My Student Digs vs ResiFind
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
ResiFind
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ResiFind is the student accommodation app built for South African university students. Search, apply, and manage your student housing β all in one place. FIND ACCOMMODATION NEAR YOUR CAMPUS Browse verified student properties close to any South African university or college. Filter by price, property type, distance to campus, gender preference, and amenities like WiFi, laundry, backup power, and security. View results as a list or on an interactive map to see exactly what's near you. APPLY IN MINUTES Found the right place? Submit your rental application directly through ResiFind. Upload supporting documents, track your application status in real time, and get notified the moment a decision is made β no printing, no emails, no back-and-forth. SIGN YOUR LEASE DIGITALLY When your application is approved, review and sign your lease agreement inside the app. Your lease documents are stored securely and accessible anytime from your profile. CHAT WITH LANDLORDS DIRECTLY Message property managers and landlords through ResiFind's built-in chat. All conversations are in one place with push notifications so you never miss an important update. PERSONAL SAFETY β SOS ALERTS Students with an active lease have access to ResiFind's SOS safety feature. In an emergency, hold the SOS button for 3 seconds to instantly send your live GPS location to your emergency contacts. Quick-dial buttons for SA Police (10111) and Ambulance (10177) are always one tap away. STAY ORGANISED β’ Track all your applications and lease status in one tab β’ Save and compare properties with bookmarks β’ Build a student profile with your university and housing preferences β’ Get real-time push notifications for messages, applications, and lease activity BUILT FOR SOUTH AFRICA ResiFind is designed specifically for the South African student accommodation market β from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Pretoria, Durban, and beyond. Whether you need a private room, shared apartment, house, or formal residence, ResiFind has options near your campus. Download ResiFind and find your next home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ResiFind at none against My Student Digs's shown. ResiFind also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 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, ResiFind every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Student Digs | ResiFind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Student Digs Ltd | AdvannoSmart Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
My Student Digs
No in-app purchases
ResiFind
No in-app purchases









