

Find your perfect flatmate or a new home with Australia's leading shared accommodation app. Browse thousands of listings, create detailed profiles, and connect safely with a secure messaging platform. Easily list a spare room or search for available properties.

**Highlights:** Thousands of property and people listings, Easy listing creation for spare rooms, Detailed search for rooms and flatmates, Listing alerts for new properties, Create 'room-wanted' profiles, Secure messaging platform, Listing moderation and support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer Plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| Person Basic Plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| Property Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Person Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan | $17.99 | one-time |
| Person Full Plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Plan | $22.99 | one-time |
| Property Basic Plan | $22.99 | one-time |
| Property Full Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for finding accommodation
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Lack of functionality
- 📥 Delayed messages for non-subscribers
- 🤖 Fake listings and scammers

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Login and account issues
- Messaging and profile viewing problems
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Better messaging and notification system
- Removal of inactive/taken listings
- More user verification and security measures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flatmate Finders free?

Flatmate Finders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flatmates free?

Flatmates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flatmate Finders or Flatmates?

Flatmate Finders is rated higher. Flatmate Finders averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Flatmates averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.

### Do Flatmate Finders or Flatmates have ads?

Neither Flatmate Finders nor Flatmates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flatmate Finders or Flatmates?

Flatmate Finders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flatmates every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flatmate Finders was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flatmates on September 22, 2026.

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