# nado: Seoul with Locals — Travel Korea with a real local

> Travel Korea with a real local (iPhone/iPad app by Jihwan Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nado-seoul-with-locals/id6771443026 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jihwan Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896780531)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 68 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nado-seoul-with-locals/id6771443026/reviews.md

## What is nado?

nado connects travelers visiting Korea with local Koreans (NADOs) who share your interests — for a personal, authentic
  experience in Seoul.

  — How it works —
  1) Browse hosts by interests, neighborhoods, and languages.
  2) Send a request with your preferred dates and times.
  3) Once accepted, complete payment and start chatting.
  4) Plan your day together with the in-app map and travel times.
  5) Meet in person and experience Seoul like a local.

  — Why nado —
  • Real connections, not scripted tours — every NADO is a local who loves sharing their city.
  • Live translation in chat — Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese now available.
  • Real-time voice translation for face-to-face conversations.
  • Transparent pricing — pay only the host's rate, securely through PayPal.
  • Guest reviews so you know what to expect.

  — Become a local host —
  Live in Seoul? Become a NADO and share your neighborhood. Set your own hours and rate, accept or adjust requests, and
  meet visitors from around the world — on your own terms.

  — Payments & cancellation —
  All payments are processed through PayPal. A match must be paid within 24 hours of acceptance, or it's automatically
  cancelled. Full refund and cancellation terms are in the app.

  — Safety —
  Report inappropriate behavior anytime via the in-app report feature or email support@withnado.com. Our team reviews
  every report.

  Questions? support@withnado.com


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-03

Real-time interpretation is now more reliable and easier to use.

  • Added a solo demo so hosts can try the interpretation experience in advance.
  • Improved interpretation continuity when the app moves to the background or the screen is locked.
  • Improved speech recognition and live caption reliability.
  • Fixed scrolling and localization issues in pop-up screens.
  • Improved image loading performance and overall app usability.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-04

- Save your favorite experiences with hearts
- Request a custom experience with Plan Your Own
- New Trending Hosts and improved experience details

### 1.2.2 — 2026-06-03

• Add your Korea travel dates to your profile so we can suggest hosts that fit your trip.
  • Complete your profile to get a $10 welcome coupon for your first booking (check your coupon wallet).
  • Clearer pricing and a smoother booking & checkout flow.
  • Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-30

What's New in 1.2.1

  Discover & Profiles
  • Browse hosts in the new Discover tab and check availability on the spot.
  • Host profiles now show photo galleries and real guest reviews.

  Improvements
  • Simpler guest sign-up and email-based password reset.
  • Many bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-26

What's New in 1.2.0

  - Get personalized host recommendations based on your dates and interests
  - New calendar and time selection experience
  - Improved host availability and request flow
  - Bug fixes and stability improvements

## Related topics

[jihwan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jihwan)

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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 2026-08-03.*