Comparison

Containd vs Roommy

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

Head to head
About

Containd

Features
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Stop relying on plain text lists to organize your tasks, ideas, or physical items. Containd is a visual database that lets you arrange your list items on top of a customizable canvas. By placing list items onto nested visual canvases with customized backgrounds, you create interactive maps out of any list. Map out your living space by placing your belongings where they are in real life, or visualize the interconnectedness and dependencies of your tasks, ideas, or plans. The main advantages of Containd are: • All your lists visualized and searchable, with you everywhere at any time. • Cataloging as fast as possible using a single photo per item, or by selecting multiple items in one photo, and more. • Intuitive, visual item management on a highly customizable 2D canvas map of containers and items, with drag and drop as the core management mechanism. • A high degree of privacy (fully dependent on your privacy settings) with an offline-first foundation. Your inventory is not mirrored in the cloud, and the app always works without an internet connection. Be sure to back up regularly. • A high degree of list item customization, featuring list-specific templates with dedicated functionality, item-specific categories for custom variables, custom tags, and full control over item appearance (from rotation and corner radius to drop shadows and custom colors for every item). Key features: • Simple text and advanced parameter item search. • QR and label generation directly in the app, including full container labels with content lists that can be sent straight to a compatible printer via the share function. • Local (offline) image search within your own image database. • Hierarchical categories for highly detailed, searchable inventory, making visually engaging statistics effortless. • Scan QR codes to find items in your catalog (label a container with a QR code, scan it, and see what is inside without opening it). • Scan generic QR codes in the app to store them directly as list items. • Full AI Assistant to help edit your database and guide app usage. • Full offline onboarding guide with all the information you need to get started. • Guided in-app tours to help you hit the ground running. • Privacy settings for individual items that stay hidden until you authenticate locally (and stay un-synced if cloud sync is active). • Share your inventory maps as images directly from the app. • Cross-device and cross-platform import/export, backup, and restore options. • Attach documents to your items to keep everything together. Connected services: • Image to inventory item: AI automatically fills in titles, descriptions, and estimated properties like value, weight, and dimensions. • Image to multiple inventory items: Take a photo of a shelf, analyze it semi-automatically, and select multiple items to add to your database at once. • Barcode lookup: Use standalone or combined with image analysis. • Document import and text extraction: Scan text from screenshots or document images and automatically convert them into inventory items. • Cross-device and cross-platform cloud syncing for your database. • Share cloud-synced lists or sublists with optional collaboration features. • Optional live syncing: Instantly apply changes across shared or personal devices in seconds. • Publish your lists to containd.space: Freeze your list in its current state to share it over the web without needing the app.

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Roommy

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Roommy: Living Together, Simplified Roommy is the all-in-one household management app designed for roommates, families, couples, and anyone sharing a living space. By bringing the structure and warmth of a household matriarch into a digital space, Roommy helps you organize chores, plan events, and manage shopping lists to keep everyone on the same page. Say goodbye to messy group chats and forgotten tasks. With Roommy, your home stays organized, fair, and stress-free. Key Features Shared Chores and Accountability Assign tasks to household members with specific roles. Set recurring schedules for daily, weekly, or monthly maintenance. Track completion with automatic notifications and photo proof. Rotate chores fairly using an automated system to prevent burnout. Personalize tasks with specific instructions and notes. Events and Shared Calendar Create shared household events visible to all members. Invite specific individuals or the entire home. Set reminders to ensure important dates are never missed. View upcoming and past events at a glance for better planning. Manage coordination for parties, maintenance visits, and group activities. Collaborative Shopping Lists Build real-time shopping lists that sync across all devices. Check off items as you shop to prevent duplicate purchases. Organize items by store or category for efficient trips. Keep a clear history of pending and completed grocery needs. Digital Sticky Notes Share quick reminders and announcements on a virtual board. Set expiration times for temporary notes to reduce digital clutter. Color-code notes by type or priority for easy scanning. Ensure high-priority household information is visible to everyone. Household Management Join or create a household quickly with a unique invite code. Manage roles and permissions to keep the organization secure. Adjust household settings and preferences easily. High-performance interface with full dark mode support. Why Roommy? Stay Organized: Gain clear visibility of all tasks, events, and reminders in one place. Fair Distribution: Rotate responsibilities automatically so no one person carries the load. Better Communication: Centralize household discussions and avoid losing information in chat apps. Reduce Conflicts: Eliminate ambiguity by ensuring everyone knows their specific responsibilities and deadlines. Privacy First: Your household data is secure, private, and never shared with third parties. Perfect For Roommates sharing an apartment or house. Families managing daily chores and school schedules. Housemates in shared living communities. Couples organizing their first home together. Anyone seeking a more structured and peaceful living environment. Multilingual Support Roommy is fully localized in English and Spanish, making it ideal for multicultural households. Additional language support is currently in development. Make Living Together Easier Download Rommy today and transform how your household communicates and organizes. Living together should be about the connection, not the chores.

Screenshots

Containd4 screens
Roommy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roommy at none against Containd's 5. Roommy also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Containd sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Roommy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Containd versus Roommy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContaindRoommy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Jhon Garces Montes

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Containd

One-time5
  • 50 Tokens$0.99
  • 100 Tokens$1.49
  • 500 Tokens$5.99
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  • 1000 Tokens$9.99
  • 10.000 Tokens$59.99
None

Roommy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Containd free?
Containd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roommy free?
Roommy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Containd or Roommy have ads?
Containd shows ads; Roommy does not.
Which is updated more often, Containd or Roommy?
Containd ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roommy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Containd was updated on October 30, 2026 and Roommy on October 25, 2026.

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