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Couchsurfing: Stay, Meet, Host

Couchsurfing Inc. · Travel & Local · United States store
#22 GROSSING · TRAVEL & LOCAL
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$53.7K
Likely $17.9K to $161.2K
▼ 90.3% in 11 days
New ratings
+16
in 1 days, 121.1K in total
New installs
+784
in 1 days, exact count from Google
Countries it ranks in
47
was 48 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$645K
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
8.3M
About 48.2K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Germany #10 Travel & Local (Play)$23.7K · 44%
  • India #12 Travel & Local (Play)$22.9K · 43%
  • United Kingdom #13 Travel & Local (Play)$3.7K · 7%
  • Kazakhstan #12 Travel & Local (Play)$1.4K · 3%
  • Switzerland #12 Travel & Local (Play)$587 · 1%
  • Norway #13 Travel & Local (Play)$434 · 1%
  • Denmark #13 Travel & Local (Play)$305 · 1%
  • New Zealand #12 Travel & Local (Play)$300 · 1%
2 more countries
  • Argentina #13 Travel (iOS)$237 · 0%
  • Ireland #12 Travel & Local (Play)$218 · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (219 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
121.1K
AVG RATING
3.02
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
$2.99 - $29.99 per item
CONTAINS ADS
No
LAST UPDATE
0d ago
RELEASED
Jun 25, 2012
CONTENT RATING
Mature 17+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
47 (was 16)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$49.9K a month
Sep 25, 2026$51.2K a month
Sep 26, 2026$50.5K a month
Sep 27, 2026$50.5K a month
Sep 28, 2026$50.5K a month
Sep 29, 2026$51.1K a month
Sep 30, 2026$51.1K a month
Oct 1, 2026$51.2K a month
Oct 2, 2026$51.2K a month
Oct 3, 2026$51.2K a month
Oct 4, 2026$51.2K a month
Oct 5, 2026$52.6K a month
Oct 6, 2026$52.5K a month
Oct 7, 2026$52.5K a month
Oct 8, 2026$52.5K a month
Oct 9, 2026$52.5K a month
Oct 10, 2026$4.5M a month
Oct 11, 2026$143K a month
Oct 12, 2026$55.3K a month
Oct 13, 2026$440.7K a month
Oct 14, 2026$374.1K a month
Oct 15, 2026$337.8K a month
Oct 16, 2026$380.1K a month
Oct 17, 2026$358.9K a month
Oct 18, 2026$425.9K a month
Oct 19, 2026$310.8K a month
Oct 20, 2026$424.6K a month
Oct 21, 2026$437.8K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #5 Travel & Local · ES. Now: #4 Travel & Local · ES.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
$2.99 - $29.99 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
28 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average1.8 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share78%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 125 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
121.1K ratings
5★41%
4★7%
3★5%
2★5%
1★41%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States Google Play, Jun 20, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026: 78% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Worse after an update37%

146 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ After the update: Good hosts left!
★★★★★ I loved Couchsurfing and used it to meet people many times, but the new update completely killed everything.
★★★★★ the new update is really bad and slow the old version easier and better
Price and subscription25%

97 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ edit - they charged me without authorization.
★★★★★ I liked the app before but recently I wanted to use it, I couldn't enter my account it just asks for subscription and payment and I cannot use it at all
★★★★★ i was Active for YEARS it was free, SUDDENLY they started to ask for money 💰 I PAID 1 year membership, after ~4 month they DEACTIVATED my account for NO REASON.
Login and account problems13%

52 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I liked the app before but recently I wanted to use it, I couldn't enter my account it just asks for subscription and payment and I cannot use it at all
★★★★★ Nothing is working, I have to sign in again every time I open the app, you can't find any host or communicate, reviews gone, history gone, can't add a trip, error messages all over.
★★★★★ i was Active for YEARS it was free, SUDDENLY they started to ask for money 💰 I PAID 1 year membership, after ~4 month they DEACTIVATED my account for NO REASON.
Bugs, things not working8%

31 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Nothing is working, I have to sign in again every time I open the app, you can't find any host or communicate, reviews gone, history gone, can't add a trip, error messages all over.
★★★★★ The platform's moderation and trust & safety systems are entirely broken.
★★★★★ This app is not working!!
Wrong or poor results7%

28 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Hangout function is useless, nobody's there.
★★★★★ the app has become absolutely terrible and useless, over complicated UX wise, terrible performance wise, really sorry to see this :(
★★★★★ everything was fine but after updated version in which they change complete interface, app become useless
Lost data, sync, backup6%

