Student Roost vs Votely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Student Roost
This app simplifies student living by connecting residents, sharing property events, and managing parcel notifications and payments. It offers a convenient way to stay informed and engaged with your living community.
- Connect with neighbors
- Discover property events
- Parcel delivery notifications
- Track payments
- All-in-one resident management
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Say hello to the all-in-one Student Roost app, designed to make living with us as simple as possible. Get to know your neighbours, find out more about events happening in your property, get notified about your parcels and even track your payments all from the palm of your hand with our brand new resident app.
Votely
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Votely -> Simplify Group Decisions Tired of endless chats and indecision? Tried to get that holiday out the gc? Votely makes group voting fast, fair, and easy! Whether you’re picking a restaurant, planning a holiday, or making team choices, Votely helps your group decide in seconds. Key Features: - Create quick polls and rankings - Anonymous or visible voting options - Real-time results and analytics - Invite friends with simple codes, no signup required - Multiple voting types: stars, sliders, rankings - Manage groups and votes effortlessly -Clean, intuitive interface - Perfect for friends, families, clubs, or work teams -> any group can benefit from Votely’s hassle-free decision-making. Join thousands who’ve made voting easier. Download Votely today and make every group choice simple!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Student Roost at none against Votely's shown. Student Roost also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.4). Votely's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, 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.
Student Roost ships an update every 9 days, Votely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Student Roost | Votely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kinetic Solutions Limited | PETER FORREST HAMILTON |
In-app purchases
Student Roost
No in-app purchases
Votely
No in-app purchases
