# kommu — Your trusted travel network

> Community-based home sharing network for trusted travel and accommodation. (iPhone/iPad app by Swapper Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kommu/id6443475818 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Swapper Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646305601)
- Category: Travel, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 124 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 197 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kommu/id6443475818/reviews.md

## What is kommu?

Travel more. Spend less. Home sharing built on trust, not transactions.

You already share places through group chats, social posts, and word of mouth. kommu is where all of that comes together — one place tolist, find stays, and build your network.

Everyone is identity-verified. Your rules are set before anyone books. Every stay comes with $100,000 in protection. No transaction fees. Share your link wherever you already post — anyone who books through kommu is verified and follows your terms.

Every connection you make and group you join opens up more stays to book and more people to share your place with. The average kommu guest saves over $1,200 per trip compared to hotels and short-term rentals. One trip more than pays for the year.

THREE WAYS TO STAY
1. Stay at someone's place — hosts set a rate to help cover their costs.
2.  Swap homes with another person. Your place for theirs.
3.  House/pet sit while someone's away.

One subscription. No transaction fees on any stay. You don't need to host to join.

Free to try for 14 days. Browse homes, build your profile, and connect with people. Your subscription starts when you propose your first stay or at the end of your trial.

 Questions? kommunity@gokommu.com. We read every message.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Identity-verified users
- Home sharing network
- Home swaps
- House/pet sitting
- No transaction fees
- Traveler protection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| kommu Yearly | $299.00 | per year |
| kommu Monthly | $37.00 | per month |
| kommu Quarterly | $87.00 | per 3 months |


## What do users think of kommu?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💡 Innovative concept, "future of hospitality"
- 💰 Cost-effective travel, saves money
- 🤝 Trusted network, safer than Airbnb
- 🏠 Great for home swapping and subletting
- 🌍 Facilitates travel and exploration
- 🏘️ Offers affordable housing options
- 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Builds community and connections
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💯 Highly recommended by users
- 🏠 Good for pet sitting
- ✈️ Ideal for frequent travelers
- 📈 Users are making money by hosting
- 🤩 Users are moving away from Airbnb

**Cons**

- 🐛 Cannot get past phone number entry
- 🐛 Not receiving confirmation SMS
- ❓ Cannot import contacts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't work at phone number entry
- SMS confirmation not received
- Contact import functionality missing

**Most requested features**

- Ability to import contacts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kommu/id6443475818/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App doesn't work

*2025-01-15, version 2.7.2*

Can't get past entering my phone number – fail.

### 5/5 — Not receiving sms (solved)

*2024-06-27*

I am not receiving a confirmation sms and therefore can’t register on the platform. 
Edit: it worked with another phone. The app has worked great so far

**Developer response:** Hi there, sorry to hear about the trouble. Please email us at support@gokommu.com so we can address this issue. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2024-06-19, version 2.6.2*

This is a great app and way to travel. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — This app is amazing

*2024-06-05, version 2.6.1*

Cheap housing everywhere in the world- this app just makes so much sense

### 5/5 — Great experience

*2024-06-05*

Amazing app - truly a solid interface and helpful for when traveling to new cities. Would recommend fully!

### 5/5 — This has been a game changer!!

*2024-06-05*

Being able to make some money and let people in my network use my apartment while I’m already traveling has changed the game! I love this app, if you’re not on this you are losing $$$$

### 5/5 — Such a cool idea

*2024-06-05, version 2.6.1*

Love this app, what a cool idea. I’m so over Airbnb but hate how impersonal hotels are.

### 5/5 — Convenient home sharing

*2024-06-05*

I love using kommu! I’ve done a few stays now and have had a great experience every time. I always check kommu before other options.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2024-06-05*

Kommu makes traveling feel easier, affordable, and safe. The sense of community is an added benefit that no other platform has had before.

### 5/5 — Kommu

*2024-06-05, version 2.6.1*

Amazing app! Especially if youwant to travel and explore other cities!

## Frequently asked questions about kommu

### What does the kommu app do?

kommu is a home-sharing network that connects travelers with hosts for accommodation. It offers various ways to stay, including staying at someone's place, swapping homes, or house/pet sitting. The platform emphasizes trust through identity verification and built-in protection for all stays.

### What are the different ways to stay using kommu?

You can stay at someone's place where hosts set a rate to cover costs, swap your home with another user, or house/pet sit while someone is away. These options are designed to offer more affordable travel compared to hotels and short-term rentals.

### How much does kommu cost?

The app offers a 14-day free trial to browse homes, build your profile, and connect with people. After the trial, a subscription is required to propose your first stay. There are no transaction fees on any stay once you are subscribed.

### Is kommu available on different devices?

Based on the provided information, the app is available on Apple devices as indicated by the Terms of Use link. Compatibility with other operating systems like Android is not explicitly mentioned but is common for such applications.

### Who is the target audience for kommu?

The app is designed for travelers who want to save money on accommodation and prefer a more community-driven approach to travel. It's suitable for individuals and groups looking for trustworthy and cost-effective lodging options beyond traditional hotels and rentals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.37.5 — 2026-09-03

Booking links now open the exact stay proposal. We’ve also improved international location support and made general reliability improvements.

### 2.36.6 — 2026-07-22

More control over what you share. When you send someone your kommu profile, you choose what they see — your first name, your place, your availability — while your last name and contact details stay private. Share with people you're talking to about a stay, without giving up your privacy.

Plus improvements and fixes throughout the app.

### 2.34.12 — 2026-06-12

Matching is here. kommu now shows you the stays and guests that fit your plans.

• Add a trip and see homes available where you're going, when you're going.
• List your place and see who's traveling your way. Reach out and invite them to stay.
• When dates and places line up, you'll see an Exact Match.
• Explore now includes travelers looking for stays, not just homes.
• Founding members get a badge on their profile.
• Plus chat and calendar improvements, and fixes to keep things running smoothly.

### 2.31.1 — 2026-05-14

Fixed a bug related to validating phone numbers

### 2.30.0 — 2026-04-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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