# Whim. — Meet first, message second

> Meet first, message second (iPhone/iPad app by Whim Social, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whim/id6736497092 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Whim Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772170646)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whim/id6736497092/reviews.md

## What is Whim.?

Whim uses today’s technology to spark yesterday’s spontaneity.
Whether you're at a coffee shop, bar, park, sporting venue, etc, Whim meets you where you are.

How to Whim
1. Set up your Whim Card – pick your vibe and connect socials
2. Open the Map - find active Whim locations nearby
3. Enter a spot – choose to display your card 
4. Get recs – suggestions for who to meet in real time
5. Meet first, message second – tap to exchange cards.

Meet the moment, on a Whim.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whim Entry Pass | $19.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2025-06-04

design and bug fixes

### 1.09 — 2025-05-21

Design and bug fixes!

### 1.08 — 2025-05-10

Notifications when near and at Whim Locations - Find people with similar interests as you!

### 1.07 — 2025-05-02

Business partnership features including a pass to both skip the line and pre pay the cover + Design updates!

### 1.06 — 2025-04-30

Business partnership features including a pass to both skip the line and pre pay the cover!

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