SpareRoom vs A Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpareRoom
Find your ideal room or flatmate with the UK's leading platform. Browse thousands of listings across the UK, connect with potential housemates, and secure your perfect living situation on the go.
- Room and roommate search
- Thousands of UK listings
- On-the-go access
- User support
- Connect with housemates
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As the UK’s number 1 flatshare site, we’ve helped over 13,000,000 people to find their perfect room or roommate. With our apps, you can do it all while on-the-go. Repeatedly featured by Apple as App Of The Day and in the categories of Your New Home, Apps for the Weekend, What’s Hot, and Popular Apps and Games. Rated by The Sunday Times as one of the top apps on the App Store. SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE Whether you’re starting university, relocating to the UK, tired of living alone, weighing up what to do with an empty room, or, quite simply, searching for another flatmate or flatshare, we’re the service for you. UNRIVALLED CHOICE With thousands of flatsharing opportunities to choose from in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and right across the UK, you’ll be able to find your perfect flatmate or flatshare. OUR PHILOSOPHY Experience has taught us that flatsharing is as much about the people as it is about the property. To help you find the best of both, we provide unparalleled tools, choice, and support. As a result, on average, every 3 minutes someone finds a flatmate through SpareRoom. HELP & SUPPORT Our award-winning customer support team are here to help you with your search. If you require support, come across a problem, or want to provide feedback, you can get in touch by email (support@spareroom.co.uk) or phone (1 877 834 2909).
A Studio
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Discover an unparalleled fitness and wellness experience, where we offer an incredible range of classes designed to elevate your mind, body, and spirit. From energising workouts to restorative practices, A-Studio is your destination for holistic wellbeing. Classes for Every Goal, Every Schedule with Flexible Availability At A-Studio, we believe fitness should fit your life. That’s why we offer 40+ weekly classes running morning, noon, and evening – so you can move your way, on your time. What We Offer: Barre, Pilates & Yoga Flow through calming sessions or power up with strength-focused formats — perfect for all levels and preferences. High-Intensity Training Push your limits with Body Sculpt, Boxercise, and Circuit classes built to energize, challenge, and deliver real results. One-of-a-Kind Experiences Explore innovative wellness with our signature Tide Methods classes – unique sessions designed to reconnect body and mind. Whether you're just starting out or levelling up, you’ll find expert guidance and a welcoming community ready to support your journey. Our Beautiful Studio Space Located in the heart of Fernleigh, our stunning studio is designed to inspire calm, focus, and transformation. Natural light, serene interiors, and a friendly atmosphere make it more than just a place to work out – it's your sanctuary. Download our app to get started today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Studio at none against SpareRoom's 13. A Studio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. SpareRoom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. A Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SpareRoom | A Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Flatshare Ltd | Club Manager Limited |
Bugs and requests
SpareRoom
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and sign-outs
- Inconsistent behavior between app and website
- Issues with updating and editing listings
Requested features
4 requests- Better messaging/communication tools
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Improved verification of listings and users
- Feedback/review system for landlords/tenants
A Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SpareRoom
- Boost$9.99
- 7-Day Upgrade2 variants$12.99
- 1-Week Upgrade2 variants$15.00
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- Verification$15.00
- 30-Day Upgrade$15.49
- 14-Day Upgrade$23.99
- 2-Week Upgrade$25.00
- 30-Day Upgrade2 variants$25.99
- 4-Week Upgrade2 variants$30.00
A Studio
No in-app purchases









