# WhatsAround — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of WhatsAround by WhatsAround Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 487 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsaround/id1249092885/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsaround/id1249092885.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 403 · 4★ 40 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 26 ## What do users think of WhatsAround? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📸 Unique photo-sharing platform with authentic content - 💰 Earn money by taking and sharing photos - 🌍 Discover real places from local perspectives - 👥 Inclusive community without follower requirements - 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface - ✈️ Great for travelers and photographers - 🔄 Regular updates and improvements **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches after updates - 💸 Low payment rates for effort required - ⏱️ Takes very long time to earn and cash out - 🌐 Limited redemption options by geographic location - 📱 Compatibility issues with iPad and older devices - ❌ Non-functional marketplace/redemption system - 📞 Poor customer support and communication - 🔐 Account verification and sign-in problems - 🚫 Suspicious account suspensions without explanation **Commonly reported bugs** - Server host not found error during registration - SMS code not received for sign-in - Cannot like or follow places (infinite loop) - Camera not working on iPad - App crashes when accessing developer website - Photos not displaying after updates - Screen rotation issues when viewing photos - Bounty rewards not received - Landscape mode switching unexpectedly - App won't open on newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Import photos from camera roll instead of only camera - Fix infinite loop when following places - Improve photo quality capture - Clear chat history functionality - Better account deletion process ## Newest reviews (11 of 50) ### 4/5 — WhatsAround *2020-02-17, version 2.1.1* I love this app so far, but I’m not to sure about the picture quality. If you could take pictures from your camera reel and use them I think it would be a better experience. This camera doesn’t always capture everything I want it to. ### 3/5 — I have a problem with sign in *2019-11-22, version 2.0.9* Hi ! I have an old account but when I try to sign in with my phone number I don’t get sms code!so can u help me please! My name: abu roga ### 4/5 — Open app *2019-10-06, version 2.0.3* In the new iOS, I can not open it on iPad Air 2 ### 4/5 — Too Cheap *2019-09-23, version 1.8.8* The payment went down too cheap!! It’s not worth the time and effort !!! People spent hours to take good photos but you don’t compensate well! Not fare at all! **Developer response:** Hi, Please be patient until all updates take place. You can get further assistance by contacting feedback or support@whatsaround.com We also have an official Telegram group: https://t.me/WhatsAround ### 4/5 — Takes forever to earn *2019-09-16, version 1.8.8* Takes a long time but to cash out but eventually it happens ### 4/5 — Bugs *2019-07-14, version 1.8.1* I hope they get bugs fixed because this could be a very fun app. I love taking photos. I can’t complete the tasks because app will not let me LIKE A PLACE. Please fix this! Also tried to go to developer web sight but it just crashes the app. **Developer response:** Hi, please contact support@whatsaround.com so that our support team can check your information and account in detail and provide you better guidance. Thank you for the feedback ### 3/5 — Follow a place bug *2019-07-13, version 1.8.1* Anytime I try to follow a place I get stuck in an infinite loop that I can only stop by restarting my phone. I search for a place. It briefly brings it up on the map. Then back to the search screen. If I hit cancel it momentarily takes me to the map of where I searched for. Even if I click follow nothing happens. Then back to the search screen. Closing and reopening the app only takes me back to the search screen. **Developer response:** Hi, please contact support@whatsaround.com so that our support team can check your information and account in detail and provide you better guidance. Thank you for the feedback ### 4/5 — Fix the update problem *2019-06-21, version 1.7.1* After the new update, my SP does!’t show, also others SP too doesn’t show..when I click the photos then my screen sometimes changes into landscape mode..please fix these issues ASAP.. **Developer response:** Hi, the app will not be using Shotpoint term anymore. Only "points"... Users will need to collect points for their daily tasks. There will be no correlation between points and leveling up. The devs are fixing the issues. Please be patient and make sure you have the latest version of the app. You can always contact support@whatsaround.com for further assistance Thank you for the feedback ### 4/5 — My Update Review *2019-03-07, version 1.4* Things are Constantly getting better had a small communication problem with the cash out but it was resolved and received it promptly thanks What’sAround **Developer response:** Sorry for the delay. Our system has a regular fraud control system which can cause delays up to 72 hours during the delivery of items. ### 1/5 — Terrible app...scam *2018-11-30, version 1.0.50* This app is a scam. The “market” where you’re suppose to get money you earn has never worked and there’s no way to get ahold of any type of support. Save time and do not get this app! ### 3/5 — Verify *2018-11-26, version 1.0.49* Hii My account is inactive It’s say’s the phone number need to verify. I don’t know to solve this error. I am very sad because my accout is in the up level. My user name accout is: dariush1989 Please help me. