# Pop - Social Life — #1 in Local Events & Community

> Social app for discovering local events and meeting new people. (iPhone/iPad app by Pop Social Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-social-life/id1460938657 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pop Social Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460938656)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 79 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-social-life/id1460938657/reviews.md

## What is Pop?

Looking for places to hangout? Join our app to meet new people and find things to do around you in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and at NFT conferences around the US! Hop on Pop today and find someone cool to connect with!

Pop In - nearby hangouts and events
Wanna hang out in a group or find someone who's going to the same event?
Come join nearby group activities such as playing sports or attending parties and local events. Can't find anything interesting? Become the host and create a hangout yourself!

Interest based profile 
Tell us what you like and we will provide match suggestions of that share the same interests 

Pop Spot - recommended locations
Not sure what to do with your new friend? Use our recommendations to help decide the next hangout place"

## Key features

- Discover nearby hangouts and events
- Join or create group activities
- Interest-based profile matching
- Recommended locations for hangouts
- Connect with people based on shared interests

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-social-life/id1460938657/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Account

*2022-08-26, version 3.3.2*

This app won’t let me make an account. It just loads the whole time.

### 5/5 — Used it during SXSW at Austin

*2022-03-26, version 3.1.1*

I used it and have joined couple of events through the app. It was good for meeting new people and find whats happening.

### 1/5 — No option to delete account

*2022-03-13, version 3.1.0*

So I just downloaded this app, but unfortunately there isn’t anyone else using this app near me. I couldn’t figure out how to find new people, so I want to delete my account but there doesn’t seem to be an option to? This is ridiculous.

This app does seem interesting from the looks of it, but I am frustrated at the fact that I am simply not allowed to delete my account.

### 1/5 — Cant get past onboarding

*2022-02-10, version 2.4.0*

I cant use the app because it throws an internal server error when I set a codename

### 1/5 — Just no

*2022-01-28, version 2.3.11*

I can’t even get past the codename and it took forever to even send me the email.

### 5/5 — So needed

*2021-10-02, version 2.3.6*

Its a great app and great concept. They just rolled out PopIns and its so good.

### 3/5 — SOS

*2021-09-16, version 2.3.2*

Heard some good things about this app but the code name page keeps saying loading options… How can this be fixed?

### 5/5 — Great way to hangout instantly

*2021-09-09, version 2.2.8*

I was able to grab boba with other students on campus right after class because I was bored. It’s pretty convenient to use and worth the try when you have some down time.

### 5/5 — Amazing App to Meet Friends

*2021-09-08, version 2.2.8*

This is such a great way to meet friends on campus! I love the bubble animations and the prompts are thought provoking. Thank you, Pop!

### 5/5 — Stress-free, fun, and lots of potential

*2021-08-21, version 2.2.6*

Have been using this app for 5 months now and my experience has only gotten better with each update! 

I love the card 🃏 carousel experience and sometimes just like swiping forever on the carousel just to look at the cards. Being able to match with new strangers nationally is great, and I like that my identity is mostly anonymous, so that it isn’t just like any of the other dating and matching apps. I can definitely feel how this app delivers an experience tailored to college students!

The chat 💬 experience is also constantly improving and I am loving all the new features and added stability. I appreciate how the chat UI integrates so well with the rest of the app, and also does some features, like reacting to messages, in a unique manner—almost like a Discord-Messenger crossover. The 1:1 chat “switching” mechanism is really interesting, but I hope it is more configurable (e.g., how many switches, what information to reveal, etc.) Maybe some sort of a “profile visibility” section could work.

This app has great potential! I only wish there were some built-in mechanism to encourage users in general to chat more and keep the conversation going meaningfully—maybe via conversation topic “prompts”, similar to Gatheround.com. Or, encourage users to meet up in person to foster a stronger bond—maybe by giving a coupon to use at a local diner’s or something! 

Looking forward to the new live meet-ups feature coming soon!!! 🤩

## Frequently asked questions about Pop

### What does this app do?

This app helps you discover local events and connect with new people in your area. You can find nearby hangouts, join group activities, or even create your own events to host. It's designed to help you find people with similar interests and places to go.

### How does the interest-based profile work?

You can tell the app about your interests, and it will provide suggestions for people who share those same interests. This feature helps facilitate connections with individuals who have similar hobbies and preferences, making it easier to find compatible friends or activity partners.

### Is there a cost to use this app?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees or paid features, indicating that users can access its core functionalities without any financial commitment.

### What kind of events can I find?

You can find a variety of nearby group activities, such as playing sports, attending parties, and other local events. The app also allows you to become a host and create your own hangouts if you can't find anything interesting already listed.

### Can this app help me decide where to go?

Yes, the app offers a feature called 'Pop Spot' which provides recommended locations. This is helpful when you're unsure of where to go with new friends or for your next hangout, offering suggestions to make planning easier.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.2 — 2022-07-09

Bug fixes for accepting friend requests and 1:1 chats, and improving stability.

### 3.3.1 — 2022-06-21

Bugfixes for PopSpots.

### 3.3.0 — 2022-04-18

1:1 matching updates to make your experiences smoother along with other PopIn improvements!

### 3.2.1 — 2022-04-04

1:1 matching updates to make your experiences smoother!

### 3.1.1 — 2022-03-22

Added new markers for recommended events and improvements to interest tags!

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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 2026-06-10.*
