Comparison

TalkCampus vs Student Roost

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

Head to head
About

TalkCampus

Connect with a global community of students for peer support. Share your experiences, find empathy, and feel heard in a safe, judgment-free space. Available 24/7, it offers various ways to connect and build a sense of belonging.

Highlights
  • Global peer support network
  • Student-only community
  • 24/7 availability
  • Safe and judgment-free space
  • Group chats, private messages, public posts
  • Connect through highs and lows
Features
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If your university has partnered with TalkCampus, you can download the app and log in for free using your university email address. Don’t have access yet? Let us know — we’d love to support your campus. Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just need someone to talk to? TalkCampus is a global peer support network designed just for students, offering a safe space to share what you’re going through, connect with others who get it, and feel heard any time of day or night. Join students worldwide who use TalkCampus to find connection, support, and a sense of belonging. Whether you're dealing with academic pressure, personal challenges, or just want to talk about life, you're not alone. Why TalkCampus? +Built for Students – This is your space. Only students can join. +24/7 Global Community – There’s always someone around to listen and support. +Real Talk, No Judgment – Share what’s on your mind and be met with empathy. +Multiple Ways to Connect – Group chats, private messages, and public posts – choose how you want to engage. +Support Through the Highs and Lows – Celebrate wins, talk through struggles, and be part of a supportive student network. Important Information TalkCampus is a peer support platform, not a substitute for professional mental health services. If you’re in crisis or need expert guidance, please contact a mental health professional or crisis service in your area.

About

Student Roost

This app simplifies student living by connecting residents, sharing property events, and managing parcel notifications and payments. It offers a convenient way to stay informed and engaged with your living community.

Highlights
  • Connect with neighbors
  • Discover property events
  • Parcel delivery notifications
  • Track payments
  • All-in-one resident management
Features
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Say hello to the all-in-one Student Roost app, designed to make living with us as simple as possible.    Get to know your neighbours, find out more about events happening in your property, get notified about your parcels and even track your payments all from the palm of your hand with our brand new resident app.

Screenshots

TalkCampus4 screens
Student Roost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkCampus at 74% against Student Roost's 16%. TalkCampus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkCampus ships an update every 2 weeks, Student Roost every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TalkCampus versus Student Roost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkCampusStudent Roost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better15.8% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB163 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTalkLife LimitedKinetic Solutions Limited

Customer experience

TalkCampus

All ratings55 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative12.9%

Student Roost

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.2%

In-app purchases

None

TalkCampus

No in-app purchases

None

Student Roost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TalkCampus free?
TalkCampus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Student Roost free?
Student Roost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TalkCampus or Student Roost have ads?
Neither TalkCampus nor Student Roost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TalkCampus or Student Roost?
TalkCampus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Student Roost every 9 days. Most recently, TalkCampus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Student Roost on September 23, 2026.

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