# Thinkster: Find Local Friends — Connect Via Fun Questions

> Social platform for public opinion polling and compatible friend discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Joe Sworyk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkster-find-local-friends/id1493132035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joe Sworyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220570000)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkster-find-local-friends/id1493132035/reviews.md

## What is Thinkster?

Thinkster is THE platform for determining public opinion on any topic. Learn the views of the world, gain valuable insight into the opinions/ beliefs of those you're following, and discover like-minded, compatible individuals!

Respond to polls:
Dive into Thinkster's comprehensive stream of polls featuring topics ranging from politics, current events, personality traits, relationships, food, sports, and entertainment!
Contrary to other social networks, when you respond to polls on Thinkster you have no reason to feel uncomfortable stating your verdict, regardless of your opinion or belief. It doesn’t matter if the question is coming from our administrators or other Thinkster users, you're asked for your response, and you'll never be responding alone.
Learn the opinions and beliefs of your friends! Once you respond to a question, you're capable of both viewing the responses of those you follow and the ability to filter the results by age, gender, location, ethnicity, and the religion of respondents.
Settle age-old debates with Thinkster! Curious who the best rapper of all time is? The funniest stand-up comedian? The most exciting action movie? Download and find out!

Discover Friends:
Whether you're looking to meet new friends or a romantic partner, Thinkster has you covered! 
Swipe through our users to find the perfect match! To ensure it's the right person, Thinkster provides you with your compatibility with the user on the other end of your swipe.
Thinkster doesn't just show you your compatibility with the other users, we go one step further. Thinkster provides you with your compatibility in regards to relationships, entertainment, politics, food, and personality to ensure you make an informed swipe!
Having trouble thinking of a first message? No problem! Before you swipe, you’ll be provided with all of your mutual beliefs and opinions with the person you're looking to chat up!
Filter who you’re swiping through by gender and proximity to find and meet new local people in your area!

## Key features

- Respond to polls on diverse topics
- View and filter poll responses by demographics
- Discover user compatibility scores
- Filter potential friends by gender and location
- Initiate conversations with mutual belief insights

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkster-find-local-friends/id1493132035/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won’t let me register account 😑

*2026-02-18*

NOT WORTH DOWNLOADING. IVE LITERALLY TRIED EVERYTHING

### 1/5 — why

*2021-07-11, version 1.5.9*

the best thing about this app is that they finally made it possible for you to delete your account. everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves

### 1/5 — Stinkster

*2021-07-10, version 1.5.9*

It’s Twitter, minus everything except for the worst part of Twitter - the opinions. If the team behind this app is teaching me anything, it’s that the best way to promote your app is to be defensive and insecure online.

### 1/5 — You can’t delete your profile

*2021-06-14, version 1.5.4*

The delete profile button doesn’t work

### 2/5 — Potential

*2021-06-12, version 1.5.3*

The app could’ve had potential as a fun thing to do with your friends - but I have a few comments:

1) the app is incredibly buggy. Poll percentages glitch up and down, the “stories” esque feature is really poorly designed (almost looks like the developer just used basic templates and put no thought into user experience), and the In app map simply does not work. In addition, there is a privacy feature which limits who can see your responses - but if you go on to other polls you can then see that person’s response ? What’s the purpose of this feature then?

2) as others have pointed out, there is almost zero moderation in terms of what is allowed to be posted. I’m aware that other apps also allow distasteful posts with little recourse but this is on another level. Simply put, it feels like it’s an app where people who don’t feel comfortable voicing their hurtful opinions on larger platforms can come and feel validated by others also doing the same. This is all done under the guise of “facilitating discussions”, but 8/10 polls I’ve seen seem like it’s just people looking for validation. Lastly, why is there a dating feature? It seems like the direction of this is all over the place. 

Overall it could have been interesting if this was just an app where you can ask fun questions and have your friends respond - but the poor development of the app and the content just make it feel really mediocre.

### 1/5 — sucks man

*2021-06-11, version 1.5.3*

yeah just like, not good.
boring
badly designed
developers should feel bad for making this app

### 2/5 — Interesting concept

*2021-06-11, version 1.5.3*

The concept is neat, but seems rushed to production. 

There’s quite a few UI issues, such as the polls freaking out after you respond, and showing totals that add up to > 100%. You’re also able to answer polls twice, which seems like a validation oversight. The settings page was an exercise in patience to use - I tried entering my birthdate multiple times, but the app decided for me that my birthday would actually be the next day instead. You also can’t change certain things like gender after creating your profile (that I saw), but can change other things like postal code. Why not gender? 

I’m not an iOS developer, but the app just didn’t feel like an iOS experience - in comparison to other apps I use regularly, the experience didn’t feel smooth, the app was slow to load, and had frustrating bugs to deal with that got in the way of what the app is supposed to be about - answering polls. 

I think something useful for the app would be moderators, and a little more time in beta to add some polish and clear out the bugs before releasing the product. Interesting concept that needs some more time in the oven.

### 5/5 — GREAT IDEA AND APP

*2021-06-11, version 1.5.3*

Unlike any most social media platform this app is very welcoming to all opinions amd views and is very new idea and super fun and engaging to use

### 1/5 — B

*2021-06-11, version 1.5.3*

This is a copy of “Cast” which is so much better.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-06-10, version 1.5.3*

Great addition to the social media scene. It is not only fun but it is creating useful information for those asking the questions. So proud it is also a Winnipeg born app!

## Frequently asked questions about Thinkster

### What does Thinkster do?

Thinkster is a social platform designed to gauge public opinion on various topics through polls. It allows users to respond to polls, view how others have answered, and discover compatible individuals based on shared beliefs and interests.

### How can I find friends or partners on Thinkster?

You can find friends or potential partners by swiping through user profiles. The app provides compatibility scores across different categories like relationships, entertainment, and personality, helping you make informed decisions before connecting.

### Is Thinkster free to use?

Yes, Thinkster is a free application. The provided description indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### Can I filter who I see on Thinkster?

Yes, you can filter who you see when discovering friends. The app allows you to filter potential connections by gender and proximity, enabling you to find local people in your area.

### How does Thinkster help me start conversations?

Thinkster simplifies starting conversations by showing you mutual beliefs and opinions with the person you are considering chatting with. This insight helps you find common ground and initiate more meaningful interactions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1.7 — 2023-01-05

General bug fixes and improvements

### 1.6.1.6 — 2021-12-22

- General bug fixes & improvements

### 1.6.1.5 — 2021-09-09

General bug fixes

### 1.6.1.4 — 2021-09-01

- Fix images search bug.

### 1.6.1.3 — 2021-08-01

- Filter to see all activity on Thinkster

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All apps by Joe Sworyk: https://appshunter.io/developer/1220570000

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