# Blink — Friends location — Map, chats, calls, steps

> Real-time location sharing and friend tracking app. (iPhone/iPad app by Blinkmap Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-friends-location/id1668580784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blinkmap Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825150232)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 16,536 App Store ratings · 554 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 380 MB
- Languages: Russian, Armenian, Belarusian, Kazakh, Uzbek, American English, European Spanish, Kyrgyz, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish and 1 more
- Released: 2023-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-friends-location/id1668580784/reviews.md

## What is Blink?

Blink — your universe of friends and a private space away from the noise. Real-time location, a handy messenger, group chats and video calls for up to 100 people, step counter and more. Track where your besties are in real time and chat your way: send audio stickers, share photos and videos, record video or voice messages, change message style and size however you feel. Map, messages, chats and calls — all in one communication app. Create your universe of friends in Blink!

## Key features

- Interactive location map
- Real-time friend locations
- Phone charge status
- Movement speed indicator
- Enhanced friendship features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #165 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Blink?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient location tracking
- 👍 Useful features
- 🎨 Customizable
- 💡 Innovative replacement for Zenly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate geolocation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Incorrect friend locations shown
- Verification code not being sent
- Outdated map data

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to clear chat history
- Improve map accuracy and update frequency
- Integrate Google Maps instead of Apple Maps
- Add more sticker options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 554)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-friends-location/id1668580784/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Суперское

*2026-08-12, version 1.68*

Приложения,очень хорошее,пользовался им еще давно,и вот скачал снова все супер,спасибо

### 5/5 — ❤️🤍💕

*2026-08-08, version 1.68*

Очень хорошо приложение

### 5/5 — Блинчик топ

*2026-08-07, version 1.68*

Приложение лучшее, но иногда не приходят звонки и сообщения на айфоне. Жалко что нельзя выбирать обои в чате как в телеге

### 4/5 — .

*2026-08-06, version 1.68*

уже 4 день показывает что я в другом городе хотя геолокация включена , сеть нормальная , но все равно в другом городе , уже все перепробывали

### 5/5 — Ставлю лайкос

*2026-08-06, version 1.68*

Это оч крутая прога

### 5/5 — норм

*2026-08-05, version 1.68*

имба, но местоположение не точное.

### 4/5 — Нормально приложение только не много путают с процентами и погодой

*2026-08-05, version 1.68*

Но в целом хорошо

### 5/5 — 👹

*2026-08-04, version 1.68*

👹

### 5/5 — ыыыы 67

*2026-08-03, version 1.68*

супер, с подругой 24/7 разговаривает

### 5/5 — Осока

*2026-07-25, version 1.67*

Чралпз

## Frequently asked questions about Blink

### What does Blink do?

Blink is a social networking app designed to help you stay connected with your friends and family. It provides an interactive map that displays their actual locations, phone battery status, and how fast they are moving.

### What are the key features of Blink?

Key features include an interactive map showing friends' real-time locations, their phone charge levels, and their movement speed. It aims to enhance friendships by providing this shared information.

### Is Blink free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements.

### Who is Blink for?

This app is intended for individuals who want to easily keep track of and stay connected with their close friends and family, fostering a sense of closeness and awareness.

### What are common use cases for Blink?

Common use cases include coordinating meetups, ensuring the safety of loved ones by knowing their whereabouts, and simply staying in touch with friends by seeing their activity on a map.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.69.2 — 2026-08-19

the new update just dropped!

now you can react to messages instead of typing “hahaha” every single time. pick your fave and don’t hold back—you can spam reactions in packs, just like stickers

we also added invite links for group chats: send one to your friends and wait for them to pull up

### 1.69.1 — 2026-08-19

the new update just dropped!

now you can react to messages instead of typing “hahaha” every single time. pick your fave and don’t hold back—you can spam reactions in packs, just like stickers

we also added invite links for group chats: send one to your friends and wait for them to pull up

### 1.69 — 2026-08-15

the new update just dropped!

now you can react to messages instead of typing “hahaha” every single time. pick your fave and don’t hold back—you can spam reactions in packs, just like stickers

we also added invite links for group chats: send one to your friends and wait for them to pull up

### 1.68 — 2026-07-31

we’re halfway through summer — the perfect time to slow down and get some rest. but not for Blink!

• we’re still fixing bugs and making the app better
• you can now mute notifications from any chat
• and long-press any message to see exactly when it was sent

summer’s in full swing, and we’re still busy tweaking things!

### 1.67 — 2026-07-22

we’re halfway through summer — the perfect time to slow down and get some rest. but not for Blink!
• we’re still fixing bugs and making the app better
• you can now mute notifications from any chat
• and long-press any message to see exactly when it was sent
summer’s in full swing, and we’re still busy tweaking things!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*