# Roommates.com vs Plus 1

Roommates.com and Plus 1 both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Plus 1's written reviews are positive against 27% of Roommates.com's. Plus 1 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Roommates.com's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roommates.com sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per 7 days and Plus 1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Roommates.com against 4.6 for Plus 1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 250 and 140 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Roommates.com's written reviews are positive against 94% of Plus 1's.

Roommates.com ships an update every 9 days, Plus 1 weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roommates.com | Plus 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommatescom/id6741871869/reviews) | **[4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-plans-first-social-app/id6744400566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **250** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Roommates.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461785395) | [Plus 1 Ventures, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807297046) |

## What reviewers say

### Roommates.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommatescom/id6741871869)

This app simplifies the process of finding a compatible roommate or a tenant for your vacant room. It utilizes smart matching tools and secure messaging to connect you with real people in real time, ensuring a safe and efficient search experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized roommate matching, Secure in-app messaging, Verified user profiles, Flexible search filters, Nationwide coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days | $7.00 | per 7 days |
| 30 Days | $14.00 | per month |
| 6 Month | $40.00 | per 6 months |
| One Year | $56.00 | per year |
| ID Verification | $3.99 | one-time |


### Plus 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-plans-first-social-app/id6744400566)

Find companions for any activity, from casual outings to professional networking. Post your plans or join existing ones without pressure or awkward interactions. Connect with real people for shared experiences.

**Highlights:** Post or join plans, Coordinate with friends, Browse local specials, Approve or invite participants, In-app messaging, Optional ID verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum - $99/month | $99.99 | per month |
| Platinum - $999/year | $999.99 | per year |
| Boosted Plan | $20.00 | one-time |
| Promoted Listing | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and quick to set up
- 🚀 Refreshing take on dating/friendships
- 👍 Great for networking and making connections
- 👍 Helpful for people new to a city
- 👍 Good for older people too


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roommates.com free?

Roommates.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plus 1 free?

Plus 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roommates.com or Plus 1?

Plus 1 is rated higher. Roommates.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Plus 1 averages 4.6 from 140 ratings.

### Do Roommates.com or Plus 1 have ads?

Neither Roommates.com nor Plus 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roommates.com or Plus 1?

Roommates.com ships an update every 9 days, and Plus 1 weekly. Most recently, Roommates.com was updated on October 30, 2026 and Plus 1 on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*