Staymates
Split bills, share chores, plan together, all in one app.
What is Staymates?
Staymates is an app designed to help groups of people living together manage shared responsibilities and finances. It combines bill splitting, chore assignment, and group planning in a single interface. The tool is particularly useful for flat-shares, house rentals with multiple occupants, and any shared living arrangement where coordination matters. Instead of using separate tools for expenses, chores, and scheduling, users can handle everything in one place, making it easier to keep track of who owes what and whose turn it is to clean the kitchen.
Key Features
Bill splitting
Track shared expenses and calculate who owes whom
Chore management
Assign tasks to household members and track completion
Group planning
Coordinate schedules and upcoming events with housemates
Expense history
View past transactions and payment records
Notifications
Receive reminders about bills, chores, and group events
Payment settling
Record payments between housemates to clear debts
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- All-in-one solution reduces need for multiple apps
- Simple interface makes it easy for non-technical users
- Freemium model lets you try core features at no cost
- Particularly effective for resolving common house-share conflicts about money and chores
Limitations
- Limited to groups already living together; not designed for one-off shared expenses
- Adoption relies on all housemates using the app, which can be a barrier in practice
Use Cases
University flat-shares where students split rent and utilities
House rentals with multiple tenants managing shared household costs
Families sharing expenses and assigning household chores
Group holidays where participants need to split accommodation and food costs
Co-living spaces where residents want to coordinate shared facilities and maintenance