# InterNations vs FriendZone

The clearest difference is rating: InterNations at 4.6 against FriendZone's 4.1. InterNations also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 52). FriendZone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

InterNations holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InterNations has 5.2K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of InterNations's written reviews are positive against 68% of FriendZone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, FriendZone monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InterNations | FriendZone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/internations/id1059342646/reviews)** | [4.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendzone/id1472173809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InterNations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059342645) | [William Bornkessel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472173808) |

## What reviewers say

### InterNations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/internations/id1059342646)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InterNations One Membership | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership (3 months) | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| InterNations One Membership | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| InterNations One Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership (12 months) | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great networking app
- 👍 Wonderful community of people
- 👍 Excellent for meeting new people
- 👍 Lovely crowd and good food
- 👍 Worldwide networking opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with poor functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel membership
- 💰 Expensive membership fees
- 💰 Automatic renewal issues
- 🤖 Fake profiles and spam messages

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not clearing properly
- Messaging feature not working reliably
- Inability to edit or delete messages
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### FriendZone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendzone/id1472173809)

Send anonymous messages, photos, or videos to friends and see if they can guess who sent them. If they guess wrong, you can provide hints or retract the message entirely. The more friends you add, the more engaging the experience becomes.

**Highlights:** Send disguised messages, Guess sender identity, Reveal sender on correct guess, Provide hints or unsend messages, Add friends for increased challenge, Send photos and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InterNations free?

InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FriendZone free?

FriendZone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, InterNations or FriendZone?

InterNations is rated higher. InterNations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while FriendZone averages 4.1 from 52 ratings.

### Do InterNations or FriendZone have ads?

InterNations shows ads; FriendZone does not.

### Which is updated more often, InterNations or FriendZone?

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and FriendZone monthly. Most recently, InterNations was updated on October 29, 2026 and FriendZone on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*