Local Shuttle vs IhaveRoom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local Shuttle
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Local Shuttle - search and book the nearest transfers for trips on vacation or sightseeing. Book a seat on the bus and go on a journey. Just choose where to go and what to see. The service will tell you where you can leave and when. It remains to book a place and choose a convenient time. No more tour groups. You can arrive at the location at one stop and leave with another. Choose ready-made routes, study the offers and book a trip. And if you yourself know where you want to go and walk on your own, then just choose a direction and book places
IhaveRoom
Discover unique accommodations by setting your own price and connecting directly with hosts. This app facilitates commission-free bookings, global home exchanges, and even allows searching for cars, jobs, and events. Engage with locals through real-time chat and find free stay opportunities.
- Guests set the price
- No commission fees for hosts
- Direct negotiation with hosts
- Global home exchange
- Search for cars, jobs, and events
- Local real-time chat
- Find free accommodation
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Book accommodations in a new way with IhaveRoom, the app that eliminates commissions for property owners. No hidden fees, just direct connections between guests and hosts. Key Features: • Guests Set the Price: You choose how much to pay. • Hosts Earn Everything: No commission fees. • Direct Negotiation: Talk directly to hosts about details. • No Ads: No distractions from ads. • Global Home Exchange: Swap homes worldwide. • Search for Cars, Jobs, Events: Use the search feature. • Local Chat: Ask locals questions in real-time. • Free Accommodation: Find hosts offering free stays. Thank you for choosing IhaveRoom.
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Verdict
Local Shuttle and IhaveRoom are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local Shuttle ships an update fortnightly, IhaveRoom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local Shuttle | IhaveRoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikolay Zhdanov | Niurgun Nazarov |
In-app purchases
Local Shuttle
No in-app purchases
IhaveRoom
No in-app purchases
