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Couchsurfing App Travel App

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Seller: CouchSurfing Inc. (...) Category: Travel Reviewed Version: 4.41.0
Download: iOS Android
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Price:
  • Free
  • Paid
Paid Options
In-App Purchases
Monthly Contribution: $1.99
Monthly Contribution: $2.99
Annual Contribution: $14.99
Annual Contribution: $13.99

Supported Languages: English

One of the best things of traveling around the world is connecting with different people and sharing each other's experiences. However, sometimes we become conscious of other person's thoughts before seeking company as a friend. In such cases, Couchsurfing will help you out while traveling. 
Couchsurfing is the platform where you can find friends across the world. Suppose, you are traveling somewhere and are on a solo trip, the app allows you to make like-minded friends. Couchsurfing has more than 5 million downloads and received 4.3 ratings on the PlayStore.

App Features and Capabilities
  1. Great way to make friends: If you are traveling and want to explore more of the city but not alone, then Couchsurfing is the right platform. Connect with people, and become friends and enjoy the rest of the trip together. Today, 12 million+ travelers use the app, and are available in 230,000 cities globally.
  2. Host travelers: You can even connect with tourists coming to your hometown and become their hosts. It will allow you to show them the best places and provide them with a trip to remember. Another great opportunity to meet new people and make friends.
  3. Find an affordable place for your next trip: If you are planning another trip and want to look for an affordable yet comfortable place, browse the local hosts. These locals will help you find a place to stay and enjoy.
  4. Plan next trip: With Couchsurfing, you can plan a new trip and search the tourist points, guides, hotels, and restaurants. 
  5. Couchsurfing community: Want to make friends in your own city? Browse on Couchsurfing. They have a community that organizes meetups like cultural exchanges, dance classes, hiking, dinners, etc. 
  6. Safety: The community is moderated to provide a safe experience to everyone. You can read some of Couchsurfing's guidelines to keep safe. 
  7. Share your experiences: Couchsurfing has a reference system that allows you to share your ventures with the person you met. Do let the community know if you find a particular person fishy. Reporting on the app helps them increase safety for others. 

Pros
  • Couchsurfing has a community of 12 Million people around the world. 
  • It ensures you make friends in the new city you are exploring.
  • You can host events for travelers visiting your hometown.
  • The Couchsurfing app gives significance to the safety of the traveler first. Therefore, before planning your next trip, ensure you have read their safety guidelines and measures on should take.
  • You can plan your entire trip for free.
  • To unlock more exciting features, you can buy some in-app purchases.
  •  You can share your experiences about the person you connected with, and how he/she helped with your trip. 
  • Among the Coachsurfers community, some people open their homes to tourists and offer them affordable stays.
  • Share the pictures of your trip on Couchsurfing and motivate others to visit that particular place.

Cons
  • Couchsurfing's profile verification cost is too high.
  • The chat section of the app is a little laggy.
  • The platform needs to work on its UI. 

Other Information to Know
Couchsurfing is the travel app that allows people to make new friends and find local hosts in the new city. The app has 12M+ community across 230,000 city in the world.