Comparison

InterNations vs Bantr

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

Bantr

Connect with fellow TV enthusiasts to discuss your favorite shows. Engage in episode-specific conversations, join group chats, or create your own discussion prompts. Keep track of shows you're watching and avoid spoilers with personalized settings.

Highlights
  • Discuss favorite TV shows
  • Episode-specific conversations
  • Join or create group chats
  • Spoiler-free viewing options
  • Track watched shows
  • Connect with other fans
Features
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Let’s talk TV! Bantr is a social network for television fans. Comment, rant, commiserate, bond, and bantr about the shows you love with other fans who love them, too. Swipe through episode-specific discussion topics and join small group conversation or create some prompts of your own and get bantring. Your Favorite Shows - Keep track of all the shows you’ve watched and chat about the ones you love and the ones you love to hate. New shows and episodes are added all the time. Spoiler Free - Select where you are in a series, and never worry about encountering annoying spoilers. Have Meaningful Discussion - Find and engage with other fans in anonymous discussions groups Make New Friends - Make a diverse range of new connections and build up a buddy list of your favorite people to talk to.

Screenshots

InterNations4 screens
Bantr4 screens

Verdict

The call

InterNations and Bantr both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Bantr's written reviews are positive against 35% of InterNations's. Bantr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). InterNations's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 33). On price, rating, 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. Bantr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bantr holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InterNations has 5.2K ratings behind it against 33, 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 86% of Bantr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, Bantr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
InterNations versus Bantr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterNationsBantr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.2K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB486 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperInterNations GmbHBantr Collective Incorporated

Customer experience

InterNations

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

Bantr

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Bantr

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

Bantr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InterNations free?
InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bantr free?
Bantr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InterNations or Bantr?
Bantr is rated higher. InterNations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Bantr averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do InterNations or Bantr have ads?
InterNations shows ads; Bantr does not.
Which is updated more often, InterNations or Bantr?
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and Bantr every 3 weeks. Most recently, InterNations was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bantr on September 21, 2026.

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