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t join “server host not found” *2022-10-17, version 2.1.3* Every time I try to register my number it displays the error message “a server with the specified host name can not be found” ### 1/5 — Complain *2022-06-02, version 2.1.3* I can’t sign in with a United States number showing server not found ### 1/5 — Poor app *2022-01-04, version 2.1.3* Used this app for over a year, it was always glitchy, never was able to cash out, devs keep promising and never happened. Was able to accumulate $1k+ but never cashed out. Zero! At least met some good people around the world. Devs scammers took all money from adds. Karma is after you! ### 1/5 — Doesnt work! *2021-10-18, version 2.1.3* This application no longer works, I don't know if it applies in the USA ### 1/5 — Can’t sign in *2019-10-03, version 2.0.2* When I went to the app and I was signed out so when I put in my number and clicked on forgot my pin then my birthday and it said that it was invalid. I was starting to like the app until that happened ### 1/5 — Sad to say 😫 *2019-07-16, version 1.8.1* All items for redeem is not available in the UAE 😖😣 ### 1/5 — Each update add many problems, issues and bugs to the app *2019-05-18, version 1.5.7* I install latest version whatsaround ios 1.5.7 But this version has many bugs. I can't receive bounty wows when earlier i gave when i opened whatsaround. Also in this version earn shots coin from 20 wows is removed!!! Seems it's a joke that Everytime you realase a version of app to fixed bugs but Everytime you only add another issues and bugs to app. Please fix issues and don't mock users **Developer response:** Hi, the issues you are mentioning are not related to any bugs. It simply shows that you have not been voting according to the rules and it led to the decrease of your voting score. You need to WOW only quality content. That is why the support team warns people on not to exchange WOWs. Your tasks and WOWs will reappear once you start following the rules. You can contact feedback or support@whatsaround.com for further assistance ### 1/5 — Software *2019-04-15, version 1.5* The camera is not working on my mini lpad .after the new updates there is many problems with working on whatsaround. ### 1/5 — Can’t reedem gift cards *2019-04-08, version 1.4.9* can’t reedem Gift Cards in my location in iraq. 😕 ### 1/5 — How to delete account? *2019-02-11, version 1.3* Please advise ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it *2019-11-03, version 2.0.7* It’s a nice way to make money and slow down to really look at the stuff around you! ### 5/5 — My New Favorite App! *2019-11-01, version 2.0.7* I love it! I take pics all the time, I cant wait to start sharing! I love how everyone can see your pics, not just your followers. I gives a sense of inclusion to everyone so no one feels left out or working hard to be social. Just enjoy your life, take pics & share! What might be hum-drum to some is amazing to others. That's what makes this so unique and exciting to me. It's like seeing the globe from the local's perspective. You get to see all the places a tourist would never know existed. Real photos from real people. Keeps things authentic. Some pics are so beautiful but even the everyday shots of common things are so interesting because of their authenticity. Seeing the world through other's eyes makes it so much fun! AND you get paid, which is phenomenal! Thank you for this app, it is truly enriching! :) ### 5/5 — Like Instagram but more fun *2019-10-02, version 1.8.8* It’s really fun app to use.. ### 5/5 — Nice app. Good for travelers *2019-10-02, version 1.8.8* If you’re an amateur photographer or you travel often, this app is for you. You can earn gifts by doing what you love.. ### 5/5 — Nice app *2019-10-02, version 1.8.8* Cool app for those who bored of Instagram.. ### 5/5 — . *2019-09-28, version 1.8.8* Wonderful app and it is not fake ### 5/5 — Really cool and promising app *2019-05-24, version 1.5.8* I really liked the idea.. seems like an early prototype but this app has a future. The design needs to be polished.. **Developer response:** Hi, Version 2 is coming with many features including very nice touches on the design as well. Thank you for the feedback ### 5/5 — Great job *2019-05-23, version 1.5.8* It is a really great app. You can discover many things all over the world. ### 5/5 — a platform that gets it... *2019-03-19, version 1.4.4* there are plenty of choices out there when it comes to photography based social media platforms, but only WhatsAround seems to understand it takes original content to truly make the experience worthwhile... no more endless scrolling through memes, gifs, and random spam... it is WhatsAround’s mission to keep our feeds full of images that are interesting and unique, to open up our eyes to the real world we live in, to share each of our singular visions and perspectives from our corners of the globe... the staff works tirelessly to maintain a high standard by constantly releasing updates, implementing user feedback, and tracking down and penalizing those who choose to not abide by user guidelines... you can count on WhatsAround to provide a positive and refreshing experience in a realm so often dominated by attention seekers, scam artists, and get rich quicksters... and to top it all off it is blockchain based, so we are able to generate revenue through our various daily activities on the app... for anyone who enjoys snapping shots of the landscapes, skylines, gardens, architecture, or just plain oddities of everyday life, this app is a must... come along and show us WhatsAround you, ha ha... **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your supportive review. We are trying to make the platform better every passing day, we also hope that everybody will enjoy the platform more and more. ### 5/5 — Clear chat *2018-11-22, version 1.0.49* Ho i can clear chat history?!?! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-28.*