Pocket Salsa vs Roomster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Salsa
Learn salsa dancing with over 120 video lessons. Master dance combinations, find the rhythm, and get inspired by professional dancers. Perfect for beginners and social dancers looking to improve their skills.
- 120+ video dance lessons
- Easy-to-follow instruction
- Learn dance combinations
- Find the salsa beat
- Inspired by social dancers
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* Highest Rated Salsa Dance app on App Store * Selected as "App Store Essentials - Date Night" by Apple * Reviewed by the NY Times, iMore and AppCentral TV! Learn to dance salsa in minutes with over 120 easy to follow video dance lessons provided by the instructors of Addicted2Salsa! From reviewing great looking dance combinations, to learning to find the salsa dance beat and becoming inspired by watching some of the best social dancers in the world - this app is for you! You can learn more about Addicted2Salsa by visiting (https://www.addicted2salsa.com/).
Roomster
Find a room to rent or a compatible roommate globally. Connect with validated individuals and discover thousands of listings with photos and pricing. Securely message potential matches and receive real-time alerts for new opportunities.
- Browse rooms and apartments
- Connect with validated roommates
- Global listings in 18 languages
- Private in-app messaging
- Easy profile setup
- Real-time alerts
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Easily find a room to rent or a compatible roommate—anywhere in the world. Roomster connects you with validated renters and roommates in over 192 countries. Whether you're relocating nearby or abroad, Roomster helps you find safe, affordable housing and people you can trust. Key Features: Browse Rooms & Apartments for Rent Discover thousands of listings with photos, pricing, and detailed descriptions. Connect with Validated Roommates Match with roommates whose lifestyle, interests, and habits align with yours. Global Listings in 18 Languages Search rooms and roommates in cities across the globe. Private In-App Messaging Chat securely without giving out your personal contact info. Easy Profile Setup with Social Validation Add photos, interests, and social media links to make your profile stand out and validated. Real-Time Alerts Get notified instantly about new messages, likes, and room listings that match your preferences. Why Roomster? Trusted since 2003, Roomster has helped over 10 million people find roommates and rooms for rent. From students to professionals, Roomster is the go-to app for finding flexible, safe, and affordable living options. Download Roomster today and make your next move easier—whether you're searching for a room, a roommate, or both. Consult our Privacy Policy at https://www.roomster.com/privacy And our Terms of Use at https://www.roomster.com/terms We are always working hard on improvements to make finding your next home even easier. Please continue to send your feedback to iosfeedback@roomster.com. We appreciate it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Salsa at 92% against Roomster's 22%. Pocket Salsa also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Roomster's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Roomster is free to download; Pocket Salsa costs $9.99 up front. Pocket Salsa sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Roomster sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Salsa holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roomster has 22K ratings behind it against 563, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Pocket Salsa's written reviews are positive against 22% of Roomster's.
Pocket Salsa ships an update every 4 weeks, Roomster every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Salsa | Roomster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (563 ratings) — better | 4.0 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 563 | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #71 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | addicted2salsa LLC | Roomster Corp. |
Customer experience
Pocket Salsa
Roomster
User reviews
Pocket Salsa
From 563 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent salsa instruction
- 🚀 Clear and concise video explanations
- 💡 Helpful for both beginners and advanced dancers
- 👍 Great value for the price
- 👍 Useful for practicing between classes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional video playback issues
- 🔒 Concerns about hidden in-app costs
- 🔒 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- 🔒 Lack of Spanish language support
Roomster
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of options
- 🚀 Convenient for travelers
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🗣️ Fake/spam messages
- 💰 Misleading pricing
Bugs and requests
Pocket Salsa
Reported bugs
2 issues- Videos not downloading properly
- Crashes or freezes on startup
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to mark/track learned moves
- Slow motion playback option
- More content for on-2 salsa style
- Categorization/organization improvements
Roomster
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Frequent crashes
- Listings not updating
- Verification problems
Requested features
4 requests- Better search filters
- Ability to delete account
- More transparent pricing
- Improved user experience
In-app purchases
Pocket Salsa
- Cola-Flick Pack$0.99
- CombOver Bounce Pack$0.99
- Flick Flare Pack$0.99
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- Funky Turns Pack$0.99
Roomster
- Full access$9.997 Days
- Full access$11.997 Days
- Full access$19.991 Month
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- Full access$29.991 Month
- Full access$49.992 Months
- Id Verification$2.99
- Id Verification$5.99
- Background Check2 variants$9.99
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- Id Verification$14.99
