Comparison

InterNations vs Boappa

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

Boappa

Manage all your home and community information in one place. Connect with neighbors, report issues, book amenities, and access important documents digitally. Buy, sell, or borrow items from your community and create interest groups for local discussions.

Highlights
  • Digital booking of amenities
  • Issue reporting
  • Document and report collection
  • Community board contact list
  • Neighbor marketplace
  • Interest groups and chat
Features
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Boappa is the housing app where all the information about your home and the residence gathered. You can also chat with your neighbours and easily get in touch with the board of your community. - Digital booking of laundry and accommodation rooms - Issue reporting directly in the app - Collect important documents and reports - Contact list to the board members - Get rid of all physical papers, and have all information digitally Some extras: - Buy, sell and borrow things from your neighbours - Create interests groups and chat with your neighbours Register your apartment, villa or cottage. Boappa is for all your homes, in your everyday life as well as on holiday - in Sweden or abroad. With Boappa, you stay up to date wherever you are regardless of whether it is your housing cooperative or community association. Welcome to a more fun way of living!

Screenshots

InterNations4 screens
Boappa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boappa at none against InterNations's 5. Boappa also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). InterNations's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, 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. Boappa asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InterNations holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InterNations has 5.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of InterNations's written reviews are positive against 50% of Boappa's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, Boappa fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
InterNations versus Boappa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterNationsBoappa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInterNations GmbHBoappa AB

Customer experience

InterNations

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

Boappa

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Boappa

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

Boappa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InterNations free?
InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boappa free?
Boappa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InterNations or Boappa?
InterNations is rated higher. InterNations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Boappa averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do InterNations or Boappa have ads?
InterNations shows ads; Boappa does not.
Which is updated more often, InterNations or Boappa?
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and Boappa fortnightly. Most recently, InterNations was updated on October 13, 2026 and Boappa on October 13, 2026.

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