# Sparrow - Pick the Right Spot — Find Restaurants & Fun in NYC

> NYC location discovery app for food, drinks, and fun activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Brinsmade.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-pick-the-right-spot/id1558566915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Brinsmade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558566917)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-pick-the-right-spot/id1558566915/reviews.md

## What is Sparrow?

Welcome to Sparrow—a location discovery experience designed to help you and your friends—or date ;)—decide where to go out. Whether you want to grab some food and a drink or find something fun to do with your friends, you’ll find somewhere to go on Sparrow. 

We offer the following in our app:

- Watch short high quality videos that capture the experience in NYC's hottest spots
- Like a place to save it for later
- Filter places by location for more effective discovery sessions
- Find out all the important details about a place before you go out
- Share your favorite places with friends 
- Submit videos to the app for approval to add spots you visit

Privacy Policy: https://www.sparrow-navigation.com/privacy-policy
Terms and Conditions: https://www.sparrow-navigation.com/terms-and-conditions

## Key features

- Watch videos of NYC hotspots
- Save favorite places
- Filter by location
- View place details
- Share recommendations with friends
- Submit videos to add new spots

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrow-pick-the-right-spot/id1558566915/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2022-07-04*

Love this app! How did I not think of this?! Kinda mad about that…but I am glad that someone did!! Fantastic!!!

### 1/5 — Great idea - frustrating app

*2022-03-27*

I saw this app on Reddit and it sounded amazing. I’m visiting the opposite side of the country and it seems like a great way to discover things to do/see. The problem is: in order to use the app it forces you to enter your home address and then takes you to that location completely negating the purpose of using the app: discovering things to do and see where you are.

**Developer response:** Hi there, I'm sorry if the app was confusing. You have to enter your home address and go through the initial onboarding process (one time) as a way of getting you used to how the app functions. After that, you can press the target button to zoom to your current location and see all the stuff near you or reload the app. Post-onboarding, you the map always opens up to your current location. I hope this helps :)

### 5/5 — AWESOME APP MAN

*2021-04-22*

THIS HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH MY LIFE HAS CHANGED

**Developer response:** I'm glad it helps! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like to be added or if you have any thoughts on how to make it better (sparrownavigation@gmail.com)!

## Frequently asked questions about Sparrow

### What is Sparrow?

Sparrow is a location discovery app designed to help users find restaurants, bars, and fun activities in NYC. It allows users to watch videos of venues, save favorites, and share recommendations with friends.

### Is Sparrow free to use?

Yes, Sparrow is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does Sparrow support?

Sparrow is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Sparrow updated?

The app was last updated on August 21, 2023, with version 3.1.0. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the age rating for Sparrow?

Sparrow has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking for local recommendations.

### Can I submit my own recommendations to Sparrow?

Yes, users can submit videos of places they visit for approval. This helps to expand the app's database of recommended spots.

### How does Sparrow help me decide where to go?

Sparrow provides short, high-quality videos of NYC's hottest spots, allowing you to get a feel for the experience before you go. You can also filter by location and view important details about each place.

### What do users like about Sparrow?

Based on the available rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, users likely appreciate the app's focus on visual discovery through videos and its ease of use for finding new places in NYC.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2023-08-21

- Added a camera to make your own videos of places you like
- UI tweaks and bug fixes

### 3.0.11 — 2023-07-10

- Added a 'share location' button
- Revamped mute functionality

### 3.0.10 — 2023-05-09

- Changed home page to a video feed
- Faster video load times
- Slight UI tweaks and bug fixes

### 3.09 — 2023-03-23

- Added menu information
- Smoothed out animations
- UI tweaks and bug fixes

### 3.08 — 2023-03-07

- UI/UX tweaks and bug fixes
- Updates to the Manhattan map

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