Comparison

InterNations vs Cladda

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

Cladda

Connect with people globally for shared hobbies and home living based on mutual values and preferences. Discover new friends and experiences in your community through an interactive map and detailed self-discovery questionnaires.

Highlights
  • Find hobby partners
  • Connect with housemates
  • Explore 100+ hobbies
  • Interactive map and filters
  • Detailed self-discovery questionnaire
  • Connect with community
Features
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Cladda’s mission is to connect people globally and help them find ideal partners for their hobbies or home, based on shared values and preferences. Find your mate - Just moved to a new city and don’t have anyone to practice your hobby with, from tennis to a gourmet dining experience, Cladda connects you with new friends who share your passions. With over 100+ hobbies to choose from, you’ll find the perfect match on Cladda! Explore - We want people to embrace new experiences! Step outside of your comfort bubble and try that new hobby you always wanted, whether it’s playing a new sport, learning a new language or simply attending a fun event. Everyone can try something new with someone new! Play with the Map - Cladda’s interactive map and filters help people meet their neighbours, connect with their community and explore their city. Do you really know your neighbour and what her hobbies are? What if she is your perfect tennis partner? Reflect and Discover - Use the detailed questionnaire as a form of journaling and self-discovery. Meaningful questions to reflect on and answers to only share with the selected few whom you choose to add to your network. Cladda is available for free with a certain number of connections and boosts. Should you run out any of those, you can purchase them within the app. Prices are clearly displayed within the app. The purchases will be charged to your Apple account.

Screenshots

InterNations4 screens
Cladda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cladda at 100% against InterNations's 35%. Cladda also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Cladda sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, Cladda every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
InterNations versus Cladda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterNationsCladda
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB102 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInterNations GmbHCladda Group FZE

Customer experience

InterNations

All ratings5,193 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative57.4%

Cladda

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cladda

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
6 purchases

Cladda

One-time6
  • 1 Boost$2.99
  • 3 Invites$2.99
  • 3 Boosts$4.99
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  • 10 Invites$4.99
  • 5 Boosts$6.99
  • 20 Invites$6.99

Questions

Is InterNations free?
InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cladda free?
Cladda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InterNations or Cladda have ads?
InterNations shows ads; Cladda does not.
Which is updated more often, InterNations or Cladda?
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and Cladda every 3 weeks. Most recently, InterNations was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cladda on October 6, 2026.

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