Comparison

Medirota vs HouseFlow App

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

Head to head
About

Medirota

Access your department's live work schedule and leave calendar from any location. View personal and departmental rotas, filter by activity or person, and easily contact colleagues. Request to work open shifts and message administrators directly.

Highlights
  • Live rota access
  • Personal leave diary
  • Rota filtering by activity/person
  • Departmental on-call rotas
  • Direct colleague contact
  • Shift bidding
  • Admin messaging
Features
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Use Medirota for iPhone to connect to your department's live rota from anywhere. This secure app provides up to date views of your personal rota and leave diary. You can see rota information both by activity or person, filtered to the groups of your choice, and see all of the department's on-call rotas. Getting in touch with your colleagues is easy - simply tap the 'Call' link displayed next to their name. Our newly integrated rota mapping service allows you to connect to other departments using Rotamap services within your trust. People who are rostered on another department's CLWRota or Medirota will be visible with the names of you and your colleagues where common activities have been mapped together. The built-in messaging service allows you to communicate directly with your department rota administrators. Uncovered sessions can be offered out by the rota coordinators, and you can request to work these sessions with the new 'Bids' feature. If you have difficulty signing into the service, please speak to your department's administration team for assistance. You can contact a member of the Rotamap team via the app to discuss your suggestions and feedback or for any help you might need with the service. Please note that the server URL you need is in the format: example.medirota.com/app

About

HouseFlow App

Features
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HouseFlow – The Ultimate Shared Task Manager for Student Homes and Big Households

 Tired of messy group chats and post-it notes? HouseFlow makes managing house tasks and utilities simple, fair, and even fun.

 Whether you live in student accommodation, a big family home, or just want a better system to stay organised, HouseFlow is your all-in-one solution to manage shared living with ease.

 Key Features
 1. Create & Join Groups
 Easily set up a group for your housemates, flatmates, or family. Share a unique 6-digit code to invite others or join existing groups.

 2. Track Tasks & Utilities 
Log what needs doing — from taking out the bins to checking what food or utilities are available. Keep your household flowing smoothly.

 3. Gamified Leaderboard
 Stay motivated and keep each other accountable. Every completed task earns points. See who’s putting in the work and who’s slacking on the real-time leaderboard.

 Perfect for:

 1. University students sharing accommodation

 2. Large households with lots of responsibilities

 3. Individuals looking to structure their home life

 4. Lightweight & Fast
 No unnecessary clutter. Just the tools you need to manage your house like a pro.

 Privacy Focused
 All user info is securely stored through Supabase. You can delete your account and data anytime via the app.

 Start systemising your shared life. Turn chaos into flow.
 Download HouseFlow today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://houseflow-website.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Medirota4 screens
HouseFlow App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Medirota at none against HouseFlow App's 4. HouseFlow App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. HouseFlow App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Medirota asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medirota ships an update every 3 months, HouseFlow App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Medirota versus HouseFlow App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedirotaHouseFlow App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRotamap LtdRobert Woodhams

In-app purchases

None

Medirota

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HouseFlow App

Subscriptions4
  • Houseflow Gold Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Platinum Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Gold Annually$49.991 Year
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  • Platinum Annually$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Medirota free?
Medirota is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HouseFlow App free?
HouseFlow App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Medirota or HouseFlow App have ads?
Neither Medirota nor HouseFlow App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medirota or HouseFlow App?
Medirota ships an update every 3 months, and HouseFlow App every 5 days. Most recently, Medirota was updated on September 21, 2026 and HouseFlow App on September 17, 2026.

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