
Ping Friends
Say Hey IRL
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
Ping transforms the spaces you already love—cafés, campuses, co-working hubs, festivals—into vibrant, real-time communities. Check in, discover people who share your interests, start a secure chat, and disappear as soon as you do. No endless feeds, no invasive tracking—just authentic moments with people around you.
REAL-TIME PEOPLE MAP
• One-tap check-in shows who is at your venue right now, organized by shared interests and mutual friends
• Automatic check-in/out keeps your status accurate without draining battery
• Only venue-level location is shared—your exact GPS coordinates stay private
PING TO CONNECT
• Each day you receive a limited number of Pings—high-signal nudges that say “let’s talk” without the pressure of a full message
• Recipients can accept, decline, or ignore; no unsolicited DMs
• Optional icebreakers help you skip small talk and dive right in
DISAPPEARING, ENCRYPTED CHAT
• Chats launch with end-to-end encryption and a countdown timer
• Switch between temporary, scheduled deletion, or permanent mode at any time
• “Burn after reading” messages self-destruct once viewed
• Venue-exit deletion wipes messages when either person leaves the area
• Read receipts, typing indicators, and media sharing included
FRIENDS & FOLLOW-UPS
• Turn great conversations into lasting friendships with a mutual add
• See when friends are checked in nearby and pick up right where you left off
• Weekly activity summaries highlight your favorite spots, top conversations, and new connections
BUILT FOR PRIVACY
• Visibility Preferences let you appear to everyone, friends-only, or no one at all
• Location precision tiers—from city-level to exact venue—switchable any time
• Full location usage history and one-tap data wipe
• Analytics are aggregated and anonymous; opt out whenever you like
WHY PING?
Social networks became endless feeds and follower counts. Ping returns connection to the present moment: two people, the same place, the same time. It is light enough to use on a coffee run yet powerful enough to build communities in lecture halls, conferences, and nightlife.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Sign in with your email
2. Select a few interests; change them whenever you like.
3. Check in once or enable Auto-Check-In and let Ping handle the rest.
SAFETY & MODERATION
• Block, mute, and report from any profile or chat
PRICING
Ping is free to download and use
REQUIREMENTS
• Location Services and Bluetooth (for precise indoor venue check-in)*
• Internet connection
*Ping uses energy-efficient geofencing and Bluetooth beacons where available. Continuous GPS is never required.
AGE RATING & LEGAL
Must be 17 +. Ping is not a dating app. Harassment, sexual solicitation, and hate speech are strictly prohibited.
Download Ping now and make the most of the moment around you—before it’s gone.
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- UI updates
- UX refinements
- Bug fixes
The developer, YMMV, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- YMMV LLC
- Size
- 26.2 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Frequent
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2025