Rightmove property search vs Flatmate NZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rightmove property search
Discover your next home with a vast selection of properties for sale and rent. Browse detailed listings, view floor plans, check school information, and receive instant alerts for new properties matching your criteria.
- Browse properties to buy or rent
- View floor plans and images
- Check nearby school information
- Receive instant email alerts
- Sync saved properties across devices
- View nearby sold prices
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Manage every step, wherever you are, with the UK’s number one property app in your pocket. With the UK’s largest choice of homes, your next move could be a tap away Verify at www.rightmove.co.uk/claims Instant Property Alerts: We’ll let you know as soon as homes are added which match your search. So you can swap scrolling for viewings in a few taps. NEW – search with AI Keywords: Find it faster, with AI-powered search. So if you’re after a ‘3-bed with a driveway, a garage and bay windows,’ we’ll show you what’s out there. Saved Lists: Tap the heart to save a property, and keep track of your favourites in one place. Mortgage Calculator: Get an idea of how much you could borrow in just 3 taps. So you can work out your budget, and search with confidence. Sold House Prices: Get a better idea of what you could afford, or what your home’s worth. See what homes have sold for in your area, and how that has changed over time. Instant Valuation: Find out what your home’s worth, and get updates if your valuation changes over time. Renter Checklists: We’ll keep track of the admin, so you can focus on the packing. Manage your to-do list in one place, from referencing forms to signing your contract. Verify at www.rightmove.co.uk/claims We’re always looking to improve the Rightmove app and regularly release new features, performance enhancements and bug fixes. If you have any comments, suggestions or feedback, please let us know at talk-to-us@rightmove.co.uk.
Flatmate NZ
Find people and places to share a home with. This app helps you search for flatmates, rooms, and sublets. Connect with like-minded individuals to create a harmonious living situation.
- Search for flatmates
- Find flats and rooms to rent
- Discover sublets
- Connect with like-minded people
- Share a home
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Search for flatmates, flats, rooms to rent, sublets and more. Find great places and people to share a home with. Live with like-minded people. Live with people you like!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flatmate NZ at 88% against Rightmove property search's 47%. Flatmate NZ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Rightmove property search's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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.
Rightmove property search ships an update weekly, Flatmate NZ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rightmove property search | Flatmate NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIGHTMOVE GROUP LIMITED | Aaron Barnett |
Customer experience
Rightmove property search
Flatmate NZ
Bugs and requests
Rightmove property search
Reported bugs
7 issues- Search function doesn't work
- Crashes when viewing saved lists
- Freezes when trying to enter location
- Keeps jumping back to previous properties when scrolling
- Repeats properties in search results
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- Overseas search very limited
- Commercial property search not working
Requested features
10 requests- Add map view for saved properties
- Ability to categorize saved properties (e.g. 'Houses to view', 'Lottery list')
- Filter by lease length, tenure type (freehold/leasehold)
- Filter by property age, renovation level, EPC rating
- Filter by amenities (e.g. garage, garden size)
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- Filter out auction properties and properties with sitting tenants
- Ability to 'disregard' properties you're not interested in
- Sort by date added/updated
- Notification for new/updated properties instead of just emails
- Integration with other services (e.g. Google Maps for location)
Flatmate NZ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rightmove property search
No in-app purchases
Flatmate NZ
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rightmove property search free?
Is Flatmate NZ free?
Do Rightmove property search or Flatmate NZ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Rightmove property search or Flatmate NZ?
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