Worldpackers Travel the World

• Free

Last verified 28 Jul 2026

• Free to download

Last verified 30 Aug 2026

4.9 5018 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5Vietnam Exchange

   I had heard about work exchanges for a long time but last Friday I decided on a whim that I needed to finally travel while I still have the time. I applied to 8 and heard back from 5 in the same day and was approved for all 5 that got back to me. I am now confirmed for two exchanges in Vietnam and already booking flights. Both exchanges seem super safe and I’m communicating with the hosts right now as I book everything. This app makes everything so easy and it all happened too fast to overthink and back out as I usually do. 6 weeks in Vietnam is about to be wild. If you want to travel on a budget, you can. Let this be a sign.

   bill.duhbear · 28 Jul 2026

2. 2/5Believe the 1 Stars

   Worldpacker’s incentives are sustainability, personal growth, cultural immersion, and opportunity for smaller budgets. Unfortunately the 1 stars match my experience and that means they’re lacking the adaptability and prioritizing a certain demographic. Scheduling a host is difficult with planning because you choose “preferred dates and flexible dates” the moment you request. Hosts either send you the literal dates you submitted or swing you over to WhatsApp for a wishywashy interview. While some hosts are great communicators, others are not which can make picking expensive flights both a nightmare and risky. This is were a specific demographic comes in: if you use Worldpackers it is best if you have lots of flexibility, have plenty of fallback money, or have a safety net. For the people that are on a tight budget, Worldpackers hosts can make or break you. Some are very nice, but others don’t consider the costs to travel. Hosts also might suggest jobs on WhatsApp that aren’t a fair exchange for the stay. It is a good idea to speak with your host through a call first because you might get more details about the experience not disclosed on the app. I think most hosts are likely very good people, but if you run into all the problems to find one then you could end up lost a lot of money. The problem I have with Worldpackers is that they can adjust the app to help risk management, and since there are many 1stars bringing this up, it appears negligent.

   tayescaped · 28 Jul 2026

3. 2/5Issues becoming and expert

   So, I recently found out that you can become and expert workdpacker and they had programs you could sign up for etc. So I'm logged in and go to check out the programs and it tells me to "log in to apply" I already am logged in? Anyways, I click the button to log in and it takes me to the log in screen so I login through facebook and it takes me back to the home screen. So I go to click on my profile page where it has the "Become and expert" button and it logs me out of my account. So naturally I log back in and it's just a never ending cycle. It says I'm logged in but when I go to check out the expert programs it says I'm not when I AM. It even logs me out when I go to click on my profile. I would like to become and expert but the app keeps saying I'm not logged in and I haven't logged in when I am c l e a r l y on my account. Fix it, please, it's very frustrating.

   Maeflower93 · 28 Jul 2026

4. 4/5Some issues that needs to be fixed for the app

   I was really excited to find this program, and so I went ahead and paid the membership fee. After using it for a few hours I noticed a few issues that could be fixed for UI. For example, when you open a position and you read under activities, it gets cut off in the bottom. I also noticed when I was inputting my background info the text would run off to the side and get cut off as well. I may consider just using the website instead but so far it’s been fine.

   teimvvn · 28 Jul 2026

5. 1/5This service is a scam

   Worldpackers collects $50 from travelers by selling a false expectation that people can get free stays in exchange of volunteer “work” which they pitch in a way that doesn’t sound like work. We were a host on the platform and the first 5 travelers who came really had no interest whatsoever in working at all. The first traveler wanted to tour the island the second day of work, the second traveler never showed up, the third one ended up upgrading to a paid room once they understood there was volunteer work involved otherwise and the fourth went on vacation after two days of volunteering. Don’t waste your $50 for the false hope they sell you. If you’re truly interested in volunteer work, all the NGOs including our our NGO have websites that advertise for volunteer positions. You can Google and you will find them at no cost to you.

   HiloPlantman · 28 Jul 2026

4.7 13476 ratings · Google Play

1. 1/5

   it's ridiculous with the money u need to pay for the app ! WE ARE VOLUNTEERING!!!!!

   Sam h2o · 31 Jul 2026

2. 5/5

   it's so great I like it so much interesting and very fun

   Hamido Zakri · 31 Jul 2026

3. 5/5

   AMAZING, just got approved to stay in a guest house in Japan, 4 days after downloading this app. And I only have to work 2 hours per day, mon-fri, leaving so much space to explore tokyo. I rather pay R900 right now than accommodation, so happy!!

   candy · 31 Jul 2026

4. 1/5

   when I search using the map, I don't want the app to zoom to a place that is 50km away or even now. worst UX experience. also you can't see your favorites on the map. practically useless.

   Niklas Baudy · 31 Jul 2026

5. 5/5

   amazing!

   Dal Lad · 31 Jul 2026

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