Roome

Project Overview

Roome is a mobile platform that solves the student housing problem — finding verified roommates and affordable apartments near universities.

The Challenge

Students waste hours on unreliable platforms with fake listings and unverified roommates. Roome needed a trusted mobile experience that could verify users, show real-time availability, and handle roommate matching.

Our Solution

We built a cross-platform mobile app with React Native that works on both iOS and Android:

• User verification — university email verification and ID checks for trust and safety
• Smart matching — algorithm that matches roommates based on lifestyle preferences, budget, and location
• Real-time listings — live apartment availability with push notifications for new matches
• In-app messaging — secure chat between potential roommates before committing
• Map integration — proximity to campus, transit, and amenities

Tech Stack

React Native, Node.js backend, PostgreSQL, Firebase push notifications, Google Maps API, Stripe for deposits.

Results

• Launched on both App Store and Google Play
• 4.6 star average rating
• 85% roommate match satisfaction rate
• Reduced average housing search time from 3 weeks to 4 days