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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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

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  • 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