# Ping Friends — Say Hey IRL

> Say Hey IRL (iPhone/iPad app by YMMV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-friends/id6745079597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YMMV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224453829)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-friends/id6745079597/reviews.md

## What is Ping Friends?

Ping transforms the spaces you already love—cafés, campuses, co-working hubs, festivals—into vibrant, real-time communities. Check in, discover people who share your interests, start a secure chat, and disappear as soon as you do. No endless feeds, no invasive tracking—just authentic moments with people around you.

REAL-TIME PEOPLE MAP
• One-tap check-in shows who is at your venue right now, organized by shared interests and mutual friends
• Automatic check-in/out keeps your status accurate without draining battery
• Only venue-level location is shared—your exact GPS coordinates stay private

PING TO CONNECT
• Each day you receive a limited number of Pings—high-signal nudges that say “let’s talk” without the pressure of a full message
• Recipients can accept, decline, or ignore; no unsolicited DMs
• Optional icebreakers help you skip small talk and dive right in

DISAPPEARING, ENCRYPTED CHAT
• Chats launch with end-to-end encryption and a countdown timer
• Switch between temporary, scheduled deletion, or permanent mode at any time
• “Burn after reading” messages self-destruct once viewed
• Venue-exit deletion wipes messages when either person leaves the area
• Read receipts, typing indicators, and media sharing included

FRIENDS & FOLLOW-UPS
• Turn great conversations into lasting friendships with a mutual add
• See when friends are checked in nearby and pick up right where you left off
• Weekly activity summaries highlight your favorite spots, top conversations, and new connections

BUILT FOR PRIVACY
• Visibility Preferences let you appear to everyone, friends-only, or no one at all
• Location precision tiers—from city-level to exact venue—switchable any time
• Full location usage history and one-tap data wipe
• Analytics are aggregated and anonymous; opt out whenever you like

WHY PING?
Social networks became endless feeds and follower counts. Ping returns connection to the present moment: two people, the same place, the same time. It is light enough to use on a coffee run yet powerful enough to build communities in lecture halls, conferences, and nightlife.

HOW IT WORKS
	1.	Sign in with your email
	2.	Select a few interests; change them whenever you like.
	3.	Check in once or enable Auto-Check-In and let Ping handle the rest.

SAFETY & MODERATION
• Block, mute, and report from any profile or chat

PRICING
Ping is free to download and use

REQUIREMENTS
• Location Services and Bluetooth (for precise indoor venue check-in)*
• Internet connection

*Ping uses energy-efficient geofencing and Bluetooth beacons where available. Continuous GPS is never required.

AGE RATING & LEGAL
Must be 17 +. Ping is not a dating app. Harassment, sexual solicitation, and hate speech are strictly prohibited.

Download Ping now and make the most of the moment around you—before it’s gone.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 0.3.1 — 2026-08-11

- Brand update
- Bug fixes

### 0.3 — 2025-11-10

- UI updates
- UX refinements
- Bug fixes

### 0.2.7 — 2025-05-15

No release notes.

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