The Xpat App vs Squad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Xpat App
Connect with and learn from the Black expat community worldwide. This app fosters knowledge sharing, community building, and engagement through live chats, virtual events, and discussions. Access a global directory of resources and support groups to enhance your experience abroad.
- Knowledge sharing
- Community building
- Live chat
- Virtual events
- Global expat directory
- Resources and support groups
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The Xpat App is a lifestyle and community building app that promotes knowledge sharing, community building, and enhancement of the Black expat experience. The app caters to the unique needs and interests of people of the African diaspora who live abroad and is designed to inform, engage, and inspire. As the #1 app for the Black expat community, the app’s live chat feature, community discussions, and virtual events make it easier than ever to organically connect with people from all over the world. The app also provides exclusive access to a global directory of Black expats, resources, and support groups so, regardless of where you are in your expat journey, the app places the power of connection and community at your fingertips. For more info, check out www.xpatinc.com.
Squad
Discover and support Black-owned businesses with this directory app. Connect with like-minded individuals, share reviews, and contribute to a community that fosters Black ambition and entrepreneurship.
- Black-owned business directory
- Community connection
- Submit reviews
- Promote businesses
- Business owner profile editing
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The Squad app is a one-stop-shop that aims to bridge the gap between Black business owners and seekers. SQUAD FEATURES EXPLORE A DIRECTORY OF BLACK-OWNED AND -EMPOWERED BUSINESSES When you buy black, you’re not just supporting a business, you’re empowering a community. Business owners can claim or edit their information in the directory. CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED SOULS Squad offers a communal space where members enjoy a collaborative, participatory experience that fosters Black ambition. SPREAD THE WORD Members also have the power to inform the Squad experience. By submitting a review or promoting someone else’s, you not only help validate and promote black business, you also build your reputation as a trusted contributor. COMING SOON Submit ideas to help inform the app experience Increased opportunity to network and collaborate Mentorship Small business resources and education
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Xpat App at 85% against Squad's 38%. The Xpat App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (379 vs 31). Squad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
The Xpat App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Xpat App has 379 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of The Xpat App's written reviews are positive against 38% of Squad's.
The Xpat App ships an update every 2 months, Squad weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Xpat App | Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (379 ratings) — better | 3.3 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 379 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XPAT, INC. | SQUADJJ, LLC |
Customer experience
The Xpat App
Squad
Bugs and requests
The Xpat App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App glitching and crashing
- Email becoming invalid preventing sign-in
- Password reset functionality not working
- Unable to sign up after account issues
Requested features
4 requests- Optional location and origin disclosure settings
- Improved customer support and response system
- Better content moderation policies
- Enhanced security features for user privacy
Squad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Xpat App
No in-app purchases
Squad
No in-app purchases
