InterNations vs Timeleft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect with internationals globally
- Discover curated events
- Meet people with shared interests
- Get expat tips
- Network in 420 cities
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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!
Timeleft
This app connects you with like-minded individuals for in-person meetups like dinners, coffee, or runs. It focuses on personality-based matching and curated experiences to foster genuine friendships without endless swiping.
- Personality-based matching
- Curated in-person meetups
- Group dinners and drinks
- Casual coffee and runs
- Women-only events
- In-app icebreakers
- Repeat event booking
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The friendship app 3M+ users love. Timeleft matches you for dinners, drinks, coffee, and runs with like-minded people. No swiping. No planning. Just show up. ▶ HOW IT WORKS ◀ 1. Take the quiz We match you based on personality, not selfies. 2. Book your experience Dinner, drinks, coffee, or a run. Pick your vibe and your neighborhood. 3. Get matched The day of, we reveal your venue and a preview of who you'll meet. 4. Show up & connect Meet your table, skip the small talk, and start building friendships. ▶ FORMATS ◀ Dinners. Every Wednesday with groups of 4-6. Women-Only Dinners. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Timeleft Run. Group runs followed by coffee. Timeleft Coffee. Casual Saturday afternoons. Last Drinks. At a surprise bar after dinner (select cities). ▶ FEATURES ◀ Choose your vibe Join regular Dinners every Wednesday, or Women-Only Dinners on Tuesdays. For something more casual, try Saturday Coffee, low-cost (high-vibe) Drinks, or weekly Runs. In select cities, keep the night going with drinks at a surprise bar after dinner. Curated, not random We match you based on personality, shared interests, and age, creating groups of 4-6 that feel intimate but not awkward. No swiping through profiles. No bios. Just thoughtfully matched tables and curated restaurants for every dietary type. Make it a ritual The first meetup creates a moment, showing up again creates momentum. Use Repeat to invite a connection to your next event, or just keep booking weekly with one-tap rebooking. Consistency turns strangers into friends, and friends into bffs. Stay connected Met someone great? With Connect you can stay in touch with people you clicked with. Bring +1 and watch your social circles expand naturally. And at every table, in-app icebreakers help you skip the small talk and get straight to the good stuff. Thoughtfully designed Live Activity countdowns on your lockscreen before an event. Revamped profile features. Improved onboarding. A completely refreshed app experience. We've made everything smoother, because making friends shouldn't feel like work. Join the movement 3M+ users. 250+ cities. 52 countries. 4.7+ rated on iOS. Women-only dinners available in 50+ cities. This is the friendship app people actually use, and love. Download Timeleft to book your first event! Terms of Use: https://timeleft.com/terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Timeleft at none against InterNations's shown. Timeleft also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (49% vs 35%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. InterNations sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Timeleft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for InterNations against 4.6 for Timeleft. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of InterNations's written reviews are positive against 49% of Timeleft's.
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, Timeleft weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InterNations | Timeleft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.2K ratings) | 4.6 (8.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | 49.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | 8.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #107 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | InterNations GmbH | Timeleft SAS |
Customer experience
InterNations
Timeleft
User reviews
InterNations
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great networking app
- 👍 Wonderful community of people
- 👍 Excellent for meeting new people
- 👍 Lovely crowd and good food
- 👍 Worldwide networking opportunities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with poor functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel membership
- 💰 Expensive membership fees
- 💰 Automatic renewal issues
- 🤖 Fake profiles and spam messages
Timeleft
From 8.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great way to meet new people
- 🚀 Unique and innovative concept
- 💡 Excellent for expanding social circles
- 🤝 Facilitates genuine connections
- 🌟 Memorable experiences
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription and dinner costs
- 🕰️ Inconvenient dinner/bar locations
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and payment process
- 🤷♀️ Inconsistent group dynamics
- 🔒 Privacy and safety concerns
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
Timeleft
Reported bugs
4 issues- App glitches and crashes during registration
- Incorrect or missing dinner location information
- Issues with splitting the bill at restaurants
- Lack of notification for reservation changes or cancellations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to connect with dinner group members after the event
- Option to filter or select dinner group members by age, gender, or interests
- Improved communication and support from the app team
- More flexible dinner scheduling options
- Better vetting process for dinner participants
In-app purchases
InterNations
- 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
Timeleft
- Timeleft X$19.991 Month
- Timeleft X$46.993 Months
- Timeleft X$62.996 Months









