Bunked vs Treehouse
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
Treehouse
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Treehouse is the roommate finder made for Chicago. Because finding someone to share a lease shouldn’t feel like a second job. Skip the awkward interviews and endless scrolling. Treehouse uses smart compatibility matching to connect you with roommates who actually fit your lifestyle, budget, and neighborhood vibe, from Wrigleyville to Hyde Park and everywhere in between. Set your location radius, choose your rent range, and dial in what matters to you. Instantly see compatible matches, explore detailed profiles, compare compatibility scores, and chat safely in-app before meeting up. Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or just ready for a better living situation, Treehouse makes finding the right Chicago roommate simple, safe, and refreshingly low-stress. Find your people. Feel at home in the city.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Treehouse at none against Bunked's 3. Treehouse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Treehouse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bunked ships an update every 7 months, Treehouse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bunked | Treehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tradez | Cal Schmitt |
In-app purchases
Bunked
- Bunked Premium$2.997 Days
- Bunked Housing Pro$9.997 Days
- 1x Property Listing$14.99
Treehouse
No in-app purchases








