# Farang: For Nomads & Expats — The location-free lifestyle. > The location-free lifestyle. (iPhone/iPad app by Upscale PPC Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farang-for-nomads-and-expats/id6764000668 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Upscale PPC Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895593341) - Category: Travel, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 65 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-05-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farang-for-nomads-and-expats/id6764000668/reviews.md ## What is Farang? Farang is how you actually meet people and build a life abroad - for digital nomads, expats, and travelers who stay long enough to stop being tourists, whether that's six weeks, six months, or six years. Live anywhere in our 13 destinations: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Spain, Georgia, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. Switch between them in seconds - the whole app adapts to your destination. MEET PEOPLE WHO ARE ACTUALLY HERE See who's around: - Real foreigners physically in your city right now - not a global Discord where half the people left in 2019 - Opt in to appear on the map, see who else is nearby, and tap through to their profile - Your call, always: share your presence only when you want to Show up - Events: - Run clubs, beach BBQs, photo walks, sparring sessions, sunset yoga - hosted by people on the ground - Find events near you right on the map - Public events with one-tap RSVP, or closed events the host approves - Every plan has its own group chat, so the crew sorts out the details in one place Find your people - Groups: - Join groups around what you're actually into: Muay Thai gyms, run clubs, dance classes, language exchanges, parents' groups, entrepreneur circles, whatever - Discover by city, interest, or visa type - Build your own if the one you need doesn't exist yet Ask anything - Forum: - The questions you'd otherwise drop into five Facebook groups: visas, housing, banking, dating, schools, scams, healthcare, transport, food, and 30+ more - Hashtags adapt per country - DTV and TM30 in Thailand, FMM and Temporary Resident in Mexico, Schengen and D7 in Portugal - Upvote what's useful, leave what isn't AND EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED Visa tracking that actually keeps up: - Country-specific visas covered: Thailand (DTV, LTR, Elite, retirement, marriage, work, education, tourist), Vietnam (E-Visa, Visa Exempt, DL Visa), Indonesia (VOA, B211A, KITAS), Philippines (Tourist, SRRV), Mexico (FMM, Temporary/Permanent Resident), Spain & Portugal (Schengen 90/180, D7, Digital Nomad, Golden Visa), Colombia (M, R, Tourist) - Smart reminders before your stamp expires and before your 90-day TM.47 is due (Pro) - Log extensions and border runs - your countdown adjusts on its own A simplified map of what you actually need: - Coworking, gyms, restaurants, ATMs, hospitals, pharmacies, cafes, massage, supermarkets, and more - wherever you are - Reorder categories so your most-used show first; hide the ones you don't care about - Save your favourite spots and download areas for offline use Convert anything to your home currency (and back): - Live conversion in your destination's local currency - THB, VND, JPY, KRW, EUR, MXN, COP, BRL, and more - Customisable currency slots so your most-used pairs are one tap away (Pro: 4 slots, Free: 2) - Add custom units for whatever's specific to your life here (Pro) Translate that you can actually use: - Type, speak, or point your camera at menus, signs, contracts, receipts - Works in your destination's language: Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Tagalog, Malay, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Georgian - On-device OCR for instant translation - no internet required for menus and signs Learn the local language without burning out: - Hundreds of phrases per country across 13 categories - greetings, food, money, taxi, emergency, dating, and more - Flashcards and Quick Quiz free; Sentence Builder, Memory Match, Listen & Pick, and Scenario Drill unlock with Pro - Spaced repetition + streaks for the days you need a nudge WHO IT'S FOR Digital nomads city-hopping across SE Asia, Europe, and Latin America Long-stay travelers on visa programs like DTV, FMM 180, D7, Digital Nomad Visa, Schengen 90/180 Expats settled long-term with marriage, work, retirement, or residency visas Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://farangapp.com/privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Farang Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month | | Farang Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-11 This update makes the community features work reliably across devices. • Messaging fixed: your messages now reach the other person, and photos, videos, polls, reactions and shared locations all work in chats • Push notifications for new DMs and activity-chat messages • Live updates — new messages and posts appear instantly, no refresh needed • Your profile photo now shows everywhere, and you'll see other members' photos too • Share photos and videos in group posts, with likes and "new post" counts • Closed groups & events: request to join, hosts approve or decline, and you're notified when you're accepted • Invite links for private groups • RSVP as Going, Maybe or Can't • Edit your events after posting • "Farangs here" shows real photos; visa countdown ring on every screen • Currency converter now leads with your local currency • Lots of reliability fixes and smoother performance ### 1.2 — 2026-08-08 The big one: Farang is now built around meeting people, not just getting by abroad. MEET PEOPLE WHO ARE HERE - New "Farangs Here" shows who's in your city right now (opt-in, your call), with filters for distance, age and nationality. Tap anyone to view their profile. ACTIVITY CHATS & RSVP - Join any activity and drop straight into its group chat to sort out the details - One-tap RSVP for open plans, request-to-join for closed ones - After it's over, hosts get a quick "did it happen?", can check off who came, and repeat it in one tap SMARTER NOTIFICATIONS - Rebuilt from the ground up: direct messages, activity chats, and forum & group replies. Useful, never spammy, with quiet hours and per-chat mute. A SAFER COMMUNITY - Report and block on every post, message and profile - Every post and message is screened before it goes live OPTIONAL AI HELP - Turn on AI reply suggestions in activity chats when you're not sure what to say (off until you enable it) ALSO - Cleaner map settings, live weather and air quality, and a home-time clock - A guided in-app tour so the new stuff is easy to find - Lots of polish, small celebratory touches, accessibility improvements, and a pile of bug fixes Thanks for using Farang. Something feel off? Tell us - we read every message. ### 1.1 — 2026-05-27 Travel Mode - Farang now works in 12 new destinations beyond Thailand: ASIA • Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea EUROPE • Portugal, Spain, Georgia LATIN AMERICA • Mexico, Colombia, Brazil Everything adapts: currency converter swaps to local, translate works in every destination's language, map centers on local hub cities, visa tracking covers DTV / FMM / Schengen / D7 and more. Plus this update: • Events now appear on the map - find what's happening near you • Country-specific forums - your visa questions stay relevant • Practice games work in Spanish, Japanese, Vietnamese, and more • Native greeting on launch wherever you are • Profile photos finally save reliably • Server-side translation - faster, cheaper, more secure Tap Profile → "Travel mode" to switch destinations. ### 1.0 — 2026-05-13 No release notes. --- *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 2026-08-12.*