# Meet & Explore — Make new friends in real life

> Make new friends in real life (iPhone/iPad app by Raivis VANAGS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meet-and-explore/id6785844896 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raivis VANAGS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785844898)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Latvian, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meet-and-explore/id6785844896/reviews.md

## What is Meet & Explore?

Okay, I have to tell you about this.

You remember my first months in Pau. Weekends were me, my phone, and everyone else's stories. I tried the dating apps "just for friends", and every hello turned into a flirt by the second message. The big local groups had hundreds of members and nobody actually showing up.

Then a colleague showed me Meet & Explore. Honestly? I rolled my eyes. Another app. But there was no feed to scroll. There was a sunset walk on Tuesday, and I could see the faces of everyone going.

I almost didn't go. I stood on the corner telling myself I could still turn back. Then a woman with a flask of tea waved me over like we'd known each other for years. By the second viewpoint I'd forgotten I was nervous.

What made me relax enough to say yes: the host had verified who she was with a selfie, I knew exactly who'd be there, and there are groups and events just for women. Everyone is there to meet up, not to chat forever.

And it didn't stop at one nice evening. The next Tuesday they'd saved me a spot. Now there's a Friday game night that gets a little loud, and a Sunday hike where we stop at every view. Not strangers you never see again: the same faces, week after week, until they're your people.

Last month I hosted my first picnic. Someone new in town came, and I got to be the one saying "welcome". And I realized I'd finally found a place where I belong.

So, Tuesday? I'll save you a spot.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-10-06

Planning a get-together just got a little easier.
- Looking for a place for your event? Search can now suggest spots near you, from your rough area and only if you say yes
- Clearer wording when we ask for your photos or your location, so you know exactly why
- Newer foundations under the hood for a steadier app
Found a bug? Email support@meetandexplore.com.

### 1.2 — 2026-09-28

- Fixed a crash when picking a date on iPhone
- More reliable push notifications: chat threads no longer go quiet after the first alert
- Faster chat, messages and notifications
- Polls show their results, and co-organisers can edit an event
- Ask to rejoin a group you left
- Changing your email address in Settings now works
- Clear error messages instead of silent failures
Found a bug? Email support@meetandexplore.com.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-24

No release notes.

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