IhaveRoom vs Samui Life
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Samui Life
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The island’s largest encyclopedia. Our app features the best events and locations on Koh Samui! Discover top restaurants of all cuisines, beaches, saunas, bars, cafes, massage parlors, shops, cultural landmarks, viewpoints, fitness centers, yoga studios, and so much more. Enjoy convenient search filters, detailed descriptions, and exclusive insider information from a local resident to make your stay on Koh Samui truly unforgettable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IhaveRoom at every 3 weeks against Samui Life's every 2 months. IhaveRoom also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IhaveRoom ships an update every 3 weeks, Samui Life every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IhaveRoom | Samui Life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Niurgun Nazarov | Sergei Mezhevkov |
In-app purchases
IhaveRoom
No in-app purchases
Samui Life
No in-app purchases
