Bunked vs Hoco
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bunked
Easily find compatible roommates and housing. Swipe through profiles matched to your lifestyle, budget, and location, or browse available property listings. Connect with others instantly and communicate safely through real-time messaging.
- Roommate matching algorithm
- Housing marketplace
- Real-time messaging
- User safety features
- Profile and listing browsing
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Bunked makes finding roommates and housing simple. Swipe through profiles matched to your lifestyle, budget, and location — or browse the housing marketplace to discover available listings near you. Find Your Roommate Our matching algorithm connects you with compatible people based on what actually matters: budget, location, lifestyle habits, pet preferences, and more. Like a profile, get matched, and start chatting instantly. Discover Housing Browse property listings with photos, pricing, and location details. Interested in a place? Message the owner directly through the app. Stay Safe Block or report users who don't belong. Your safety comes first. Real-Time Messaging Chat with matched roommates and property owners in real time. Share images and documents, see typing indicators and read receipts, and get push notifications so you never miss a message. 100% Free Bunked is completely free to use, supported by ads. Optional premium features let you boost your profile visibility, promote your property listings, and remove ads. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Hoco
This app connects individuals looking to sublet a room or find a roommate. It offers in-app tools for listing spaces, searching for rooms, and matching with compatible housemates. The platform prioritizes authenticity with account reviews to ensure a safe and scam-free community.
- List rooms with photos and descriptions
- Search for rooms and roommates
- In-app matching based on preferences
- Direct in-app messaging
- Verified user accounts for safety
- No social media groups or spreadsheets
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HOCO, FIND YOUR HOMECOMING Hoco helps members sublet a room or find someone to live with, fast. Whether you’re listing a room, searching for one, or looking for a roommate to search together, everything happens in-app. No messy social media groups, no spreadsheets, no unverified profiles. - Post your room in seconds with a few photos and a short description. Looking for a roommate? Answer a few quick questions and we’ll help you match with someone who fits your style. Once you match, message directly in the app. To keep the community authentic, new accounts are reviewed for quality and safety before gaining access, so what you see is real. No spam, no scams. Use Hoco if you’re new to town, moving out early, searching during a school term, relocating for work, or just done with endless group chats. Find your next room. Fill your spot. Meet your next roommate. Whatever your move looks like, let us make it your homecoming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoco at none against Bunked's 3. Hoco also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bunked's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Bunked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hoco asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bunked against 5.0 for Hoco. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunked has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Bunked | Hoco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tradez | Homecoming, LLC |
Customer experience
Bunked
Hoco
In-app purchases
Bunked
- Bunked Premium$2.997 Days
- Bunked Housing Pro$9.997 Days
- 1x Property Listing$14.99
Hoco
No in-app purchases
