Crank vs RAIR

Crank helps you discover what’s happening around you and connect with people in real life. From campus activities and club events to social gatherings and nightlife, Crank makes it easy to see what’s going on and decide where to go — together. Browse events near you, see what friends are attending, and find something to do without endless group chats or scrolling. Whether you’re planning something casual or heading out for the night, Crank helps turn plans into real experiences. With Crank, you can: - Discover campus activities, club events, and social gatherings - See what friends are attending or hosting - Explore local events happening around you - Make plans faster and go out with confidence Crank is built to bring people together.

RAIR brings your favorite people and places together. Keep up with who's going out, discover local events, and make plans that bring you together in real life. RAIR is launching city by city. To create a useful local experience, access may open in phases based on city availability and local activity. If RAIR is not active in your city yet, you can apply to join your city’s waitlist and be notified as access expands. How RAIR Works: 1. Apply or log in RAIR is rolling out by city. New users can apply to join their city’s waitlist, and existing users can log in if they already have access. 2. Discover what is happening Members start with Out Now, where they can explore active venues, restaurants, lounges, rooftops, bars, nightclubs, and local spots. 3. Plan a night out Using the Going Out feature, members can choose where they are going, set a time, and control visibility. Plans can be public to the community, count-only, or private. 4. Send invite requests Members can send invite requests for real-world plans such as dinners, drinks, events, and nights out. 5. Share temporary moments Members can share moments from real-world experiences so the community can see what is happening in the local scene. 6. Connect with the community RAIR includes a member directory so users can recognize and connect with others in their local community. The directory supports trusted local interaction and real-world social activity. The core RAIR experience is the Going Out feature. Members can view community activity around venues, receive updates when followed members head out, and stay connected to real-world local activity. Features include: • City-by-city rollout with phased access • Local nightlife and venue discovery • Going Out feature for planning and sharing nights out • Active venues, restaurants, lounges, rooftops, bars, and nightclubs • Community activity around local spots • Invite requests for real-world plans • Activity updates when followed members go out • Temporary moments from real-world nights • Member directory for local community discovery • Member-to-member messaging • Visibility controls for public, count-only, or private plans • Safety tools including hide, ghost, block, and report RAIR is built for local discovery, nightlife activity, real-world plans, community interaction, and shared social experiences. Availability may vary by city as RAIR expands.