Comparison

InterNations vs Timeleft

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

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.

Highlights
  • Personality-based matching
  • Curated in-person meetups
  • Group dinners and drinks
  • Casual coffee and runs
  • Women-only events
  • In-app icebreakers
  • Repeat event booking
Features
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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/

Screenshots

InterNations4 screens
Timeleft4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, Timeleft weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
InterNations versus Timeleft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterNationsTimeleft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings)4.6 (8.4K ratings)
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews49.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.2K8.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#107 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB116 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInterNations GmbHTimeleft SAS

Customer experience

InterNations

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

Timeleft

All ratings8,430 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1,731 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative41.0%

User reviews

InterNations

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

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
3 purchases

Timeleft

Subscriptions3
  • Timeleft X$19.991 Month
  • Timeleft X$46.993 Months
  • Timeleft X$62.996 Months

Questions

Is InterNations free?
InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timeleft free?
Timeleft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InterNations or Timeleft?
InterNations and Timeleft are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.2K and 8.4K ratings respectively.
Do InterNations or Timeleft have ads?
InterNations shows ads; Timeleft does not.
Which is updated more often, InterNations or Timeleft?
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and Timeleft weekly. Most recently, InterNations was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timeleft on September 27, 2026.

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