Features Users Want Most in Roommate Finder Apps

Based on 943 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Roommate Finder apps would build.

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Missing Features
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Most-Requested Missing Features

Features users are literally asking for in their reviews, ranked by demand.

#1: Free basic messaging

High Demand
"Paying to Read Messages – What a disgusting gold digging policy for an app that has to do with housing."
"You have to pay $12 to even open your messages to see what someone said."

#2: Robust verification for users

High Demand
"this used to be a great app a couple years ago. I recently started using it and it’s flooded with scams and bots."
"Someone used my identity including a picture of me with my ID in an attempt to scam people."

#3: Better search filters

Medium Demand
"It’s basically a bulletin board of random people looking for all kinds of different housing, with little to no organization."
"Not user-friendly – I can’t narrow down my searches to specific criteria."

#4: Clear subscription terms

Medium Demand
"Deceptive Renewals – Careful if you decide to get a subscription with this app."
"Unauthorized Transactions – They told me to cancel it through my Apple ID, which the subscription did not show up through there."

#5: Background checks

Low Demand
"I just wish there was a way we could do background checks and credit report checks on people through the app like Zillow does."
"App is okay, don’t trust everyone on it."

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Implement a free messaging tier with optional premium upgrades for advanced features.

Introduce robust user verification to reduce fake profiles and scams.

Enhance search filters to allow users to better target their searches.

Improve app stability and fix technical issues to reduce crashes.

Clarify subscription terms and provide transparent billing practices.

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