# Shine Social — What's going on near you?

> What's going on near you? (iPhone/iPad app by Paul O'Neill.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shine-social/id6754584738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul O'Neill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848381983)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shine-social/id6754584738/reviews.md

## What is Shine Social?

Shine Social brings people together through authentic connections. Share moments with friends, discover what's happening in your town, and stay connected with the people who matter most.

KEY FEATURES:

FRIENDS FEED
- Share posts exclusively with your friends
- See what your friends are up to
- Like and engage with posts

LOCAL FEED
- Discover what's happening in your town
- Connect with your local community
- Share local events and updates

DIRECT MESSAGING
- Chat privately with friends
- See your most active conversations
- Quick and simple messaging

PRIVACY & SAFETY
- Post anonymously when you want
- Report inappropriate content
- Block unwanted users
- Age-restricted to 13+

EASY TO USE
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Fast and responsive
- Ad-free experience

Download Shine Social today and start connecting!


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-01-13

- Complete design overhaul
- Bug fixes
- New features
- Faster loading

### 1.0.2 — 2025-11-30

Bug fixes
- text boxes
- comment deleting

New features
- temporary posting

### 1.0.1 — 2025-11-18

Bug fixes
- Name of app after downloaded
- Text boxes in post screen

Small features added
- notification badges for people tab
- crop pfp
- message replying

### 1.0 — 2025-11-17

No release notes.

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All apps by Paul O'Neill: https://appshunter.io/developer/1848381983

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