Comparison

InterNations vs SwissCommunity

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

SwissCommunity

Features
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This is a community of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad, SwissCommunity. On our website www.swisscommunity.org you can find tips on emigration and living abroad. Together since 1916.

Screenshots

InterNations4 screens
SwissCommunity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwissCommunity at none against InterNations's 5. SwissCommunity also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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. SwissCommunity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, SwissCommunity every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
InterNations versus SwissCommunity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterNationsSwissCommunity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB101 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInterNations GmbHAuslandschweizer-Organisation

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

SwissCommunity

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

SwissCommunity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InterNations free?
InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwissCommunity free?
SwissCommunity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InterNations or SwissCommunity have ads?
InterNations shows ads; SwissCommunity does not.
Which is updated more often, InterNations or SwissCommunity?
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and SwissCommunity every 3 months. Most recently, InterNations was updated on September 28, 2026 and SwissCommunity on September 16, 2026.

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