# Knackel

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1438381378](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1438381378)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1438381378`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Knackel LLC
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (41 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2018-10-19
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/knackel/id1438381378)
- **Website:** [http://knackel.com/](http://knackel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.knackel.com/privacypolicy](https://www.knackel.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

Every flight has a story.

It's time to finally connect before take off. Knackel transforms every flight, airport and airline into a live community,
making travel more social before, during, and after takeoff. Whether you're flying solo, traveling for business,
backpacking across Europe, or heading home for the holidays, Knackel helps you discover who's on your flight, in
your terminal, or exploring the same destination. 
With Knackel you can: 
• Join live chat rooms for your flight,
airport, and airline 
• Meet fellow travelers before boarding 
• Send direct messages and start private conversations 
• Share photos and videos from your travels 
• Discover nearby travelers through Radar 
• Leave reviews for airlines and airports 
• Stay connected with the people you meet long after your trip ends Travel is more than getting from
point A to point B—it's about the people you meet along the way. 
Stop sitting next to strangers and start making connections before you even board. Whether you're looking to make friends, find travel tips, network with professionals, or simply make your journey more enjoyable, Knackel gives every trip a community. Download Knackel and turn every journey into a shared experience.

Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Privacy Policy: https://knackel.com:3366/pages/view/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Rankings

- #188,729 — Overall

## Review summary

Knackel is praised for its promising travel-connect concept and its sleek, easy-to-use design. Reviewers highlight its potential to enrich travel by helping users meet others, share tips, and plan during layovers. However, repeated concerns focus on onboarding friction (phone-number requirement and username issues) and low activity/limited content since the app is new, which hinders finding conversations. Overall, it has strong travel-networking potential if onboarding is streamlined and user activity grows.

### Pros

- Great concept for travelers with real-time connections and tips.
- Sleek, professional design with a simple, user-friendly layout.
- Easy to use and intuitive, easing conversations with fellow travelers.
- Helps you meet people, get recommendations, and plan during layovers or flights.

### Cons

- Onboarding friction: signing up requires a phone number and has username availability issues.
- Low initial activity and limited content due to the app being new, making it hard to find people to chat with.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1438381378)