Comparison

InterNations vs Fulbrighter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InterNations

Connect with expats and global minds in cities worldwide. Discover curated events, meet people with shared interests, and get advice from experienced expatriates. This app facilitates building a social network abroad.

Highlights
  • Connect with internationals globally
  • Discover curated events
  • Meet people with shared interests
  • Get expat tips
  • Network in 420 cities
Features
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Trouble with finding friends abroad? InterNations is here for you! With communities in 420 cities around the world, InterNations is the world’s largest network for people living and working abroad — making it easy for YOU to meet expats and global minds both online and face-to-face. With our app, you can: • Connect with internationals in your city and around the world • Discover a range of curated events and experiences • Meet people who share your interests at activities you’ll love • Get real-life tips from experienced expats • And more! Membership information: You can download this app for free, but an InterNations membership is required to use it. InterNations offers free and paid membership options. Availability and pricing depend on your location and selected subscription period. Subscription terms: Paid subscriptions automatically renew 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes account will be charged in full for the selected duration. To prevent auto renewal, you need to turn it off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy policy: [https://www.internations.org/privacy-policy/] Terms of use: [https://www.internations.org/terms-and-conditions/] We are present in 420 cities around the world, including: Amsterdam (Netherlands), Bangalore (India), Bangkok (Thailand), Barcelona (Spain), Brussels (Belgium), Doha (Qatar), Dubai (UAE), Geneva (Switzerland), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Kuwait City (Kuwait), London (UK), Manama (Bahrain), Mexico City (Mexico), Munich (Germany), New York (USA), Panama City (Panama), Paris (France), Quito (Ecuador), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Rome (Italy), San José (Costa Rica), Shanghai (China), Singapore, Sydney (Australia), and Toronto (Canada). Enjoy the international experience!

About

Fulbrighter

Connect with fellow Fulbright alumni and grantees worldwide. Discover and support their work, engage in discussions, and collaborate on initiatives to foster cross-cultural understanding.

Highlights
  • Connect with global Fulbright community
  • Network with professionals
  • Discover and support alumni work
  • Collaborate on initiatives
  • Stay updated on community news
Features
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Fulbrighter is the exclusive networking platform for Fulbright alumni and grantees. The platform lets you keep up to date with news from the global community of Fulbrighters. You can also: connect with fellow Fulbrighters from around the world; network with like-minded thinkers, practitioners and professionals; engage with Fulbrighters to discover and support their work; and collaborate on initiatives to build cross-cultural understanding.

Screenshots

InterNations4 screens
Fulbrighter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fulbrighter at 100% against InterNations's 35%. Fulbrighter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). InterNations's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InterNations sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Fulbrighter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fulbrighter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InterNations has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of InterNations's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fulbrighter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, Fulbrighter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
InterNations versus Fulbrighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterNationsFulbrighter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInterNations GmbHCOMISSAO PARA O INTERCAMBIO EDUCACIONAL ENTRE OS ESTADOS UNIDOS E O BRASIL

Customer experience

InterNations

All ratings5,193 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative57.4%

Fulbrighter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

InterNations

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notifications not clearing properly
  • Messaging feature not working reliably
  • Inability to edit or delete messages
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices
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  • Membership status not updating correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Easier membership management and cancellation
  • Better moderation of profiles and messages
  • More affordable membership options
  • Improved event organization and notification system
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  • Better integration with calendar and contacts

Fulbrighter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

InterNations

Subscriptions5
  • InterNations One Membership$17.991 Month
  • Premium Membership (3 months)$59.993 Months
  • InterNations One Membership$69.996 Months
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  • InterNations One Membership$79.991 Year
  • Premium Membership (12 months)$129.991 Year
None

Fulbrighter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InterNations free?
InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fulbrighter free?
Fulbrighter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InterNations or Fulbrighter?
Fulbrighter is rated higher. InterNations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Fulbrighter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do InterNations or Fulbrighter have ads?
InterNations shows ads; Fulbrighter does not.
Which is updated more often, InterNations or Fulbrighter?
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and Fulbrighter every 6 weeks. Most recently, InterNations was updated on October 13, 2026 and Fulbrighter on September 27, 2026.

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