Comparison

Flatastic vs Crib for roommates

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

Head to head
About

Flatastic

This app helps manage shared living spaces by combining a cleaning schedule, grocery list, task manager, and expense tracker. It ensures everyone in a household knows their responsibilities and keeps finances transparent.

Highlights
  • House cleaning schedule
  • Shared grocery list
  • Bill organizer
  • Task manager
  • Pinboard for notes
  • Offline access
Features
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Flatastic turns household chores into a simple shared routine. Whether you live with roommates, your partner, or your family, the app brings your chore chart, grocery list, bill tracker, and household notes together in one place. No more arguments about who did what. A Chore Chart Everyone Can See Flatastic gives your home a clear chore list that updates for everyone at once. Assign chores, set how often each one repeats, and let the app handle the chore rotation so the workload stays fair. Automatic chore reminders nudge each person when their turn comes around, so nothing gets forgotten and nobody has to play the nag. Weekly chores, daily chores, one time tasks, the monthly deep clean. Build the chore schedule that matches how your household actually lives. Chore Tracker for Families Parents use Flatastic as a kids chore chart that works without printouts or stickers falling off the fridge. Kids see their own chores, check them off, and everyone can follow along. Splitting family chores stops being a daily conversation and becomes something the app keeps track of. Chore List for Roommates Shared flats run on fairness. Flatastic shows exactly which household chores were done, by whom, and when. The chore tracker keeps a running record so cleaning duties stay balanced between roommates over time. Shared Grocery List Avoid double purchases and last minute runs to the store. The synchronized grocery list keeps everyone informed about what is needed at home, with live updates as items get added and ticked off. Bill Tracker for Transparent Finances Track shared expenses without spreadsheets. The built in bill organizer records who paid for what and what each person still owes. Simple, transparent, and quick to settle. Pinboard for Household Communication Share notes, reminders, and upcoming plans in one shared space. Useful for everything that does not fit on the chore list but still needs to reach everyone at home. Why Flatastic? Built specifically for shared living, Flatastic combines chore management, grocery planning, and expense tracking in one app. Your household chores stay organized whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. More Features: Offline access, so you can manage chores without an internet connection Simple and intuitive design for roommates, couples, and families A customizable chore planner that adapts to your household Who is Flatastic for? Roommates: a clear chore schedule that prevents conflicts before they start Families: organize household chores and groceries as a team Couples: share chores, bills, and responsibilities without keeping score in your head Download Flatastic Now! Make chores the easiest part of your week. Download Flatastic and see how simple home organization can be. For more information, visit: www.flatastic-app.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/flatastic Need support? Contact us at: support@flatastic-app.com —––––––––– Privacy: https://flatastic-app.com/privacy EULA: https://flatastic-app.com/agb

About

Crib for roommates

Facilitate smoother cohabitation by improving communication between housemates. This app helps you share your presence at home, set custom statuses to signal your needs, and send important alerts to ensure a comfortable living environment for everyone.

Highlights
  • See who is home or away
  • Set custom statuses for needs
  • Send alerts for rent and chores
  • Prevent living tensions
  • Improve roommate communication
Features
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Live comfortably with anyone, anywhere. That is the goal of Crib. We understand that most people out there are just trying to survive. That might mean living with other people to save money. That last thing you need in your already stressful life is to come home to an uncomfortable living environment because your and your roommate don't get along. This app does NOT stop bad roommates from being bad roommates. What it does is prevent tension between roommates by helping you communicate your needs, even for those that aren't confrontational. How? Home or Away: This feature allows you to see who's home or not. The alternative would be to share your location at all times but that might feel like an invasion of privacy, especially if you aren't too close with your roommates. You might like to have 'alone time' in the house, or wonder if your roommate got back home after a night out. This feature helps communicate your whereabouts without sharing your actual location or texting them every time. Custom status: This feature is designed to communicate your needs to your roommates. Have a final tomorrow and need to study? Set your status to 'Busy' and leave a note saying that you are studying. Crib will notify your roommates that you are on a grind and ask them to respect your needs. Crib alerts: This feature is to maintain a comfortable living environment for all. Use it to notify your roommates about rent, dirty dishes, and even when you run out of toilet paper! Do you have a feature idea from your own experience? I would love to hear it! Email me at trycrib@gmail.com

Screenshots

Flatastic4 screens
Crib for roommates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crib for roommates at none against Flatastic's 10. Crib for roommates also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Flatastic's advantage is ratings volume (309 vs 2). On price 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. Flatastic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Crib for roommates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crib for roommates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flatastic has 309 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Flatastic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crib for roommates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flatastic ships an update monthly, Crib for roommates every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Flatastic versus Crib for roommates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlatasticCrib for roommates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (309 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings309 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlatastic GmbHJota Yamaguchi

Customer experience

Flatastic

All ratings297 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.2%

Crib for roommates

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flatastic

Subscriptions10
  • Premium for one - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium for one - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium for one - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Premium for everyone - Monthly$6.491 Month
  • Premium for one - Yearly1 Month trial$18.491 Year
  • Premium for one - Yearly$18.491 Year
  • Premium for one - Yearly7 Days trial$18.491 Year
  • Premium for everybody - Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium for everybody - Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Premium for everybody - Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Crib for roommates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flatastic free?
Flatastic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crib for roommates free?
Crib for roommates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flatastic or Crib for roommates?
Crib for roommates is rated higher. Flatastic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Crib for roommates averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Flatastic or Crib for roommates have ads?
Flatastic shows ads; Crib for roommates does not.
Which is updated more often, Flatastic or Crib for roommates?
Flatastic ships an update monthly, and Crib for roommates every 4 days. Most recently, Flatastic was updated on October 26, 2026 and Crib for roommates on October 19, 2026.

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