# Yo Friends! — Local activities near you

> Local activities near you (iPhone/iPad app by Jianing Xu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yo-friends/id6759908582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jianing Xu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881563926)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yo-friends/id6759908582/reviews.md

## What is Yo Friends!?

Yo! helps you discover nearby activities, communities, and people through shared interests.

Explore what is happening around you, create local plans, and connect with others based on the parts of your life you actually care about — from outdoor activities and casual hangouts to creative hobbies, food plans, study sessions, and community events.

With Yo!, you can:

• Discover nearby activities on a local map
• Create and share plans with people around you
• Build a profile around your interests
• Explore different dimensions of your social life
• Find communities and events that match your lifestyle
• Connect with people through real-world plans, not endless swiping

Yo! is designed for people who want a simple way to find what is happening nearby and meet others through shared context.

Whether you are new to an area, looking for weekend plans, or trying to build a more active local life, Yo! gives you a better way to discover people and places around you.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2026-08-26

This update is all about a smoother, more reliable experience:

• Fixed crashes right after creating an activity
• Post photos now load reliably — no more broken images
• Search locations worldwide, and discover more activities beyond your area
• Write longer reviews — up to 1,000 words, with a live word counter
• Support for names in Chinese and other languages
• Performance improvements and bug fixes

Thanks for using Yo! Keep the feedback coming.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-16

No release notes.

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