Couchsurfing Travel App

Name: Couchsurfing Travel App
Rating: 2.9266212 (118546 reviews)
Author: Couchsurfing Inc.

By: Couchsurfing Inc.

A fantastic and unique way to make friends with people from around the world

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Features & Capabilities

Couchsurfing Travel App revolutionizes the way you travel by connecting you with locals and like-minded travelers worldwide. With over 14 million users across more than 230,000 cities, it offers a unique opportunity to find free hosts, make lifelong friends, and immerse yourself in authentic experiences.

Explore local hosts who open their homes to you, attend thousands of Couchsurfing events, or use Hangouts to see who's nearby and eager to meet. Even if you can't travel, you can still engage with travelers visiting your city by hosting or arranging meetups. Additional features include trip planning and photo sharing, making it the perfect companion for adventurous spirits seeking meaningful connections and unforgettable journeys.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

7.2.4 Last updated: 2026-06-13

Version code:

50690

Creation date:

2012-06-25

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CALENDAR High risk
android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED Moderate risk
android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk

Size:

86.02MB

Email:

su*****@couchsurfing.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 16,235 ▼ 14

Other rankings

#21 in Travel and local (Gross) ▲ 1

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Couchsurfing Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.couchsurfing.mobile.android

Email:

su*****@couchsurfing.com

Website:

http://www.couchsurfing.com

User Reviews

Reviews praise the app as a strong travel companion for hosting and cultural exchange, with real value when it works. However, recurring concerns center on the paid subscription model, unexplained account bans/moderation, and ongoing bugs that affect reliability and access.

Pros

Great for travel, hosting, and meeting people, with noticeable money-saving potential for travelers.
Fosters cultural exchange and global connections among users.
Positive overall concept and user experience when the app is functioning well.

Cons

Paid subscription model and upfront payments with little to no trial, seen as a money grab.
Moderation issues: frequent account bans/deactivations and removals without clear explanations.
Persistent bugs and reliability problems (glitches, login issues, features not working).

Recent reviews

I've been using CS for almost 2 decades, but HATE the new format.

Fr*****, 2026-06-28

forced upgrade too many automated wvents with zero people worst experience, cant use hangout features very bad update without notice

Fi*****, 2026-06-28

i was able to get 5 star for review but when whey give new update of this app it is very bad working sometimes server also doesn't work lot's of people are gonna delete the account from couchsurfing my opinion is you have to do old version update again thank you 🙏