# Genau Spot — Check In. See Friends. Connect

> Social check-in app to see friends and discover people at locations. (iPhone/iPad app by Yasin Toy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genau-spot/id6756304047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yasin Toy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833718218)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genau-spot/id6756304047/reviews.md

## What is Genau Spot?

Check in at your favorite spots and discover who else is there.

Genau combines friend tracking and place discovery. See where your friends are, find out who's at the same cafe, bar, or event as you - and connect with people who love the same places.

WHY GENAU?

CHECK IN ANYWHERE
Tap to check in at cafes, bars, restaurants, concerts, or anywhere you are. Add a photo to share your experience.

SEE WHO'S HERE
Discover who else checked in at the same place. Great for events, popular spots, or finding friends of friends nearby.

FIND YOUR FRIENDS
See where your friends have been in the last 24 hours. Mutual friends appear on your map in real-time.

DISCOVER HOT SPOTS
See which places are trending right now. Find out where everyone's heading tonight.

CONNECT & CHAT
Start conversations with people you discover. Plan spontaneous meetups or make new connections.

PRIVACY FIRST
- Location shared ONLY while app is open
- NO background tracking - ever
- Control who sees you
- Block anyone instantly

FEATURES

- Real-time friend map
- "Who's Here" at places
- Check-in stories with photos
- Trending and hot spots
- Daily streak challenges
- Private messaging
- Dark mode

PERFECT FOR

- Seeing who's at the same bar or event as you
- Friend groups who want to meet spontaneously
- People exploring a new city
- Discovering popular local spots
- Making connections at places you love

Made with love in Berlin

Questions? Contact getgenauapp@gmail.com

## Key features

- Real-time friend map
- See who's at the same place
- Check-in with photos
- Discover trending spots
- Private messaging
- Privacy controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Conversation | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3 Conversations | $22.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $59.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $34.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genau-spot/id6756304047/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Looks great

*2026-01-10*

It reminds me of the 2014 days when we used Swarm. I think if this app becomes popular, it could be awesome.

One piece of feedback from me: the “Nearby Places” section doesn’t have a search function, which makes it hard to find specific places.

## Frequently asked questions about Genau Spot

### What is Genau Spot?

Genau Spot is a social networking app that allows users to check in at locations, see which friends are nearby, and discover new people at the same spots. It focuses on real-time connections and place discovery.

### How does Genau Spot handle privacy?

Genau Spot emphasizes privacy by only sharing your location while the app is open and never tracking in the background. Users can control who sees their location and block others instantly.

### Can I see where my friends have been?

Yes, you can see where your friends have been in the last 24 hours. Mutual friends appear on your map in real-time, facilitating spontaneous meetups.

### Does Genau Spot have ads?

No, Genau Spot does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and offers in-app purchases.

### What devices does Genau Spot support?

Currently, Genau Spot is available on iPhone. It was released on December 29, 2025, with version 1.0.

### How often is Genau Spot updated?

Genau Spot was last updated on December 29, 2025, with version 1.0. The developer, Yasin Toy, is based in Berlin.

### What is the age rating for Genau Spot?

Genau Spot has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older users. This rating suggests content appropriate for this age group.

### What are the in-app purchase options in Genau Spot?

While the app is free, it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details about these purchases, such as what they unlock or their cost, are not provided in the app description.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2025-12-29

No release notes.

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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 2026-06-30.*