WeAbroad vs Lounsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeAbroad
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Just arrived in a new city as a student or expat abroad? WeAbroad makes it easy to find likeminded people that speak your language or come from the same home country. Leverage their experience and explore the city together! - browse users nearby and follow their posts and activity - get in contact via comments or chat - find or create Meetups to connect with interesting people - share experiences in posts, pictures or comments Have a soft landing abroad!
Lounsy
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Lounsy helps you share your lounge access and meet like-minded travelers. If you have a +1 guest privilege, post it. If you're looking for lounge access, browse nearby offers and connect with hosts. Automatic Airport Detection Your phone knows when you're at an airport and shows you relevant lounge posts nearby. Share Your +1 Guest Access Have Priority Pass, airline status, or credit card lounge access with a guest? Share it with fellow travelers. Discover Nearby Lounges Browse lounge offers at your current airport, filtered by interests and airlines you care about. Connect Based on Interests See travelers' interests, preferred airlines, and bios before requesting to join them. Privacy-First Design Optional profile photo blur, no personal contact info shared, and posts auto-expire when you leave. Direct Messaging Chat unlocks only after both parties accept. Coordinate your lounge meetup privately. Auto-Expiring Posts Posts automatically expire when you leave the airport or after your set time. No cleanup needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WeAbroad at none against Lounsy's shown. WeAbroad also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WeAbroad ships an update every 2 months, Lounsy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeAbroad | Lounsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pocketweb GmbH | Robert Tasker |
In-app purchases
WeAbroad
No in-app purchases
Lounsy
No in-app purchases
