# Hype: Nearby Hangouts — Meet People & Plan Hangouts

> Meet People & Plan Hangouts (iPhone/iPad app by HYPE FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-nearby-hangouts/id6742203827 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HYPE FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797404130)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 200 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-nearby-hangouts/id6742203827/reviews.md

## What is Hype?

Hype is the ultimate hangout app designed for people who love going out and making the most of every experience. Whether you want to plan a night out with friends, find a study buddy, or meet creative people, remote workers, tourists and expats - Hype helps you connect effortlessly on your terms. Use it solo or match with new or existing friends based on shared interests, activities, and vibe.

- Hang out solo or with new or existing friends based on shared interests
- Plan real-life experiences with AI-powered suggestions
- Secure your meetups with QR-based hangout tickets
- Earn rewards for exploring, engaging, and socializing (Coming Soon)

Join Hype and experience life like never before!

Terms of use : https://www.hypeapp.me/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hype One Month Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Hype One Year Premium | $119.99 | per year |
| Hype Three Month Premium | $34.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hype One Time Pass | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.6 — 2026-08-24

our next plan just got even more exciting.
• Hype Events: Discover official Hype experiences alongside community Circles, with clearer event details and pricing.
• Premium Event Prices: Hype Premium members can unlock exclusive discounts and even free entry on selected experiences.
• Pay with InstaPay: Join paid Hype Events and Circles using InstaPay, then securely upload your payment confirmation for review.
• Clear Payment Updates: Follow your payment status from submission through approval, with an easy resubmission option when needed.
• Share the Plan: Send a hangout directly to a friend’s Hype chat as an interactive card, or share it through your favorite apps.
• Easier Join Requests: Refreshed request cards, clearer member information, and faster approve or decline actions make managing Circles simpler.
• Better Circle Chats: Chats stay in sync as members join or leave, with refreshed message styling and more reliable access.
• Smarter Discovery: Improved Circle sorting and location filtering help you find active and upcoming plans that are relevant to you.
Plus lots of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep everything running smoothly.
We’d love to hear what you think. Thanks for using Hype!


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### 2.1.5 — 2026-08-07

Your next plan just got even more exciting.

• Hype Events: Discover official Hype experiences alongside community Circles, with clearer event details and pricing.
• Premium Event Prices: Hype Premium members can unlock exclusive event discounts and even free entry on selected experiences.
• Share the Plan: Send a hangout directly to a friend’s Hype chat as an interactive card, or share it through your favorite apps.
• Easier Circle Management: Hosts can now see pending join requests and quickly approve or decline them from the Circle details screen.
• Better Circle Chats: Circle chats now stay in sync as members join or leave, with refreshed message styling and more reliable access.
• Smarter Discovery: Improved Circle sorting and location filtering help you find active and upcoming plans that are actually relevant to you.
• Smoother Payments: Paid Circle checkout is now clearer and more reliable, with better payment confirmation and Premium savings displayed upfront.

Plus lots of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep everything running smoothly.
We’d love to hear what you think. Thanks for using Hype!

### 2.1.4 — 2026-07-29

Meeting new people just got a whole lot more fun. 

• Meet People: Swipe through a fresh deck of people near you and match with the ones you vibe with. New celebratory match moment with confetti when you both say yes!
• Discover People: A smarter, faster way to find and follow people you'll actually want to connect with.
• A Livelier Onboarding: Setting up your profile now reacts to you in real time, with playful bilingual tips as you add your name, birthday, photo, and interests. Pick a character that's uniquely you.
• Smoother Everywhere: Springy transitions, satisfying taps, and delightful little animations across hangouts, swiping, and reactions make the whole app feel more alive.
• Better Search & Places: Improved place discovery, distance-based sorting, and refined location search.
• Free Hangouts: Free members can now create a hangout every 30 days.

Plus lots of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep things running smoothly.

We'd love to hear what you think, thanks for using Hype!

### 2.1.3 — 2026-07-14

Hype 2.1.3 - The Rebuild

We rebuilt Hype from the ground up.

Faster. Smoother. More powerful.
A completely reimagined experience designed to make discovering people, places, and experiences feel effortless.

What’s new?
- Major performance improvements across the app
- Faster loading & smoother navigation
- Brand new experience flow
- Improved matching & discovery
- Smarter recommendations
- Refreshed design system
- New features everywhere (seriously, too many to fit here)

And one more thing…

Hype is now live in the UAE 
Dubai. Abu Dhabi. Sharjah.

This is the biggest Hype update yet.

Update now, go explore, meet amazing people, discover new places, and tell us what you think

### 2.1.2.1 — 2026-06-07

Hype 2.1.2 - The Rebuild

We rebuilt Hype from the ground up.

Faster. Smoother. More powerful.
A completely reimagined experience designed to make discovering people, places, and experiences feel effortless.

What’s new?
- Major performance improvements across the app
- Faster loading & smoother navigation
- Brand new experience flow
- Improved matching & discovery
- Smarter recommendations
- Refreshed design system
- New features everywhere (seriously, too many to fit here)

And one more thing…

Hype is now live in the UAE 
Dubai. Abu Dhabi. Sharjah.

This is the biggest Hype update yet.

Update now, go explore, meet amazing people, discover new places, and tell us what you think

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