# Warmshowers App

> Find hosts for free accommodation and plan travel itineraries offline. (iPhone/iPad app by Warmshowers LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warmshowers-app/id1534137112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Warmshowers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534137114)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 151 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warmshowers-app/id1534137112/reviews.md

## What is Warmshowers App?

Users of Warmshowers.org can use this app to find hosts using both map and textual search while on the road. Hosts can be contacted directly through the app to arrange accommodation.

Host and Itinerary information can also be accessed while off-line to allow usage in areas of poor connectivity.

For more information about Warmshowers please see the website:
https://www.warmshowers.org

For full details of subscription charges and Terms of Use, see https://www.warmshowers.org/terms

## Key features

- Find hosts via map and text search
- Contact hosts directly
- Offline access to host and itinerary info
- Arrange accommodation
- Travel planning

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warmshowers Registration Fee | $29.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #106 in Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 151)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warmshowers-app/id1534137112/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Improved

*2026-08-31, version 1.6.1*

App seems to be improved, though personally I am fine with the website I would probably pay monthly for the app if traveling. I will update this review once I see how messages are being notified in app

### 1/5 — Complete Garbage

*2026-08-31, version 1.6.1*

In a world where there are many other services available, this one is a joke.  I determined that almost immediately.  When I tried to cancel before my trial period ended, it failed.  I moved on to other things, and forgot to address it before the expiration period.  The joker running this site emailed me quoting the rules.  It didn't matter that I didn't want the service, or that I tried unsuccessfully to cancel.  I guess he needed lunch money and needed to take it from an old man amputee.  When we used to deal with people face to face, this kind of thing was shameful.  Keep that in mind when opening your home to people like this.

### 1/5 — This app is malware

*2026-08-11, version 1.4.85*

This app is malware

### 3/5 — Un peu dépassé

*2026-06-20*

Superbe appli,  mais l’interface est vraiment dépassée.
Elle mériterait un bon coup de frais et de modernité.
Aussi plus d’ergonomies et de fonctionnalités.
Les développeurs ont ils laissé ce projet?

### 1/5 — APP doesn’t work

*2026-06-10, version 1.4.85*

Paid the $30 fee and the APP will not show hosts anywhere just 2 weeks after registering. I am on a tour across the US on the TransAmerica Bikenonstop. Essentially useless, contacting my credit card company for a chargeback, this is just money grab.

### 1/5 — Don’t use this service

*2026-06-03, version 1.4.85*

Warm Showers is NOT the same company it was years ago. 

They deleted their old database, so all the amazing connections I’ve made with hosts and riders is gone. The website no longer recognizes my email, but I sure do still get plenty of spam to that same email somehow!

The app barely works, and WILL leave you stranded. 

And don’t be fooled by this whole non-profit classification they’ve managed to get themselves; they still get a salary for gatekeeping people’s adventures. Hence all the fees. 

We need to start a new service and a new community.

### 1/5 — Bad app. Needs to be fully functional offline including search and map etc .

*2026-04-02, version 1.4.85*

On a bike this app must work offline for ALL functions . It doesn’t .

### 2/5 — Amazing service - poor app

*2026-03-25, version 1.4.85*

Warmshowers is a true benefit to humanity. The app however is getting in the way of the mission. Please please please rebuild / repair this app before users completely throw up their hands and walk away.

### 1/5 — Cannot log in

*2025-11-23, version 1.4.85*

Paid $30 to open account on web browser, trying to log in on app and I cannot get in. Enter username and password, buffering icon for 1 second, then just gives up and shows a blank map. No error message or any notice on what to do.

### 1/5 — Full of bugs

*2025-09-26, version 1.4.84*

The app is full of bugs, login is not persistent. It feels like it was made with old 2000 libraries. Better to stick with Couchsurfing or, to stay in the bicycler community, try “Welcome to my garden”  (not an app, but you can add the website to the homescreen from Safary and it will behaves like a webapp).

## Frequently asked questions about Warmshowers App

### What does the Warmshowers App do?

The Warmshowers App allows users to find hosts for free accommodation while traveling, primarily for bicycle tourists. You can search for hosts using a map or text, and contact them directly through the app to arrange your stay. It also provides offline access to host and itinerary information.

### How can I find hosts using the app?

You can find hosts by using both a map-based search and a textual search function within the app. Once you find a potential host, you can contact them directly through the application to discuss and arrange your accommodation.

### Is the app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for finding hosts and arranging accommodation. However, for full details regarding subscription charges and terms of use, users are directed to the Warmshowers.org website.

### Can I use the app without an internet connection?

Yes, a key feature of the app is its ability to provide offline access to host and itinerary information. This allows you to use the app for planning and accessing details even in areas with poor or no internet connectivity.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for bicycle tourists and travelers who are looking for free, community-based accommodation. It connects users with hosts who are willing to offer a place to stay, fostering a network of hospitality within the travel community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.6 — 2026-09-04

Update to subscription handling

### 1.6.5 — 2026-09-03

Fixes and updates

### 1.6.3 — 2026-09-03

Update to Onboarding flow

### 1.6.1 — 2026-08-30

Updated to match new website

### 1.6.0 — 2026-08-29

Update to work with the new Warmshowers website

## Apps similar to Warmshowers App

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [park4night](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park4night/id430946556) | 4.4 (108) | Free | Travel |
| [Oak: ski, climb, run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oak-ski-climb-run/id6469339501) | 4.9 (17) | Free | Travel |
| [SwitzerlandMobility](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switzerlandmobility/id527194959) | 4.4 (12) | Free | Travel |
| [CamperMate Australia & NZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campermate-australia-and-nz/id465040067) | 4.5 (117) | Free | Travel |
| [Rankers Camping NZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rankers-camping-nz/id582914766) | 4.8 (742) | Free | Travel |
| [iOverlander](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203) | 4.2 (7,140) | Free | Travel |

## Related topics

[warm showers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/warm-showers)

---

*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 2026-09-06.*