Bump turns location sharing into a rich way to stay connected, letting you see much more than just where your friends are.

What we love: Keeping up on fun details like a friend’s battery level, how long they spent at a spot, or how fast they’re driving. Those playful insights can spark IRL plans: When you’re with friends, each person can shake their iPhone to let others know you’re together—and the quickest route to your location.

Quick tip: The app’s scratch map uses your location to calculate how much of your local community you’ve explored. Check the leaderboard to see who among your friends will reach 100 percent first.

Meet the creator: Founded by the developers of the social app Zenly, Bump was built to strengthen real-world friendships. Its 50-person, Paris-based team represents 25 nationalities.