Vandal: Local Search
Explore places with #tags
About
Discover and describe local places using user-generated tags instead of traditional reviews. Shape community culture by creating and upvoting unique tags, influencing others, and potentially monetizing your tag ownership.
What's New in Vandal
2.4.0
August 1, 2026
• Search follows the map — pan anywhere, and results update to what's actually in view. Planning across town just got way easier. • Your profile has receipts now: a full timeline of every tag, spot, and vote. • Share a spot. Your friend taps the link, it opens right in the app. • Tap a photo to see it full screen. • New spots take you straight to them after you drop the pin. • Faster map, faster lists, faster cold start. Go look around.
MoreFAQ
What is Vandal?
Vandal is a social networking app that allows users to discover and describe local places using user-generated tags instead of traditional reviews. It focuses on community-driven content and user influence.
How does Vandal use tags?
Tags are the primary way to describe locations on Vandal. Users can create unique tags for places, and upvoting a tag makes you a follower of the tag creator for that specific location.
Can I make money with Vandal?
Yes, Vandal has a future plan for a tag marketplace where users can potentially sell their owned tags and their followers to businesses that join the platform.
Does Vandal have ads?
Yes, Vandal contains advertisements. This is part of its monetization model to keep the core service free for users.
What devices does Vandal support?
Vandal is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the provided data.
How often is Vandal updated?
The latest version of Vandal is 2.2.0, last updated on April 15, 2026. This suggests a potentially active development cycle, though the provided update date is in the future.
What is the age rating for Vandal?
Vandal has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features more suitable for mature audiences.
What are the future plans for Vandal?
Vandal's roadmap includes features like Street Cred leaderboards, a Tag Meetup & RSVP platform, business user integration, and a Tag Marketplace.
