# Soapstone > Leave location-based messages for others to discover nearby. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Wilson.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soapstone/id982809298 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Matthew Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/982809297) - Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 9 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2015-04-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soapstone/id982809298/reviews.md ## What is Soapstone? Soapstone is reverse geotagging. Rather than tagging a post with a location, tag a location with a message! Others with the app can read your message, but only if they're close enough to where it was written. Soapstone uses a phrase builder that allows you to create a wide variety of phrases. Leave one at your best friends house ("simpleton ahead"), your local city library ("silence therefore stealth required ahead"), on top of a mountain ("I did it!"), or at your favorite coffee shop ("Hurrah for artisan!"). You can even attach a picture to your message taken at the location. You can rate other messages up or down, and you will receive a notification if one of your messages has been rated up by another user. Soapstone is entirely anonymous, no account is necessary. ## Key features - Reverse geotagging - Location-based messaging - Custom phrase builder - Attach photos to messages - Rate messages - Anonymous messaging - Notifications for upvotes ## Recent user reviews (10 of 85) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soapstone/id982809298/reviews.md ### 5/5 — A memorial to lost things *2026-03-24, version 1.1.2* This app, like so many good things, has become part of the past. There is much to love in the future still, but nostalgia stings sweetly. ### 2/5 — Unable to post messages *2024-07-03, version 1.1.2* I love the concept, but trying to post a message of any kind just causes the app to crash immediately. ### 5/5 — A Hunter is never alone. *2022-09-28* I suspect that servers are offline for this app, but I keep it installed and check back periodically just in case. Used to use it every time I travelled. Great idea. ### 3/5 — Fun Idea, But Dead Servers *2022-08-31, version 1.1.2* I love the idea of this app, but the servers appear to be offline as of now ### 5/5 — The app doesn’t work *2022-08-26, version 1.1.2* I just downloaded the app and the idea for it is amazing, and I got excited for a moment, but when I tried to post a message, it said “failed to connect to server, tap to try again” I live in Canada so I don’t know if it’s an issue of location, but it’s very disappointing to see it not work with such an amazing idea behind it. Hopefully you (the creator of this app) will see this and I hope you’re able to fix this bug because this would be a great app to use and have fun with my friends. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2022-08-22, version 1.1.2* But very dead. We need more people using this app it woild be the best thing. Spread word people, tell the filthy casuals to get this app. ### 1/5 — Servers don't work anymore? *2022-08-01, version 1.1.2* Can't write a post or see any other posts. ### 5/5 — Read message (X) *2022-04-01, version 1.1.2* Hurrah for App! ### 4/5 — A great idea but needs work *2018-09-29, version 1.1.2* Love the concept but why wouldn’t the devs use the actual words and template phrases from the games? I get that they’ve tried to make the word options more applicable to real life but I think it would be a lot more fun for fans to apply the original game words to the real world. At the very least the templates should be the same. There’s also a frequent bug where the radius does not appear when writing a message so I cannot drag it to anywhere nearby. ### 5/5 — A must have for any self respecting souls fan! *2018-09-14, version 1.1.2* I honestly didn’t expect so many souls fans to be around my area, so it’s time to go around leaving idiotic messages! :D too bad there’s no mimics around to warn people of ## Frequently asked questions about Soapstone ### What does Soapstone do? Soapstone allows you to leave messages at specific physical locations for others to discover when they are nearby. It's like reverse geotagging, where the location is tagged with a message instead of the other way around. ### How can I create messages with Soapstone? The app features a phrase builder that lets you construct a wide variety of messages. You can also attach a picture taken at the location to your message, adding a visual element to your communication. ### Is Soapstone free to use? Yes, Soapstone is entirely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app's features, and it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### Do I need an account to use Soapstone? No, an account is not necessary to use Soapstone. The app is designed to be entirely anonymous, allowing users to leave and discover messages without needing to register or log in. ### What are some common use cases for Soapstone? Users can leave messages for friends at their homes, share insights at public places like libraries, celebrate achievements at specific spots like mountain tops, or express appreciation at favorite local businesses. It's a versatile tool for location-specific communication. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2015-04-26 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes and performance enhancements on the map page. ### 1.1.1 — 2015-04-14 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Soapstone | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Havoca](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/havoca/id6745481845) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [Spirit Whisper - Ghost Talker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirit-whisper-ghost-talker/id6737355739) | 4.5 (159) | $4.99 | Entertainment | | [Yappin: Next Level Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yappin-next-level-chat/id6478449026) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Entertainment | | [Pocket Beacon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-beacon/id6477957665) | 3.3 (318) | Free | Entertainment | | [Questor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questor/id6744618925) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [FollowOut](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/followout/id1254455001) | 4.2 (15) | Free | Entertainment | --- *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 2026-06-11.*