My Student Digs vs Ole Student
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
My Student Digs
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My Student Digs is a global student accommodation marketplace offering more than 2 million student rooms across 62 countries. Our network covers top study destinations including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Explore student housing in over 1,000 cities worldwide, from London, New York, and Sydney to Manchester, Toronto, and Dublin. We work with trusted student housing providers to bring you high-quality options for every budget. Whether youβre moving abroad or studying locally, we make it simple to find your ideal place to live. Looking for long-term furnished rentals, short-term student stays, PBSA (purpose-built student accommodation), co-living spaces, flatshares, student apartments, homestays, or shared houses? My Student Digs helps you compare it all in one place. Start planning your student life today and find your perfect home-from-home. ========= FEATURES ========= - Search by city or university - Compare student room and apartment prices - Save favourite properties to your shortlist - Browse amenities (Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom, gym, and more) - Explore property locations with interactive maps - Enquire and book your accommodation directly from the app - Access friendly support from our dedicated booking team
Ole Student
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OlΓ© Student Housing is unique and is positively changing the standards set for student accommodation. The vision is to make the OlΓ© Student Housing brand the undisputed market leader in terms of quality and experience. An ambitious goal, but one which is achievable for a brand already recognised as the KZN market leader.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ole Student at none against My Student Digs's shown. My Student Digs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Student Digs ships an update every 2 months, Ole Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Student Digs | Ole Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Student Digs Ltd | Sumir Singh |
In-app purchases
My Student Digs
No in-app purchases
Ole Student
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Student Digs free?
Is Ole Student free?
Do My Student Digs or Ole Student have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Student Digs or Ole Student?
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