Counel
roommate app · 2026

The roommate app that actually prevents arguments.

Most roommate apps track chores. Coun5el resolves the conflict when someone doesn't do them.

5 min setup · Works on iPhone & Android · No download required

AI Arbitration filed
Both sides interviewed ✓
Evidence reviewed ✓
Decision issued · documented permanently
98% acceptance rate
the problem

Why roommate apps fail.

Most apps for roommates are digital sticky notes. They let you assign chores and split bills — but when someone ignores the assignment or disputes the bill, you're back to the same awkward conversation.

The problem isn't tracking. It's accountability.

49% of people living with roommates report conflicts over shared responsibilities. Apps that only track don't solve that. You need a system that enforces — neutrally, automatically, without drama.

what coun5el does differently

Six things no other roommate app does.

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AI Arbitration

File a complaint in 30 seconds. AI interviews both sides separately, reviews the evidence, issues a binding decision within 24 hours. 98% acceptance rate because neither side can claim the process was unfair.

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Strike Score

Every violation adds points to a Strike Score — late payments, noise complaints, ignored cleaning duties. The score is visible to management. Pattern of behavior documented automatically.

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Cleaning schedules

Automated rotation with photo proof required. AI checks photo quality before marking done. No more “I cleaned it” without evidence.

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Payment tracking

Track rent and shared expenses with timestamps. See who paid what and when. Screenshot-ready for any dispute.

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Supplies & inventory

Request shared supplies through the app. Management notified immediately. No awkward group chat messages.

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House rules

Set rules at move-in. Every resident confirms. Every violation documented.

how it compares

Coun5el vs. every other option.

FeatureSplitwiseNotionCoun5el
Expense tracking
Chore schedulingmanual✓ automated
Conflict resolution✓ AI arbitration
Strike Score
Photo proof
Legal backup✓ when needed
Pricefree$8/mofree
no download required

Works on any phone.

No download required. Coun5el is a progressive web app — add it to your home screen from any browser. Works on iPhone, Android, any device. Your roommates don't need to install anything.

Also: co-living rules template →

faq

Common questions.

Free plan for one home — up to 3 roommates, 3 AI cases per month, cleaning schedules, payment tracking. Pro is $9.99/month for unlimited.
No download needed. Coun5el is a web app — they get a link, open it in their browser, sign in with their phone number. Done.
When a conflict is filed, AI interviews both sides separately and issues a neutral decision within 24 hours — documented permanently. 98% of decisions accepted because neither side can claim bias.
A behavior tracking score (0–150) that records violations — noise complaints, late payments, ignored cleaning duties. Management sees the pattern automatically.
Coun5el's legal tools provide jurisdiction-specific guidance for serious situations. Free assessment available.

The first conflict will show you whether you need Coun5el.

No card required · No landlord needed · Works on any phone