# iYiYi - Social ID — Get Followed by People Nearby

> Digital nametag app for discovering nearby users and social media profiles. (iPhone/iPad app by Colin Phillips.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iyiyi-social-id/id6445996160 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Colin Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675350603)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iyiyi-social-id/id6445996160/reviews.md

## What is iYiYi?

Your next followers are already in the room.

iYiYi helps local businesses and content creators grow their socials with the people right around them. Everyone within 150 ft can see your profile and follow you on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and more in one tap. No more spelling out your @ over loud music.

BUILT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
• Show up for every customer nearby, on the live map and in the Nearby list
• Put your menu, booking page, website and every social link in one profile
• Turn foot traffic into followers who come back
• Create events, invite people in your area and let them add it to their calendar in one tap
• Customers snap photos with the iYiYi camera and tag you, so your business lands on their profile and in the local feed
• Weekly recaps show your profile views, new followers and what's working

BUILT FOR CONTENT CREATORS
• Turn every meetup, shoot and night out into followers on every platform at once
• One "Follow everywhere" button replaces a dozen handles
• Paste your Linktree or other link-in-bio page and your profile fills itself in
• Post photos and videos to your profile and the local feed
• See who viewed your profile and climb the Top Profiles leaderboard
• Reach beyond the block: widen your range to 5 miles, your city, your state, the country or the world

DISCOVER WHO'S AROUND YOU
• A live 3D map of people, businesses and events near you
• Explore, Recommended and Feed tabs to find who's worth following
• Filter by tags to find exactly your crowd
• Like, comment, save and share posts to any app

THE iYiYi ARCADE
Real-world games you play with the people around you:
• Laser Tag: aim with your camera and tag real players, with team modes and Search & Destroy
• Battle Royale: up to 100 players, loot, and a shrinking zone on the real map
• Chess: random matchmaking or invite a friend, with chat and video calls
• What's The Word: a fast word race against friends or players nearby
• Spider Spider 123 and Beside Them: party games for your group
• Leaderboards for every game

AR CAMERA
Fun face filters that track your face live, including a glass name tag that puts your @ right on your photo. Every shot carries the iY logo, ready to post.

PRIVACY AND CONTROL
• Choose public, private or ghost mode
• Show or hide your city on your photos with one switch
• Block and report anyone, and turn your visibility off any time
• Look around before you sign up, no account needed

Perfect for coffee shops, restaurants, bars, salons, gyms, boutiques, pop-ups, food trucks, events, nightlife, creators and influencers.

Follow us: Instagram @iyiyiapp, YouTube @iYiYiapp

Pro subscription: $1/month for your first 3 months, then $10/month, renewing monthly until cancelled. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.
Terms: https://iyiyi.xyz/terms
Privacy: https://iyiyi.xyz/privacy

## Key features

- Digital nametag functionality
- Proximity-based profile discovery (150ft)
- View user profiles and social media links
- Meet new people
- Grow social media presence
- Find local businesses

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $9.99 | per month |


## Is iYiYi safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess iYiYi.

## Is iYiYi legit?

iYiYi - Social ID appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for iYiYi is 78 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iyiyi-social-id/id6445996160/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 5 star

*2023-11-19*

Useful for those who are looking for someone in their area. Ahead of it’s time it seems

## Frequently asked questions about iYiYi

### What is iYiYi?

iYiYi is a digital nametag application that allows users to discover and connect with other users within a 150-foot radius. It displays profiles and social media links of people you pass by.

### How does iYiYi help users connect?

When users with iYiYi come within 150 feet of each other, their profiles appear. You can then tap to view their profile and social media links, facilitating new connections and potential collaborations.

### Can iYiYi help me find local businesses?

Yes, iYiYi is designed to help users find local businesses. By discovering nearby profiles, you may also encounter local businesses that are using the platform to increase their visibility.

### What devices does iYiYi support?

iYiYi is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating broad compatibility within the Apple ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for iYiYi?

iYiYi has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features more suitable for mature audiences.

### How often is iYiYi updated?

The app was last updated on June 20, 2024, with version 1.2.1. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with recent improvements and potential new features being rolled out.

### Does iYiYi have ads?

Based on the provided data, iYiYi does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the subscription options for iYiYi?

iYiYi offers a 'Premium Account' subscription for $9.99 per month, providing enhanced features or benefits beyond the free tier.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-10-14

iYiYi 1.4 — the biggest update yet:
• Laser Tag goes first-person: see your hands and gun, with recoil, muzzle flash and bullets you can watch fly to your target
• New crosshair with hit and kill markers, plus Call of Duty–style kill notifications
• Huge, colorful explosions for grenades, sticky bombs, rockets and land mines, visible from far away
• See your C4 and land mines on the ground through the camera and on the map
• Record your gameplay with your voice, and show yourself in a selfie bubble while you play (on supported phones)
• Better body detection for camera hits
• Redesigned Pro plans page and Gun Shop
• Chess vs. the computer no longer freezes
• Fixes and polish throughout

### 1.3.1 — 2026-10-13

New in this version:
• Rocket Launcher: a new heavy weapon for Laser Tag with a massive blast radius
• Sticky bombs and land mines in Laser Tag
• My Equip: see and switch your loadout in one place
• Two new party games in the Arcade: Mafia and Heads Up 7 Up
• Business Pro: analytics, promoted placement, QR codes, team members and history export for local businesses
• Fixes and polish throughout

### 1.3.0 — 2026-10-10

New in this version:
• Safe zone: set your home area and you're hidden from the map while you're there
• Fresh glass design with light and dark mode, and smoother animations
• Redesigned sign-up and explore screens
• iY emblem on everyone facing the camera, in photos and videos
• Profile Preview now shows exactly what visitors see
• Faster app launch; screens open faster and remember what they last showed
• iYiYi in 11 languages: pick yours when you first open the app, or any time in Settings → Language
• New iYiYi Pro screen, with a Go Pro button on your profile and in Nearby
• Laser tag: brand-new Armory shop with realistic weapons you can spin 360° to inspect, grenades (hold to power up or make a throwing motion), your gun shown on screen in first person, binoculars (up to 8×) that tag enemy names and distance, sniper scope up to 6×, UAV packs, see who hit you, clearer miss feedback
• Fixes and polish throughout

### 1.2.3 — 2026-09-18

Fixed a crash that could occur when granting location access on iPad. Improved location accuracy and app stability.

### 1.2.1 — 2024-06-20

- Bug Fix

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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 2026-10-15.*
