ManaWGOpen the appAn OurHome alternative for flats
We have not verified whether OurHome is still available or what it offers today (as of 14 October 2026), so check that yourself. Below we only describe how ManaWG handles the cleaning rota and expenses for a WG (shared flat).
By Abubakar Abditube (ManaWG) · Published · Updated
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ManaWG and OurHome compared
| Feature | ManaWG | OurHome |
|---|---|---|
| Split expenses | equal or custom amounts, fixed costs, monthly statement | not checked |
| Cleaning rota | fair rotation, time away, reminders | not checked |
| Shopping list | with supplies | not checked |
| Calendar | with calendar subscription | not checked |
| Chat | chat and noticeboard | not checked |
| Currencies | euros only | not checked |
| Price | free, no ads | not checked |
There is no verified source for OurHome, so every cell there reads “not checked”. The ManaWG column comes from the app.
Fairness instead of points
When someone completes a task, ManaWG looks at who has the lowest workload at the moment and assigns it to that person. Assigned and overdue tasks are counted, and overdue ones count for more. Someone who already has a lot to do does not get more. In the app, “Next up” shows who is next. Anyone who is away enters their dates and is skipped at the next assignment. Tasks that are already assigned stay with the person. There is no reward system, and a flat does not need one. The feature in detail is on Cleaning rota app.
A cleaning rota with a fixed rhythm
Tasks repeat every few days or months and are assigned to a member. Bathroom, kitchen or bins: you decide how often a task comes back. Monthly intervals stay true to the calendar. Completed tasks stay visible as history. Whoever is responsible gets a push reminder in the morning if the task is due today or up to seven days overdue. To draw up a plan from scratch first, Make a cleaning rota goes through it step by step.
Expenses and cleaning rota in one app
You split expenses equally or with custom amounts per person. ManaWG works in cents, and the shares always add up to exactly the amount. Each expense gets one of six categories, such as groceries or household. The app shows balances and suggests transfers so that few are needed. You mark amounts as paid by hand, and ManaWG itself does not transfer money. More on settling up is on Shared expenses.
Fixed costs and the monthly statement
You add rent, internet and electricity as fixed costs. They are booked automatically as expenses every month. The monthly statement shows the total, expenses per category and who pays whom how much. It arrives by email at the start of the month, and each member can switch that off. Fixed costs can be paused. The interval counts in whole months, and there are no weekly fixed costs.
Shopping, supplies and calendar
The shopping list belongs to the whole flat. Whoever shops sees what is already ticked. After ticking, ManaWG asks whether you want to record the shop straight away as an expense. There is also a supplies overview, a calendar with a subscription for Apple or Google Calendar, a noticeboard and chat.
Web instead of a store
ManaWG runs at app.manawg.com and can be installed on the home screen. The data is stored centrally on the server, not on a single device. The app remembers actions made offline and sends them later. You can sign in with Google or with email and password. Joining works through an invite link or an email invitation. If you are still choosing an app, Best flat-share app lists seven criteria.
Frequently asked questions
Are there points or rewards in ManaWG?
No. ManaWG distributes tasks by workload: for each person, assigned and overdue tasks are counted, and time away is taken into account. There are no points or rewards.
Does ManaWG cost anything?
No. ManaWG is free, shows no ads and has no paid tier. Every feature is open to every flat, including cleaning rota, expenses and calendar.
Is ManaWG in the App Store?
No. ManaWG is a web app. You open app.manawg.com in the browser and add the app to the home screen on iPhone or Android.
Is ManaWG available in English?
Yes. The app is available in English and German, follows the language of your device and can be switched in the app. Amounts are in euros only.
How many people fit in one flat?
A flat holds up to 20 active members. Members who have moved out do not count, and their history is kept. Admins can revoke invitations at any time.
Sources (as of 29 October 2026)
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