# Outsite vs kommu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: kommu at 95% against Outsite's 50%. kommu also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (124 vs 6). Outsite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. kommu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $37.00 per month. Outsite asks for nothing beyond the download.

kommu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kommu has 124 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Outsite's written reviews are positive against 95% of kommu's.

Outsite ships an update every 6 weeks, kommu every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outsite | kommu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsite/id1639307842/reviews) | **[4.8 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kommu/id6443475818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outsite Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639307844) | [Swapper Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646305601) |

## What reviewers say

### Outsite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsite/id1639307842)

Discover and book unique accommodations designed for remote workers. Manage your stays, connect with fellow members, and access exclusive deals and community events. Experience a new way to travel while working from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Explore unique global locations, Filter destinations for your next trip, Manage reservations and report issues, Contactless check-in details, Connect with housemates, Access local recommendations, Join member hub for networking and deals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### kommu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kommu/id6443475818)

This app facilitates home sharing for travelers, focusing on trust and community. It offers various stay options like home swaps and house-sitting, with identity verification and built-in protection for all bookings. Users can save significantly on travel costs compared to traditional accommodations.

**Highlights:** Identity-verified users, Home sharing network, Home swaps, House/pet sitting, No transaction fees, Traveler protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| kommu Monthly | $37.00 | per month |
| kommu Quarterly | $87.00 | per 3 months |
| kommu Yearly | $299.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept, "future of hospitality"
- 💰 Cost-effective travel, saves money
- 🤝 Trusted network, safer than Airbnb
- 🏠 Great for home swapping and subletting
- 🌍 Facilitates travel and exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot get past phone number entry
- 🐛 Not receiving confirmation SMS
- ❓ Cannot import contacts

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work at phone number entry
- SMS confirmation not received
- Contact import functionality missing

**Requested features**

- Ability to import contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outsite free?

Outsite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is kommu free?

kommu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outsite or kommu?

kommu is rated higher. Outsite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while kommu averages 4.8 from 124 ratings.

### Do Outsite or kommu have ads?

kommu shows ads; Outsite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outsite or kommu?

Outsite ships an update every 6 weeks, and kommu every 3 weeks. Most recently, Outsite was updated on September 16, 2026 and kommu on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*