23 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Nothing is working, I have to sign in again every time I open the app, you can't find any host or communicate, reviews gone, history gone, can't add a trip, error messages all over.
★★★★★ No thanks, this organization lost its usefulness over a decade ago when they got rid of the location-specific discussion forums.
★★★★★ Terrible, after years using CouchSurfing (since 2011), last updates and pay walls makes the app feel slow, like a dating app, and lost all the appeal.
Slow, laggy, battery6%

22 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ the new update is really bad and slow the old version easier and better
★★★★★ Terrible, after years using CouchSurfing (since 2011), last updates and pay walls makes the app feel slow, like a dating app, and lost all the appeal.
★★★★★ the app is very Slow and comlicated compare to the old website
Limits, credits, locked features4%

16 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ with last changes in this app is just terrible, I need to pay to open messages?
★★★★★ Couchsurfing was built around cultural exchange and hospitality, not making hosts feel like they have to pay to participate.
★★★★★ usdd to be free now you have to pay them money
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • And it would be nice to be able to add other albums to your photos. 2★, Oct 21, 2026
  • Nothing is working, I have to sign in again every time I open the app, you can't find any host or communicate, reviews gone, history gone, can't add a trip, error messages all over. 1★, Oct 15, 2026
  • And if you need a Product Owner. 2★, Oct 10, 2026
  • please make it simpler or just bring back to the old interface of the app. 1★, Sep 26, 2026
  • #2 Two simple fixes: Please bring back the calendar 📆 🗓️ It's essential for an app built around hosting. 3★, Sep 25, 2026
  • Please bring old back 1★, Sep 1, 2026
  • please bring back the old version 1★, Aug 13, 2026
  • Please bring it back. 1★, Aug 8, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
new update30new version28old version20bring back13last update12latest update11new interface9
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Worth the money6%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ but sometimes travelers take advantage of Owners/Hosts, which is really not good, as Host is giving his/her place to stay for free to assist the travelers.
★★★★★ There is also a parallel community for free, "Couchers"..
★★★★★ Great way to have relationship and free world...
Useful, it helps2%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

Fun, addictive2%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It gave me lot of luxury, enjoyment and helped me to experience new things in life.
★★★★★ Enjoy Couchsurfing, enjoy Couchers, the philosophy is awesome!

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026

nyz app

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Couchsurfing is an amazing way to meet new people, experience new things, and learn about other ppl's cultures! Couchsurfing is absolutely amazing, but the app of course can use some improvement. It is missing quite a few of the features that the online site has. And it would be nice to be able to add other albums to your photos. edit - they charged me without authorization. and nothing on the app ever loads. Just a waste of time. and there are so many spam messages now that noone really checks

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

worst experience automatically getting uninstalled

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Good

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

bien

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

absolutley the worst app ever. whoever was involved in developing this clunky, unusable app, should go do somezhing else. such a nice concept, but such a terrible app. I am pissed everytime I have to use it to meet or host someone.

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Store screenshots

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App Store ads

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

people6connect5locals4stay4travelers locals3home share3travelers3through3share3culture3local3travel2couchsurfing2together2want2meet2experience2hosts2world2member2references2find2community2home2

What's new in 7.2.15

Chatting just got better! Photos, camera, and file options are now tucked into a sleek new menu. Send attachments without adding text, file names display correctly, and uploaded images load faster. A new gallery view makes sharing adventure shots easy. Bug fixes: tapping a Community row in the Library Menu now goes to the right place, and comment previews correctly open Event posts. Enjoy a smoother Couchsurfing experience!

Store description

Travel is better when you connect with locals. Couchsurfing brings travelers and locals together through free stays with real people who want to share their homes, their culture, and their lives. Meet people who make a trip special and experience their city through their eyes. STAY WITH LOCALS - Stay for free with local Hosts around the world - Experience everyday life and culture beyond the tourist trail - Read member references and connect with Hosts before your stay FIND YOUR COMMUNITY - Join local Events, Hangouts, and meetups to find your people - Connect with travelers and locals over shared interests - Make meaningful friendships wherever you go - even at home SHARE YOUR WORLD - Welcome travelers into your home and share your culture - Show someone your favorite local spots - Choose when and how you want to connect BUILT ON TRUST AND CONNECTION - Explore member profiles, references, and verification - Get to know people before meeting or staying together - Connect through kindness, curiosity, and cultural exchange Couchsurfing is more than a free place to stay. It’s a community of people who believe the best part of travel is the people you meet along the way.

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