Citylets vs Every Student
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Citylets
Discover rental properties and flats across Scotland, including major cities. Search by location, price, bedrooms, and property type. Get instant alerts for new listings and find letting agents easily.
- Property alerts (email, text, push)
- Detailed property search with filters
- Find letting agents
- List or map view
- Save and compare properties
- Location-based search
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Find property and flats to rent in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and throughout Scotland with Citylets. Everything you would expect from Citylets property and agent search is at your fingertips. You can search for your ideal rental by location, price, number of bedrooms, property type and more. There’s also an automated search facility that pinpoints and uses your location to show what's available to rent in the immediate area... so if you're out and about and find yourself somewhere you’d like to live, you can see what's on the market there and then. Features: - Property alerts by email, text and push notification. Tell us what you’re looking for and we'll send them as and when they become available. - Detailed property search with multiple display filters - Find letting agents by location or name - Display results in a list or on a map - Easy to read search results & property schedules - Save & compare favourite properties & agents - Keep track of recent activity and search history - Email or call letting agents direct - Keyword filter - GPS facility locates you and shows properties nearby - Share properties of interest on Facebook & Twitter or email to family/friends Citylets is Scotland’s certified leading source of property and flats to rent with over 4 million annual visitors & listing over 50,000 properties per year.
Every Student
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Navigate your student life effortlessly with Every Student, the ultimate app designed to enhance your living experience. Whether you're scrolling the newsfeed, keeping track of your events, reporting maintenance issues, or reviewing your account, we've got you covered. Key Features: • Newsfeed: Keep up to date with all the news for your accommodation and find your future flatmates. • Event Updates: Stay in the loop with the latest events and activities in your residence or community. From social gatherings to study sessions, never miss out on what's happening around you. • Maintenance Reporting: Got an issue in your room? Quickly report maintenance problems directly through the app. Track the status of your requests and get them resolved faster than ever. • Account Management: Keep your finances under control with our intuitive account management features. View your rent payments, manage your bills, and stay on top of your budget effortlessly. The Every Student App makes your stay smoother, more organised, and a lot more enjoyable. Download now and take control of your student accommodation experience today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Every Student at every 6 weeks against Citylets's every 9 months. Citylets's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Citylets ships an update every 9 months, Every Student every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Citylets | Every Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Citylets | Boudicca One Limited |
In-app purchases
Citylets
No in-app purchases
Every Student
No in-app purchases








