Comparison

UniHome vs My Student Digs

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

Head to head
About

UniHome

Features
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Students can search for accommodation listed by accredited landlords and instantly make rental payments. The messaging feature ensures students and landlords can communicate with each other in order to arrange viewings. Students can also message other students in search of potential flatmates. Landlords are able to list their property, search and contact students as well as collect rental payments once all parties are happy and have agreed terms. Our support team are here to help if you have any issues using the platform. If you require support or want to provide feedback you can get in touch using the options available on the profile screen.

About

My Student Digs

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My Student Digs is a global student accommodation marketplace offering more than 2 million student rooms across 62 countries. Our network covers top study destinations including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Explore student housing in over 1,000 cities worldwide, from London, New York, and Sydney to Manchester, Toronto, and Dublin. We work with trusted student housing providers to bring you high-quality options for every budget. Whether you’re moving abroad or studying locally, we make it simple to find your ideal place to live. Looking for long-term furnished rentals, short-term student stays, PBSA (purpose-built student accommodation), co-living spaces, flatshares, student apartments, homestays, or shared houses? My Student Digs helps you compare it all in one place. Start planning your student life today and find your perfect home-from-home. ========= FEATURES ========= - Search by city or university - Compare student room and apartment prices - Save favourite properties to your shortlist - Browse amenities (Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom, gym, and more) - Explore property locations with interactive maps - Enquire and book your accommodation directly from the app - Access friendly support from our dedicated booking team

Screenshots

UniHome4 screens
My Student Digs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UniHome at none against My Student Digs's shown. UniHome also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniHome ships an update every 6 weeks, My Student Digs every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
UniHome versus My Student Digs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniHomeMy Student Digs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDamola TaiwoStudent Digs Ltd

In-app purchases

None

UniHome

No in-app purchases

None

My Student Digs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniHome free?
UniHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Student Digs free?
My Student Digs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UniHome or My Student Digs have ads?
My Student Digs shows ads; UniHome does not.
Which is updated more often, UniHome or My Student Digs?
UniHome ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Student Digs every 2 months. Most recently, UniHome was updated on October 27, 2026 and My Student Digs on October 27, 2026.

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