Comparison

Housemate vs Ay

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

Head to head
About

Housemate

Features
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Living with housemates? Housemate makes student housing simple. Track chores, manage cleaning rotas, track maintenance and keep everyone on the same page - no more arguments about whose turn it is to take out the bins. CHORE TRACKER THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Stop chasing flatmates about cleaning. Set up a fair rotating rota and let Housemate handle the rest. Everyone sees what needs doing, who's doing it, and when it's done. β€’ Automatic cleaning schedule rotation β€’ Visual chore tracker for the whole house β€’ Smart reminders so nothing gets forgotten β€’ One-tap task completion β€’ Custom chores for your house's needs SHARED CALENDAR & PLANNING Keep everyone in sync with a shared house calendar. Track bin days, cleaning schedules, house events, and important dates all in one place. No more "I forgot it was bin day" excuses. β€’ Shared calendar everyone can see β€’ Add house events and reminders β€’ Sync cleaning rota to calendar β€’ Track recurring house tasks β€’ See who's home when MAINTENANCE LOG & HOUSE MANAGEMENT Keep track of everything that matters in your student house. Log maintenance issues before they become problems, track who reported what, and maintain a history of repairs. β€’ Report and track maintenance issues β€’ Photo evidence for landlord requests β€’ Maintenance tracker everyone can access β€’ House noticeboard for announcements BUILT FOR STUDENT HOUSING Whether you're in uni halls, a student home, or sharing a house with friends, Housemate creates accountability without the awkwardness. No more passive-aggressive notes or group chat arguments. PERFECT FOR: β€’ University house shares β€’ Student accommodation and uni homes β€’ Graduate house shares β€’ Young professionals in flatshares β€’ Any house with multiple people WHY STUDENTS LOVE HOUSEMATE: β€’ Dead simple setup - invite housemates in seconds β€’ Works offline - no WiFi excuses β€’ Fair rotation system - auto-assigns cleaning tasks β€’ Clean, modern interface designed for mobile β€’ No ads, no spam, no selling your data STOP THE HOUSE DRAMA Turn your student house from chaotic to organised. Download Housemate today and spend less time managing chores, more time enjoying uni life. Privacy Policy: https://www.h0usemate.netlify.app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ay

Features
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Discover more ways to create. Ay is a SuperApp designed to everyday needs. Threads, notes, calendar events, to-dos, and more! Organize every part of your life with categories and keep everything together, connected. Store your tickets and documents with Pass. Plan your trips, track your daily routines and calendar events. Create countdowns for upcoming events. Discover a more interactive way to learn with Cards. Save your parking location with a single tap and check your speed. Add your favorite recipes and shopping list. Edit PDF files. Save your gaming equipments in your Loadout. Everything is possible with Ay. Go beyond creation with Ay. I’m looking forward to your journey with Ay! - Ali Yiğit, Developer of Ay. Ay (Artificial Intelligence) feature is only available to supported and selected users. By using our Artificial Intelligence feature, you accept to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Ay Premium is an optional auto-renewable yearly subscription that unlocks more limits. Purchase, renewal, restoration, and cancellation are managed through the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://aliyigxt.github.io/Ay/Ay_Privacy_Policy.txt Terms of Use: https://aliyigxt.github.io/Ay/Ay_Terms_of_Use.txt By using Ay, you accept to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Screenshots

Housemate4 screens
Ay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ay at 3 against Housemate's 1. Housemate's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Housemate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Ay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Housemate ships an update every 2 days, Ay daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Housemate versus Ay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHousemateAy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB143 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLIAM HESKEYAli Yigit

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Housemate

Subscriptions3
  • HouseMate Pro - Month$5.991 Month
  • HouseMate Pro - Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • HouseMate Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • HouseMate Pro - Lifetime$69.99
1 purchases

Ay

Subscriptions1
  • Ay Premium$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Housemate free?
Housemate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ay free?
Ay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Housemate or Ay have ads?
Neither Housemate nor Ay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Housemate or Ay?
Housemate ships an update every 2 days, and Ay daily. Most recently, Housemate was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ay on October 25, 2026.

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