# Babu Messenger — Social while explore

> Map-based social media with a unique messaging and gaming system. (iPhone/iPad app by Spider Web Group Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babu-messenger/id1473218368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spider Web Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/933960268)
- Category: Social Networking, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.1 · 161 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2019-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babu-messenger/id1473218368/reviews.md

## What is Babu Messenger?

Babu is a map centric app designed to connect with friends, see what others are doing and to share what you are up to.  Explore new things on the map around you and look for surprises from friends. 

In the realm of Babu, all messages are appeared in form of seeds, and the seeds will grown to becomes trees if your messages becomes popular.  It is not hard to be popular here, start planting your seed now and leave your legend on the map. 

—【Plant your happiness with BaBu seeds around the world !】— 

Introducing first map-based social media with gaming system in the world! Plant your own seed (message) and play with it; It is alive and with experience, you can level up your avatar or do so many fun stuffs in BaBu world with various props!

—【Fun to express yourself】— 

Game system: Earns water drops with sunlight (like from others), purchases props with water drops and uses props on the map.

Seed with life: Every seed has own lifecycle, alive to death, sunlight will help seed to grow, to level-up, even live forever.

—【Explore the world with props】—

Restricted by locations? Uses ‘Arrow’ for planting seed unrestrictedly anywhere you like.

’Magic Bloom’ & ‘Pin Pin’ for quick location jump and explorer around the world.

—【Special types of seed】—

Location seed: Plants a locked seed, only people who is around the spot can unlock it or simply use ‘Mighty Key’ to reveal the secret.

Time seed: Plants your own time capsule seed, surprises people in the near future!

Official:
IG：https://www.instagram.com/babu.app/
FB：https://www.facebook.com/BabuApp/

## Key features

- Map-centric social networking
- Messages grow into trees
- In-app gaming system
- Virtual item purchases
- Location-based seeds
- Time capsule messages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group of water drops | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Container | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Bucket | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Babu Messenger

### What is Babu Messenger?

Babu Messenger is a map-centric social app where messages are represented as seeds that can grow into trees based on popularity. It offers a unique gaming system and allows users to explore and share content on a map.

### How does the messaging system in Babu work?

Messages in Babu are called 'seeds' and have a lifecycle. They can grow into 'trees' if they become popular, earning 'water drops' and 'sunlight' from other users. Seeds can also be leveled up and even live forever.

### Can I use Babu Messenger anywhere?

While many features are location-based, Babu Messenger provides tools like 'Arrow' to plant seeds anywhere. 'Magic Bloom' and 'Pin Pin' allow for quick location jumps to explore the world.

### What are the special types of seeds in Babu?

Babu Messenger features 'Location seeds' that are locked and can only be unlocked by users nearby or with a 'Mighty Key'. It also has 'Time seeds' which act as time capsules for future surprises.

### How can I interact with content in Babu Messenger?

Users can earn 'water drops' and 'sunlight' by interacting with other users' seeds. These can then be used to purchase props within the app, which can be used on the map to enhance interactions.

### What is the age rating for Babu Messenger?

Babu Messenger has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content or features suitable for mature audiences.

### On which devices is Babu Messenger available?

Babu Messenger is supported on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the provided data.

### How often is Babu Messenger updated?

The latest version of Babu Messenger is 3.2.0, which was last updated on November 20, 2020. This suggests a moderate update frequency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2020-11-20

New update: Interactive Event 

Group Gathering Event
- Invite friends to appointed locations 

Random local chat with strangers
- can chat with other users online
- users can also become anonymous 

Votes
- launch a vote for other users to participate. 

Q&A:
- You can launch a Q&A to ask anyone in app for anything. 
- It can be a question on local food when you travel or anything you like to know.

### 3.1.0 — 2020-10-28

[New Functions]
- Added a global channel for people to interact with each other
- Optimised performance and fixed bugs

### 3.0.1 — 2020-10-01

Quick Bug Fix

### 3.0.0 — 2020-09-27

[New Functions] 
‧New Interface：The new grid interface is managed by either popularity or time.  
‧Explore : Explore other country's messages with ease.  

[Optimise]
‧Remove unnecessary animations to speed up the app performances. 
‧Debugs and optimise video functions

### 2.2.0 — 2020-09-15

[New Functions] 
‧Video Messages： Babu message now supports video up to 15 sec and display. 
‧Multi Photos： You may now upload as much as 5 photos in one Babu message. 

[Optimise]
‧Now you can see the original image in notification.  
‧Optimised the speed of the App. 
‧Debug.

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