# The Xpat App — user reviews > 40 indexed App Store user reviews of The Xpat App by XPAT, INC., rated 4.85/5 from 379 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-xpat-app/id1545205322/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-xpat-app/id1545205322.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 349 · 4★ 18 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of The Xpat App? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👥 Vibrant community of like-minded expats - 🌍 Global network connecting Black diaspora - 💡 Innovative platform filling a unique niche - 🎯 Helpful resources and peer advice - 👍 User-friendly interface and design - 🔗 Easy networking and connection building - 📚 Valuable content including podcasts and interviews - 🛡️ Safe space for Black expats to connect - ⚡ Efficient search and messaging functions - ❤️ Supportive and respectful community dialogue **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent glitching and technical issues - 🔐 Safety concerns regarding forced location disclosure - ⚠️ Inconsistent moderation and community management - 🚫 Exclusionary behavior from app creator - 🔑 Authentication and login problems - 📧 Email validation issues preventing access - 💬 Lack of response to user concerns - ⚖️ Unclear community guidelines enforcement **Commonly reported bugs** - App glitching and crashing - Email becoming invalid preventing sign-in - Password reset functionality not working - Unable to sign up after account issues **Most requested features** - Optional location and origin disclosure settings - Improved customer support and response system - Better content moderation policies - Enhanced security features for user privacy ## Newest reviews (14 of 40) ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-03-28* Lots of interaction and information from other xpats on this app. Great UX too. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2023-03-18, version 3.68.2* This app is excellent for aspiring expats and it allows interaction with feet on the ground expats. Thanks to the creator of this fabulous app!!!! ### 5/5 — FINALLY! This app is everything 🥹 *2023-03-16, version 3.68.2* The structure, ease of use, and organisation of this app and community are a dream! As the owner of a large expat Facebook Group, I’ve always envisioned what an app would look like. No need for that now because XPAT is here! Wow. ### 5/5 — Timely & Impactful *2023-03-15, version 3.68.2* 1,000% recommended. This app is one of a kind! I’ve been traveling for over a decade and with all the technological advances that have percolated on our radars, including those that claim to support diversity and community, an app like this one has never been available to connect, encourage, educate, support, and share stories amongst black expats. Thank you for creating this app! My experience on the app has been great as well. ### 5/5 — The Xpat App is AMAZING!!! *2022-10-29, version 3.59.7* Like don’t wait, just download! You will love this app! There is a wealth of information about the global black community. It is a safe place for all black people throughout the diaspora. Like I recommend any and everyone to use this app! It’s amazing!!! ### 5/5 — A must *2022-10-17, version 3.59.7* Every aspiring Black expat needs this app! ### 5/5 — Fantastic community *2022-08-29, version 3.59.7* I’ve only been on the app for an hour and I love the community of people and the helpful nature of the expats on this social network. It’s refreshing to see what’s been created outside of the algorithmic nature of other platforms. Thank you so much to the creator of this app! ### 5/5 — Great app, fills a huge need *2022-07-31, version 3.59.7* I came across this app after reading about the founder in a cnbc article. I’m so excited I stumbled across it. As a young professional black person who is looking to become a global citizen, this app has helped me find my tribe. You can easily connect with aspiring and current expats from all over the world to learn, share, grow. The app itself is well done with search capabilities and messaging functions. It fills a need and is well developed. Would give it 10 stars if I could. ### 5/5 — Safe Space for Black People *2022-06-29, version 3.56.2* Lemme tell you, there are many “apps” that talk about being safe for BIPOC, giving us information on where to go what to do and who we can connect with. Many times I’ve tried but I just never was able to click. I came across Xpat app via TikTok and gosh am I so so happy this exist! The search options, the community, the people! I love that this actually feels like a safe space for us to thrive, grow, and learn about places to live outside of the US. It’s amazing to see people already doing it and others in various stages like me! I appreciate this app, and I appreciate the creators that brought this to life! We literally just want to live in peace and this app gives us that chance. Check it out 🥰✨✊🏾 ### 5/5 — LOVE This App!! *2022-05-30, version 3.56.2* I am so grateful for this app, which allows folks (especially of color) to connect from around the World! This app is ESPECIALLY handy when planning a trip OR move abroad! You can actually build connections in your destination B4 you embark on your journey. So thankful for the app creator!! She’s absolutely brilliant!! ### 5/5 — There is nothing like it *2022-01-28, version 3.49.2* I love this app. Such a great space. Join abs dig in ### 5/5 — So needed! *2022-01-25, version 3.49.2* Great way to build community. Love seeing people’s journeys. ### 5/5 — Glad to have this! *2022-01-25, version 3.49.2* Great app, love the simplicity.. ### 5/5 — Awesome app! A real game changer… *2022-01-24, version 3.49.2* This app is just what I needed. I’ve traveled to 35 countries on 6 continents and am in the process of moving to Portugal. This app provides a fantastic community of likeminded people. