# Yolo Mate — Meetup with Travelers & Locals

> Social app for travelers and locals to organize and join meetups. (iPhone/iPad app by TaeJong Kang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yolo-mate/id1320404248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TaeJong Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225441521)
- Category: Social Networking, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2018-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yolo-mate/id1320404248/reviews.md

## What is Yolo Mate?

Meet Travelers and Locals with YoloMate!

Do you want to meet up with fellow travelers with similar interests to do something together while you're traveling?
Do you want to meet up with travelers who are visiting to your city? or visitors who are from the city/country where you want travel in near future?
Are you tired of endless and meaningless swiping and finally got matched when you already left that city?

Then please join or host a meet-up to meet fellow travelers or locals with YoloMate
• Find travel companions who have similar interests!
• Meet locals, learn about their cultures and have an authentic travel experience!
• Enjoy and share unique moments with new global friends!
• While other meet-up apps are designed to focus on consistent weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly meet-ups, YoloMate is designed to meet as a group whenever you want during the trip

How about when you are not traveling?
• Host a meet-up at a hidden place where only locals know for travelers visiting your city!
• Share your culture and give them memorable experiences!

And More
• Simply login with your Facebook or Kakao!
• Have a group chat with travelers without worrying about sharing your phone number or messenger ID!
• You can checkout local mates or travel mates either in your current city or in your traveling city!

Create a meet-up with YoloMate
1.  Log in with your Facebook or Kakao and complete the sign-up page
2-1 (for travel)Tab on calendar, add a trip schedule, then click on that
2-2 (for local)Tab on calendar then click on my local city
3. Create a meet-up
4. When someone request to join your meet-up, you can either accept or ignore
5. Once you accept, there will be a group chat created automatically and you can start to chat with them

Join a meet-up with YoloMate
1. Log in with your Facebook or Kakao and complete the sign-up page
2. Discover all the meet-ups that you are interested by selecting a city and the date
3. Join a meet-up that you are interested
4. When you are accepted to a meet-up, a group chat room will be created automatically. Feel free to start chatting and enjoy.

* Contact: yolomate.findwaylab@gmail.com

## Key features

- Find travel companions with similar interests
- Meet locals for authentic cultural experiences
- Host or join group meetups during trips
- Discover hidden local spots
- Group chat without sharing personal contact info
- Login with Facebook or Kakao

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yolo-mate/id1320404248/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great companion app for my travels

*2018-01-10, version 0.7.25*

This will be awesome for some upcoming trips.  I never know how to connect with other travelers who are looking for similar experiences as me.  This will be a big help!

**Developer response:** Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Yolo Mate

### What is Yolo Mate?

Yolo Mate is a social networking app designed to help travelers connect with each other and with locals. It facilitates the organization and joining of group meetups based on shared interests, aiming to provide authentic travel experiences.

### How does Yolo Mate help me find travel companions?

You can find travel companions by creating or joining meetups. The app allows you to specify your interests, helping you connect with others who share similar preferences for activities and exploration during your trip.

### Can I meet locals using Yolo Mate?

Yes, Yolo Mate enables you to meet locals who can share insights into their culture and hidden spots. This feature is designed to offer a more authentic travel experience beyond typical tourist attractions.

### How does Yolo Mate handle group chats?

Once you are accepted into a meetup, Yolo Mate automatically creates a group chat. This allows you to communicate with other participants without needing to share your phone number or personal messenger IDs.

### What devices does Yolo Mate support?

Yolo Mate is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users who own Apple mobile devices.

### What is the age rating for Yolo Mate?

Yolo Mate has an age rating of 17+. This indicates that the content may be suitable for mature audiences.

### How often is Yolo Mate updated?

The latest version of Yolo Mate is 0.9.4, which was last updated on October 16, 2019. Future updates will depend on the developer's release schedule.

### What is the user rating for Yolo Mate?

Yolo Mate has a user rating of 4.0 stars based on 4 ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.9.4 — 2019-10-16

- You can now login with Kakao!
- fixed a minor bug to make the app stability and improve app performance

### 0.9.3 — 2019-10-08

- You can now login with Kakao!
- fixed a minor bug to make the app stability and improve app performance

### 0.8.25 — 2019-05-31

fixed a minor bug to make the app stability and improve app performance

### 0.8.24 — 2019-05-28

fixed a minor bug to make the app stability and improve app performance

### 0.8.22 — 2019-05-13

fixed a minor bug to make the app stability and improve app performance

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