Comparison

Spacepad vs Rostr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spacepad

Features
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Take the guesswork out of meeting room management with Spacepad – the sleek, intuitive app that brings fun and function to your office spaces. Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, Spacepad makes it easy to display and manage room occupancy in real time. Key features: - Instantly see which rooms are free or booked - Syncs seamlessly with your existing calendars (M365, Google, CalDAV) - Playful, polished UI: A clean, modern design that’s enjoyable to use - Fast setup: Deploy and start displaying in just minutes Spacepad turns your workspace into a smarter, more efficient place to collaborate.

About

Rostr

Features
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Stop managing shifts on WhatsApp and Excel. Rostr is the easiest way to schedule staff, track hours, and communicate with your team—all from your phone. Designed for small business owners in cafes, restaurants, retail, and salons who need to save time and focus on growth. WHY CHOOSE ROSTR? • Create Schedules in Seconds: Use our simple drag-and-drop shift maker to build rosters fast. • Instant Notifications: Publish the rota and your team gets notified immediately via push notifications. • Reduce No-Shows: Staff can see their shifts anytime, anywhere. No more "I didn't know I was working" excuses. • Multiple Locations: Manage your Downtown cafe and your Airport branch from one account. • Role-Based Access: Dedicated views for Managers (Planning) and Staff (Viewing). KEY FEATURES: • Easy Shift Creation: Set start/end times, roles (Barista, Server, Cook), and notes. • Copy Previous Weeks: Don't start from scratch. Copy last week's schedule with one tap. • Staff Management: Keep all employee details, contact info, and roles in one secure place. • Real-Time Updates: Last-minute changes? Update the shift and notify the affected staff instantly. PERFECT FOR: • Coffee Shops & Cafes • Restaurants, Bars & Food Trucks • Retail Stores & Boutiques • Salons & Spas • Gyms & Fitness Centers • Security Agencies & Healthcare PRICING: • Free Forever: Manage up to 5 staff members for free. • Pro Plan: Upgrade for unlimited staff, advanced reporting, and Excel exports. LEGAL: Privacy Policy: https://www.getrostr.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spacepad4 screens
Rostr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spacepad at none against Rostr's 6. Spacepad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rostr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Spacepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacepad ships an update every 5 weeks, Rostr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Spacepad versus Rostr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacepadRostr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagweterGamma Tech & Services LLP

In-app purchases

None

Spacepad

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Rostr

Subscriptions6
  • Starter Plan - Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Growth Plan - Monthly$29.001 Month
  • Business Plan - Monthly$59.001 Month
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  • Starter Plan - Yearly$119.991 Year
  • Growth Plan - Yearly$294.991 Year
  • Business Plan - Yearly$599.991 Year

Questions

Is Spacepad free?
Spacepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rostr free?
Rostr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spacepad or Rostr have ads?
Neither Spacepad nor Rostr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spacepad or Rostr?
Spacepad ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rostr every 2 months. Most recently, Spacepad was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rostr on October 28, 2026.

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