Comparison

InterNations vs Nomadly Social

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

Nomadly Social

Connect with fellow remote workers and digital nomads in your new city. Discover local events, buy and sell items in a trusted marketplace, and join interest-based communities. Turn any city into a familiar home with this location-based social network.

Highlights
  • Location-based feeds
  • Community event discovery
  • Nomad marketplace
  • Niche interest communities
  • Exclusive partner perks
Features
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Nomadly is where the city’s best events, communities, and people connect. Starting in Medellín, Nomadly helps locals, internationals, founders, creators, wellness people, dancers, and longer-term travelers discover real-world social experiences and stay connected before and after they happen. Finding your people in a city shouldn’t mean searching through scattered WhatsApp groups, Instagram stories, event flyers, and random group chats. Nomadly brings the social layer of the city into one place. Whether you just arrived, you’ve been here for months, or you already live here, Nomadly helps you find what’s happening, see who’s going, join the right communities, and turn strangers into familiar faces. What’s Inside Curated Events Discover rooftop socials, wellness experiences, dance nights, private parties, founder dinners, community meetups, and other high-quality events happening around the city. Event Registration & Tickets RSVP, register, or purchase access to events directly through Nomadly. Get event details, updates, QR check-in, and important reminders in one place. See Who’s Going View profiles, familiar faces, and people attending the same events so you can show up with more context and confidence. Event Photos & Recaps Relive past events through photo galleries and recaps. Download your photos, see who attended, and reconnect with people you met. Communities Join city-based communities around events, wellness, founders, dance, fitness, nightlife, and other interests. Stay in the loop before and after the event ends. Connections & Messaging Connect with people you meet at events, send messages, and build your local network over time. Trusted Partners & Experiences Discover selected local partners, services, venues, and experiences connected to the Nomadly community. For Hosts & Organizers Nomadly helps hosts create events, manage registrations, communicate with attendees, promote experiences, and build communities around recurring events. Built for Real Life Nomadly is not just an event app or a travel guide. It is a living social network built around real-world experiences. The goal is simple: make the city feel smaller, more connected, and easier to belong to. Find the events. Meet the people. Build your circle. Nomadly starts in Medellín. More cities coming soon. Subscriptions: Nomadly Pro is offered as auto-renewable subscriptions (monthly and yearly). Pricing is shown in-app and may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://www.getnomadly.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.getnomadly.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

InterNations4 screens
Nomadly Social3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nomadly Social at 100% against InterNations's 35%. Nomadly Social also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). InterNations's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 4). 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 Nomadly Social sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nomadly Social holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InterNations has 5.2K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Nomadly Social's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InterNations ships an update every 2 months, Nomadly Social weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
InterNations versus Nomadly Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterNationsNomadly Social
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB143 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInterNations GmbHExpatX

Customer experience

InterNations

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

Nomadly Social

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

Nomadly Social

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
2 purchases

Nomadly Social

Subscriptions2
  • Nomadly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Nomadly Pro$79.991 Year

Questions

Is InterNations free?
InterNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nomadly Social free?
Nomadly Social is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InterNations or Nomadly Social?
Nomadly Social is rated higher. InterNations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Nomadly Social averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do InterNations or Nomadly Social have ads?
InterNations shows ads; Nomadly Social does not.
Which is updated more often, InterNations or Nomadly Social?
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, and Nomadly Social weekly. Most recently, InterNations was updated on October 19, 2026 and Nomadly Social on October 15, 2026.

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