# HomeExchange - House Swapping

> The world's leading home exchange community for holidays and house swaps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guesttoguest.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guesttoguest.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.guesttoguest.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HomeExchange
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 873,409
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (20,511 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.11.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2016-01-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guesttoguest.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.homeexchange.com](https://www.homeexchange.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.homeexchange.com/p/privacy-policy](https://www.homeexchange.com/p/privacy-policy)

## Description

HomeExchange is the global leader in home and apartment exchanges, boasting a vibrant community of over 200,000 members across 155 countries. This innovative platform connects travelers seeking economical and comfortable accommodations by facilitating secure house swaps with peace of mind through strong guarantees.

Utilize the HomeExchange mobile app to search for available homes, chat with members, and manage your listings on the go. Enjoy user-friendly features like the GuestPoints system, integrated messaging, and easy photo uploads. Whether you're planning your next vacation or offering your home, HomeExchange streamlines the home swapping experience for stress-free travel worldwide.

## Rankings

- #73,665 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.guesttoguest.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

HomeExchange is praised for its ease of use, cost savings, and a positive community that makes travel feel affordable and social. The app’s streamlined search, messaging, and planning flow are repeatedly noted as strong points. However, several reviews cite reliability bugs — especially around login/authentication — that can disrupt use. Overall, users view the platform as transformative for travel despite occasional technical glitches.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive app that makes searching, messaging hosts, and planning simple.
- Helps save a lot of money by facilitating home exchanges and reducing accommodation costs.
- Strong, friendly community vibe with trust and mutual respect among users.
- Large selection of homes and destinations to choose from.

### Cons

- App reliability issues and bugs (e.g., login/authentication problems, disappearing from open apps, and redirects to external pages).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guesttoguest.android)