# HobNob — Social media for real world

> Real-world social networking based on proximity and shared interests. (iPhone/iPad app by Jason Lord.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobnob/id1567728028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jason Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567728030)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobnob/id1567728028/reviews.md

## What is HobNob?

HobNob is a free app that provides you with an introduction to people you encounter in real life to help grow your personal and professional circles.  Hobnob identifies shared user profile criteria, then alerts users simultaneously when their device’s geo-location detects a match in close proximity.  HobNob is a new kind of social media for the real world.  Download it now and start Hobnobbing!

## Key features

- Proximity-based matching
- Shared user profile criteria
- Personal and professional networking
- Real-world social media
- Simultaneous user alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HobNob Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobnob/id1567728028/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2022-05-22*

I love it
It helps me connect with new people

### 1/5 — Didn’t work  for me

*2022-04-25*

Couldn’t make an account—hit a server error that I couldn’t skip.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-10-02*

This app honestly seems like a cs class project which looks great but doesn’t work functionally at all. Once I set up my profile it wouldn’t let me press continue without receiving a “user already exists” msg. Only way for me not to get this message was for me to pay $70 for the premium version. Sounds pretty ridiculous to charge that much for social app with no community. You’ll have better luck using the comment section of an Amazon review list to make friends then this app.

## Frequently asked questions about HobNob

### What is HobNob?

HobNob is a social networking app designed to help you connect with people you encounter in real life. It uses proximity and shared profile criteria to suggest potential connections.

### How does HobNob work?

When two users with matching profile criteria are in close proximity, their devices detect the match and alert them simultaneously, facilitating a real-world introduction.

### Is HobNob free to use?

Yes, HobNob is a free app. However, it does offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What devices does HobNob support?

HobNob is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for HobNob?

HobNob has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is HobNob updated?

The latest version of HobNob is 2.1, and it was last updated on April 24, 2022. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the user sentiment for HobNob?

HobNob has a rating of 3.0 stars from 6 ratings, indicating a mixed but generally neutral user reception.

### Does HobNob have ads?

No, HobNob does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.1 — 2022-04-24

> Introduced user account delete feature in the app
> Some minor bugs are fixed

### 2.0 — 2021-09-08

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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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 2026-07-07.*