InterNations vs ElBarrio
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!
ElBarrio
Connect with fellow Argentinians in a dedicated online space. This platform serves as a central hub for community interaction and engagement.
- Argentinian community hub
- Central meeting point
- Social interaction
- Community engagement
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El Barrio App, el punto de encuentro de todos nosotros, los argentinos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ElBarrio at 100% against InterNations's 35%. ElBarrio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). InterNations's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. InterNations sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. ElBarrio asks for nothing beyond the download.
ElBarrio 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 1, 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 ElBarrio's.
InterNations ships an update every 2 months, ElBarrio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InterNations | ElBarrio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.2K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | InterNations GmbH | Santiago Brocal |
Customer experience
InterNations
ElBarrio
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
ElBarrio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
ElBarrio
No in-app purchases