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Glitching! *2025-07-09, version 4.27.1* Fix it!!!! ### 1/5 — Appt not working *2025-04-20, version 4.27.1* Its sad the only app for black american xpats stops working. hopefully the creating puts some funds into getting better programmers and developers. ### 1/5 — Puts users at risk *2025-03-13, version 4.27.1* There are so few safe spaces for Black people to find community. I wanted to be part of this one as a Black American who has lived abroad for over 5 years now. Unfortunately, forcing details about where I’m from and my current location places me and my family in economic or physical risk. I reached out about this but I guess they don’t care enough to even respond. I wish this app gave users the choice to disclose when they are comfortable where they are from and/or currently settled so all interested Black users could participate without sacrificing safety in an unnecessary way. Please be safe, fam. You’d be surprised how the current administration uses spaces like these to break down our communities. ### 1/5 — Very insightful *2025-01-31, version 4.27.1* I’m giving it a one star because I was not welcome in the app at all I’m actually half African American and Hispanic. I simply put a hello new to community comment and the creator wasn’t too nice but I saw how they welcomed other people such as black people I guess I didn’t have enough melanin to be welcomed. Oh well ### 1/5 — White men giving advice?! *2023-05-15, version 3.68.2* I was muted after pointing out that a white man was giving race-related “advice” on the app based on his “research”. He was highlighting racism abroad in a country he had never been to, folks. Peak cringe, I know! I was currently in that country and found his advice to be out of pocket and expressed this. I see now that I was a bit of a fool thinking the app was a safe space for Black women. I naively brought this to the attention of the creator’s account. Shar the creator had previously reached out to me for a spotlight feature which could have been cute. When I flagged that this white man was interacting on posts not based on his lived experience (as a white man dealing with/witnessing anti-Black racism), I was muted. Or rather, when I made a post addressed to Black people only, I was muted. As a woman I think it is important to have safe spaces to communicate within our community but such a place has yet to be created. This white man remains on the app, probably giving race-related advice he knows nothing about, but such is life. I must say that I enjoyed the app before I flagged the presence of white men unironically weighing in on racism abroad. ### 2/5 — I Want to be a Fan *2024-11-06, version 4.27.1* I really want to be a fan of this app. Every few weeks my email becomes invalid and I can’t sign in, I can’t sign up again and I can’t change my password. ### 5/5 — Anxiety Reducer *2026-07-12, version 4.27.1* As a veteran in transition to the DR. I’m terrified and anxious but this app over the last coupon of years has helped me see that my goal is indeed possible. I love the educational side of it. Ty ### 5/5 — Exceptional and helpful *2025-01-21, version 4.27.1* The Xpat app has helped me in my planning phase of global exploration. You can connect with other likeminded people who are also wanting to go abroad. It makes the process less overwhelming and seem doable. ### 5/5 — Can an App be a Blessing!?! *2024-12-02, version 4.27.1* The answer is YES!!! My life has changed in amazing ways since finding this app!! I have been an expat for 21+ years but now I am living free and staying connected to community!! Merci Danke Thanks Gracias!!! ### 5/5 — Keeping us all together *2024-11-18* I’m so grateful for this app and the ability to connect with other like-minded people. I’m glad that shar winter put this global community together. I love that where sharing ideas and getting support and finding community. ## Most praised reviews (6 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I Love This App! *2024-11-17, version 4.27.1* ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — I LOVE this Space! *2024-01-23, version 4.27.1* I have been a member of the XPAT community for more than a year I’m sure. I have enjoyed the positive dialogue between people who are already living abroad, and those people who are aspiring to live abroad. The conversations are always respectful and helpful. It’s a great space ❤️ ### 5/5 — Great App *2023-11-15, version 3.68.2* I enjoy being a part of this community even though I don't come to it a lot ( working on it), I love the info, the podcast interviews, etc! Huge shoutout to Shar for making this happen ### 5/5 — Just what I needed! *2023-07-02, version 3.68.2* Great app! Thank you Shar Wynter, you really outdid yourself!! Building community at home while we’re working towards leaving the states as well as after with a community of folks doing the same, folks who understand the stressors of uprooting everything for peace, safety, and basic respect of humanity had made the process so much easier. ### 5/5 — LOVE This App!! *2023-06-27, version 3.68.2* I am so grateful for this app, which allows folks (especially of color) to connect from around the World! This app is ESPECIALLY handy when planning a trip OR move abroad! You can actually build connections in your destination B4 you embark on your journey. So thankful for the app creator!! She’s absolutely brilliant!! ### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed! *2023-05-17, version 3.68.2* This app is such a flawless opportunity to be in a safe travel space online! I only joined less than 48 hours ago and have already feel like I’ve made some wonderful connections. Beware⚠️This app is addictive and healthy for your mental well being!☺️. If you are looking for an app to make connections, network, friendships, relationships, get tips, advice and positive energy then THIS IS THE APP FOR YOU!🫵🏾. Hope to meet you there😉 --- *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 2026-08-18.*