# TheHappenStance — The Happen Stance

> Discover nearby friends and contacts for spontaneous in-person meetings. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenny Blair.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thehappenstance/id1415294160 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenny Blair](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062299133)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thehappenstance/id1415294160/reviews.md

## What is TheHappenStance?

Happenstance allows you to see if any of your friends or contacts are physically close to you at that point in time. With so many digital connections, and with all of them in constant motion, it is difficult to keep track of where everyone is, meaning we frequently miss the opportunity to meet these contacts in person, when they happen to be closeby. At the same time, privacy and security concerns means you do not want to broadcast your location without filters.
With Happenstance, you can
•	Share your location selectively and anonymously
•	Invite contacts (friends, family, customerrs, etc) to join your closed groups
•	Receive messages from those contacts who are within a specific radius
•	Respond to those messages if you want, if not, you can ignore them. In that case, your contact will not be given your actual name.
•	See if any of your contacts are within a given radius. If some are, you can send them a message

Alone in a city on work? Use HappenStance to see you if know someone closeby. 

In the shopping mall? Use HappenStance to see if any of your friends are there too. 

Staying in a hotel? Use HappenStance to see if you know someone who is also staying there.

In a sports stadium? Use HappenStance to see you if know someone also attending. 

On a foreign holiday? Use HappenStance to see you if any of your contacts are also vacationing there.

## Key features

- Selective and anonymous location sharing
- Invite contacts to closed groups
- Receive messages from nearby contacts
- Respond to messages anonymously
- See nearby contacts within a radius

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thehappenstance/id1415294160/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not able to login

*2026-07-26*

Doesnt even login on ios

## Frequently asked questions about TheHappenStance

### Does TheHappenStance have ads?

TheHappenStance is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience without advertisements.

### What devices does TheHappenStance support?

TheHappenStance is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How does TheHappenStance handle privacy?

TheHappenStance allows for selective and anonymous location sharing, ensuring users control who sees their location and can respond to messages without revealing their identity.

### Can I create groups with specific people on TheHappenStance?

Yes, you can invite specific contacts, such as friends, family, or customers, to join your closed groups within TheHappenStance.

### What is the age rating for TheHappenStance?

TheHappenStance has an age rating of 17+.

### How often is TheHappenStance updated?

TheHappenStance was last updated on September 11, 2018, with version 1.0.5.

### Can I message someone on TheHappenStance if they are nearby but not in my contacts?

TheHappenStance focuses on connecting you with your existing contacts or members of your closed groups who are physically close. It does not facilitate connections with unknown individuals nearby.

### What happens if I ignore a message on TheHappenStance?

If you choose to ignore a message received on TheHappenStance, your contact will not be given your actual name, maintaining your anonymity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2018-09-11

Modify Popup Messages...

### 1.0.4 — 2018-09-07

Update some features.

### 1.0.3 — 2018-09-05

Fixes some issue

### 1.0.2 — 2018-08-30

Some Fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2018-08-19

Some Bug Fixes

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## Related topics

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