# Wander: Find your friends

> Find friends at events using Bluetooth, WiFi, and crowdsourced GPS. (iPhone/iPad app by Yonah Forst.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wander-find-your-friends/id982264776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yonah Forst](https://appshunter.io/developer/982264775)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wander-find-your-friends/id982264776/reviews.md

## What is Wander?

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Wander helps you find your friends at festivals, concerts, or even just at the beach.

No internet? No problem. Use the crowd! When enough nearby users have the app, You'll be able to find your friends even without internet. This works by connecting to nearby users using Bluetooth and WiFi.

Wander enhances your phones internal GPS by using metadata from other devices on the network. This means you'll be able to find your friends even in dead zones with poor GPS, such as indoors.

You have total control over which friends can see your location. You can temporarily block or allow specific friends, or go totally off-the-gird at any moment.

You can leave your phone in your pocket and even turn off the ringer! Your friends will still be able to find you. The app uses the latest energy-efficient techniques provided by iOS to update your location in the background.

Please note: continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Find friends without internet
- Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- Enhanced GPS in dead zones
- Location privacy controls
- Background location updates
- Energy-efficient design


## Frequently asked questions about Wander

### How does Wander find my friends without internet?

Wander connects to nearby users via Bluetooth and WiFi. It also enhances your phone's GPS by using metadata from other devices on the network, allowing you to find friends even in areas with poor or no internet signal.

### Can I control who sees my location on Wander?

Yes, you have complete control over your location sharing. You can temporarily block or allow specific friends, or choose to go completely off-the-grid at any moment.

### Does Wander drain my battery?

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Wander uses energy-efficient techniques provided by iOS for background updates, but battery consumption is still a consideration.

### What devices does Wander support?

Wander is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Wander updated?

The latest version of Wander is 1.0.13, last updated on April 28, 2016. It was initially released on July 17, 2015.

### What is the age rating for Wander?

Wander has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and families.

### Is Wander free to use?

Yes, Wander is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Does Wander have ads?

No, Wander does not have advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.13 — 2016-04-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

fixed bug with bumping

### 1.0.12 — 2016-04-05

Fixes bug when accepting friend requests

### 1.0.11 — 2015-12-08

minor bug fixes

### 1.0.10 — 2015-12-02

Uses less data (more efficient downloading from the server)

### 1.0.9 — 2015-11-23

fixes bugs with friend requests

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All apps by Yonah Forst: https://appshunter.io/developer/982264775

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