Comparison

Flatmates vs PropertyMe

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

Head to head
About

Flatmates

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
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Flatmates.com.au is Australia's #1 app for share accommodation. With more than 40,000 property and people listings active per month*, you're sure to find the right home or flatmate with us. Have a spare room? It's easy to list your place and be found by potential flatmates. Simply create a listing in just a few minutes and be matched with potential flatmates. You can even use our detailed search feature to browse "room-wanted" profiles to find someone who is right for your home. Need a place? It's easy to look for a new home through our detailed search feature. We can also alert you of new listings that match your search through our listing alerts. Create a "room-wanted" profile so property listers can get in touch with you to ensure you don't miss out. Safety and Security Flatmates.com.au moderates all listings and we have a full-time team ready to help if you're ever unsure about something. Our custom built message platforms helps you keep your details safe, meaning you can share your details when you're comfortable and ready. *Average active listings per month on Flatmates.com.au over the past twelve months.

About

PropertyMe

Manage your rental properties and leases with ease. Owners can track income, expenses, and jobs, while tenants can monitor rent, submit requests, and access documents. Connect directly with your property manager for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Property and rental information tracking
  • Real-time income and expense monitoring
  • Maintenance request submission and tracking
  • Direct communication with property managers
  • Document sharing and access
  • Job and inspection status updates
Features
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Introducing the PropertyMe app — the all-in-one solution for tenants and owners. The PropertyMe app provides a complete birds-eye view of your property and documents from the palm of your hand and lets you quickly and easily connect with your Property Manager on upcoming activities. Owners can: - Keep track of all property and rental information - Monitor rental income details and expenses in real-time - Stay updated on job and inspection statuses - Access all financial documents with ease - Communicate directly with your Property Manager - Stay informed about upcoming events like jobs and inspections - Share documents seamlessly from your phone Tenants can: - Access all relevant property and lease information - Stay on top of rent and invoice due dates - Submit and track maintenance requests with ease - Communicate directly with your Property Manager - Download and share important documents like invoices and lease agreements - Stay informed about upcoming events such as inspections - Get quick access to agency and Property Manager details With PropertyMe, you'll have a clear and comprehensive view of your property, all in one convenient app. Simplify your property management experience — download the PropertyMe app today!

Screenshots

Flatmates4 screens
PropertyMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PropertyMe at 5.0 against Flatmates's 4.5. PropertyMe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). Flatmates's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Flatmates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PropertyMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PropertyMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flatmates has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Flatmates's written reviews are positive against 19% of PropertyMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flatmates ships an update every 3 weeks, PropertyMe monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flatmates versus PropertyMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlatmatesPropertyMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (57 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews18.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerrealestate.com.au Pty LtdProperty Me Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Flatmates

All ratings57 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.6%

PropertyMe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral13.0%
Negative68.5%

Bugs and requests

Flatmates

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

PropertyMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flatmates

One-time10
  • Boost Plan$5.99
  • Offer Plan$12.99
  • Person Basic Plan$12.99
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  • Property Offer$12.99
  • Person Offer$12.99
  • Basic Plan$17.99
  • Person Full Plan$19.99
  • Full Plan$22.99
  • Property Basic Plan$22.99
  • Property Full Plan$29.99
None

PropertyMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flatmates free?
Flatmates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PropertyMe free?
PropertyMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flatmates or PropertyMe?
PropertyMe is rated higher. Flatmates averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while PropertyMe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flatmates or PropertyMe have ads?
Neither Flatmates nor PropertyMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flatmates or PropertyMe?
Flatmates ships an update every 3 weeks, and PropertyMe monthly. Most recently, Flatmates was updated on September 22, 2026 and PropertyMe on September 21, 2026.

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