# ASMALLWORLD — Travel and Lifestyle Community

> Global members-only travel and lifestyle community for networking and experiences. (iPhone/iPad app by ASMALLWORLD AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asmallworld/id528252808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ASMALLWORLD AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248012609)
- Category: Travel, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 164 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asmallworld/id528252808/reviews.md

## What is ASMALLWORLD?

ASMALLWORLD is a global members-only travel & lifestyle community united by a shared passion for the good life.

Founded in 2004 as one of the first social networks, ASW connects a global travel and lifestyle community online, and in real life. Our mission is to inspire and enable members to make new connections, to travel better, and to experience more.

The ASW community is curated and quality-controlled, requiring an invitation or application to join.

The app’s key features include:

MEET MEMBERS
Connect with other members at home, or while travelling, to make new friends, find love, or strengthen your business network.

THE ASMALLWORLD COLLECTION
Travel better with our hand-picked hotel collection, which exclusively features hotels we love, so you can be sure you will be staying at an amazing hotel, no matter which one you choose!

EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
Gain access to over 1000 world-class events each year: intimate cocktails, dinners, gallery openings, sporting events, soirees, galas, weekend events in iconic destinations, and more!

TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE DISCUSSIONS
Get insider advice from people who share your passion for the good life, or simply discuss what’s on your mind with the global ASW community.

MEMBER PRIVILEGES
Enjoy exclusive travel & lifestyle privileges from international partners, like status upgrades, discounts and perks from hotels, car rental companies or renowned travel and lifestyle brands.

We love to hear from you! Please send us your comments and suggestions to support@asw.com

Please refer to the End-User License Agreement for terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Connect with members globally
- Exclusive hotel collection
- Access to 1000+ events annually
- Travel and lifestyle discussions
- Member privileges and perks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ASMALLWORLD Membership | $99.99 | per year |


## What do users think of ASMALLWORLD?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ Great community and networking
- 🌍 Useful for travel and connecting globally
- 👍 Nice interface and design (recent updates)
- 🌟 Good for meeting people
- ✅ Works well for accessing content
- 💰 No ads or data selling (paid version)
- 🚀 Improved functionality with updates
- 🤝 Premium networking opportunities

**Cons**

- 💸 Expensive membership fees
- 👎 Boring and inactive community
- 📉 Low user experience
- 🚫 Lack of transparency on costs/refunds
- 📱 Not self-explanatory
- 📍 Limited/no events in certain cities
- 💸 Money taken for subscriptions not received
- ❌ Outdated design
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear value proposition compared to other platforms
- 🚫 Auto-renewal issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot upload profile photo
- App crashes frequently
- App doesn't open after update
- Cannot access account
- Login issues/keeps logging out
- Slow and buggy performance
- Contact picture not showing/freezes app
- Messages not loading/crashing
- Notifications not working
- Connection problems with server
- App freezes
- Location services not working
- Not coordinating with website
- Vertical lines on profiles
- Cannot delete messages
- Cannot log in

**Most requested features**

- Native iPad app
- Support for Wallet & Touch/Face ID
- Show online status of members
- Better user-friendliness
- Improve UI/UX
- Sync app and online mailbox
- Access to forums
- iPad optimization
- iPhone 5 support
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asmallworld/id528252808/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can't even upload a photo. Complete garbage. Avoid.

*2026-03-18, version 3.9.17*

The App Store should remove this junk.

### 1/5 — Beware Of Scam

*2025-01-28, version 3.9.2*

Application took money out of my account for a subscription I never got. Didn’t get accepted for a unknown reason. Refused to refund my money after showing proof of payment . Support email won’t reply for days and not understand at all.

### 5/5 — New app

*2024-11-27, version 3.9.0*

Loving the updates!

### 1/5 — Outdated

*2023-10-18*

The good times of this app are unfortunately over. Despite having a design of an outdated app, the community is also super small. The app is definitely not self explanatory and despite being a travel and connecting app. They don‘t really emphasize this. User experience is low and it seems like the last major update which really brings a benefit was ages ago.

### 1/5 — Where are the events??

*2022-10-29, version 3.6.3*

Traveling to Atlanta and was hoping to connect and explore the city. When I came across the A Small World, I was so excited to try it! However, when I researched the event page, there have never been past events and it looks like there will be no future events in Atlanta… I expected there to be at least one nice event to check out. That said, I do appreciate the transparency by the company, especially with the price tag.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2022-07-26, version 3.5.2*

Boring with hardly any people or meetings. This is supposed to be elite like Raya but instead it’s just plain boring. It’s not really known about which means barley anyone uses it and the people who do are of low calibre. It’s really just Facebook with 10 people

### 5/5 — ThanApp works well for me…

*2022-05-10, version 3.4.0*

Most of the reviews complaining about bugs seem to be quite old. It seems to me to be a great way to access ASW content

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-06-13*

This organisation is terrible and does not bring anything. Save 89€ yearly and build your network on free, wider and far more efficient platforms.

### 4/5 — Decent app, no iPad roadmap

*2021-05-09, version 3.2.2*

Unfortunate that there is no native app for iPad nor any plan to roll this out. I imagine that the demographic in this community is one which actually possesses a lot of tablets.

### 5/5 — Top Platform for Socialising, Travelling and Lifestyle. all over the world

*2020-08-29*

Well established :-) I also recommend a smallworld for expats.

## Frequently asked questions about ASMALLWORLD

### What is ASMALLWORLD?

ASMALLWORLD is a global, members-only community for individuals passionate about travel and lifestyle. It connects members online and in real life, aiming to inspire them to make new connections, travel better, and experience more.

### What are the key features of the ASMALLWORLD app?

The app allows you to meet and connect with other members, access an exclusive hand-picked hotel collection, gain entry to over 1000 world-class events annually, participate in travel and lifestyle discussions, and enjoy exclusive member privileges from international partners.

### How do I join ASMALLWORLD?

Membership to the ASMALLWORLD community is curated and quality-controlled, requiring either an invitation or an application to join. This ensures a high-quality network for all members.

### What kind of events can I access?

You can gain access to a wide array of world-class events, including intimate cocktails, dinners, gallery openings, sporting events, soirees, galas, and weekend events in iconic destinations. These events are designed to offer unique experiences to members.

### Are there any costs associated with using the app?

While the app itself may be free to download, membership to the ASMALLWORLD community is required and likely involves associated costs or fees. The description mentions in-app purchases and ads, suggesting a model where core access might be free but premium features or content could incur charges.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.21 — 2026-08-21

Various fixes and enhancements.

### 3.9.20 — 2026-07-21

Various fixes and enhancements

### 3.9.19 — 2026-06-10

Various fixes and enhancements

### 3.9.18 — 2026-05-05

Various fixes and enhancements

### 3.9.17 — 2025-12-16

Various bug fixes and enhancements

## More apps by ASMALLWORLD AG

- [The World's Finest Clubs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-worlds-finest-clubs/id6596772848)

All apps by ASMALLWORLD AG: https://appshunter.io/developer/1248012609

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*
