# Ivy - What's Happening Around You — user reviews > 37 indexed App Store user reviews of Ivy by Spot Industries, Inc., rated 1.00/5 from 1 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-whats-happening-around-you/id917482076/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-whats-happening-around-you/id917482076.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 0 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (18 of 37) ### 5/5 — brilliant app *2015-06-01, version 2.4* This is a beautiful, solid app that solves a real problem. I’ve been using it to see what’s going on in my neighborhood and city. This would be perfect for chatting with people at sports games too. Going to try that at the next local soccer match. ### 5/5 — great updates *2015-06-01, version 2.4* I’ve been using this app to create and share gifs but the new story feature is awesome. ### 5/5 — Ivy *2015-04-14, version 2.2* Love this app! It’s very useful on college campuses especially seeing whats around me! ### 5/5 — Ivy *2015-04-07, version 2.2* I love how easy and fun this app is! ### 5/5 — Ivy is a fun and useful application. *2015-04-06, version 2.2* I have been using ivy for a few weeks now and have found it to be a great experience. The location based posting makes it easy to find out about cool events and meet interesting new people. I highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — The app just keeps getting better and better *2015-03-05, version 2.1* I really like the gifs ### 5/5 — GIFs are awesome!! *2015-03-03, version 2.1* Really cool app, lots of features, not filled with stupid posts like Facebook. The gif creator is really cool, definitely got me hooked. ### 5/5 — Refreshing *2015-03-03, version 2.1* I've been using this app for about 2 weeks now, and it's proven to be a very very cool app. It integrates multiple ideas seamlessly in a way that doesn't seem overwhelming but rather intuitive. Highly recommend as a social media app if you like Instagram, Twitter, yik yak, or the like. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2015-03-03, version 2.1* This app is really cool! It combines all the social media apps into one. For me it’s getting too much to check Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Yik Yak all the time. With Ivy, you can have everything in one place and with other cool features too. It’s starting to hit off around my campus and great to know what’s going on around you at night by seeing not only who your following but also people in the area. ### 5/5 — Ivy brings it all together! *2015-03-03, version 2.1* I really dig this app because it enables me to see what’s going on around me, which is pretty cool because I’m in college. Also, love that gif feature! Pretty cool making my own gifs! ### 5/5 — Solid app with lots of potential *2015-03-02, version 2.1* Decided to check this app out after seeing it on Product Hunt. I've been using it for two weeks now, and I must say, it's been growing on me. The relevancy of posts geographically close to me is nice, and the GIF feature is useful, unique, and loads of fun. Definitely worth checking out despite a few minor bugs. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2015-02-11, version 2.0* This is practical and well-designed. A great way to connect locally and keep track of what's going on around you. Very user-friendly. ### 5/5 — Photo-Centric Communication with Friends & Family *2015-02-09, version 2.0* Perfect app for sharing your travels with friends and family. Whether sharing photos or coordinating plans, Ivy cuts back on the endless text message strings. ### 5/5 — Easy time saver *2015-01-20, version 1.3.2* No more texts with close friends and family about location. It's built in and works great ### 5/5 — Addicting! *2014-12-06, version 1.3.2* This app is so much fun! It's nice to know when my friends are at the gym, so I can have a workout buddy! ### 5/5 — Way better than group messaging! *2014-12-03, version 1.3.1* It's more convenient, more attractive, and way less annoying than group messaging or Facebook messenger! ### 5/5 — This is it *2014-11-29, version 1.3.1* Kenny Loggins wrote the unofficial theme song for this app and he didn't even know it. This is it. The app I've been looking for. Love seeing where my friends and family are in the map and initiating group chats around it. Used Ivy last weekend to keep tabs on friends at an NFL football game. Super easy and useful. No brainer compared to ordinary chat. Surprised they don't charge for it, actually. ### 5/5 — elgpont *2014-11-24, version 1.3.1* This is a great way to communicate with my wife when we are coming home from work and a great way to connect with my ride when getting picked up at the airport. I am actually finding more uses for it the more I use it. Very cool and useful app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not working *2015-01-02, version 1.3.2* I downloaded the app and every time I press "getting started" the app closes. I'd love to have a good location sharing app but apparently this isn't it. ### 4/5 — Great design, community conversation *2015-06-28, version 2.4* Nice updates to an earlier version of this messaging and community conversation app. Easy sharing of photos and videos as well. I always use it when traveling to post and see what is happening around me. ### 4/5 — Promising *2014-10-20, version 1.3* Been using it a bit. Some UI oddities, but overall pretty good. Love the fine grained location sharing options. ### 5/5 — Super rockin app *2015-10-07, version 2.6* ALL FUN SEEKERS DOWNLOAD! ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2015-10-02, version 2.6* Love this app and how it's based on location! ### 5/5 — Five stars! *2015-09-29, version 2.6* Great app!! Fun/innovative way of keeping in touch with friends! Definitely recommend giving this app a try ### 5/5 — Loving the new version, super easy to use *2015-06-25, version 2.4* Great video and Gif features. Love seeing what’s going on in my area, and following my “followers.” Clean, sleek, & socially entertaining. ### 5/5 — Keeps getting better *2015-06-08, version 2.4* Love this app so far! ### 5/5 — SPOT ON *2015-06-03, version 2.4* Love what they did with updates and improvements to this very focused social app. Bound to grow and spead like its name. ### 5/5 — Great app *2015-06-03, version 2.4* I'm a new user- but loving it already. ## Most praised reviews (3 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — MAM *2015-06-03, version 2.4* The new Ivy update has surpassed itself, which I didn't think possible. The new features are easy to use and make sharing what's happening in the world around us a breeze. If you haven't tried Ivy yet, this is definitely the time to do it! ### 5/5 — Great Update *2015-06-03, version 2.2* Love the new update. Use it locally to connect with friends. ### 5/5 — Beautiful update *2015-06-02, version 2.4* Awesome update makes it easier to use and includes video. Really handy to see what’s happening in town. --- *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 2026-06-10.*