# Roomster

> Roommates & Rooms for rent

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1045548013](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1045548013)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1045548013`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Roomster Corp.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (21,686 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.17.21
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2016-03-25
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/roomster/id1045548013)
- **Website:** [https://roomster.com/](https://roomster.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.roomster.com/privacy](https://www.roomster.com/privacy)

## Description

Roomster is the most searched and downloaded roommate finder app. Post and search rooms for rent and people looking for roommates, with 24/7 support. It connects you with validated renters and roommates in over 192 countries, helping you find safe, affordable housing and trustworthy connections.

Key features include thousands of listings with photos and pricing, private in-app messaging, real-time alerts, easy profile setup with social validation, and multi-language global listings. Roomster emphasizes privacy and secure communication, making it easier to find a room or a compatible roommate—anywhere in the world. Privacy policy and terms are available; feedback is welcomed to improve the experience.

## Rankings

- #12,251 — Overall

## Review summary

Roomster is a roommate-focused app that can surface leads in active markets, but it is widely criticized for a costly paywall to view messages, rampant scams and fake accounts, a clunky outdated interface, and sparse listings in many areas. These issues erode trust and value, though some users still report finding potential roommates or candidates. Overall, usefulness varies by location, with the negative experiences dominating user reviews.

### Pros

- Some users report finding potential roommates or leads through Roomster.
- The app is dedicated to roommate finding, offering a focused niche compared to general marketplaces.
- There are listings and profiles available in certain markets, providing options for users in those areas.

### Cons

- Pay-to-view or pay-to-message model: users must subscribe to read or respond to messages, often seen as expensive and not worth the value.
- Prevalence of scams, fake accounts, and bots leading to spammy or irrelevant messages.
- Poor user experience: clunky, outdated UI/UX with bugs and frequent glitches that hinder usability.
- Limited listings in many markets, especially outside major areas, reducing usefulness and perceived value.
- Trust concerns and mentions of deceptive practices/lawsuits against the company, contributing to doubts about reliability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1045548013)