LINK - with people nearby 1.6.6
It connects you with people nearby, lets you send voice and text messages. It also has nice features that allow users to chat with people from all over the world and get suggestions of people that you would like to meet.
Intuitive and fluent interface with lots of tools at hand
The app doesn't come with a tutorial or any kind of instructions, which is quite inconvenient since it means that new users won't get any guidance when launching this applications.
It doesn't have material design or a side menu with access to quick sections. A toolbar at the bottom of the screen allows users to check out all sections inside the app, leaving the screen clear for displaying suggestions of new friends.
Considering that it's a social networking app, you will need to complete a setup and provide some personal information before you can actually access its content.
Create your profile
The first thing that you need to do inside the app after launching it, is to create your own profile. You can choose from logging in with Facebook, using your email or your mobile phone number, but this option is only available in the US.
Next, you'll need to provide some information on your gender and age. Pick a picture from your gallery to add as a profile photo, as most users have one. You'll need to enable location services, the main menu comes with suggestions of users nearby. It's packed with many filters that you can use in order to sort them.
More features and some flaws
Your phone will buzz constantly because of notifications, so make sure to adjust them before they become really annoying. Users have the option of searching for people to chat with or for groups to join.
You can add friends to your network, send voice or text messages using plenty of stickers. In fact, the app is packed with all sort of stickers that you can download. Users snap pictures and share them with the whole network on the moments section.
As you chat and share moments, you get reputation points but if you get reported, the points level drops. The app has a feature that allows users to chat with people from other cities around the world.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
Although the UI doesn't use material design, navigation is seamless as it has lots of useful tools on the screen. |
Function8
It's a great way to meet new people and join all sort of groups, but it's not the best app in its category. |
Security4
Users share lots of personal information, like their location, phone number, photos, information so be careful when using this app. |
Battery8
Consumption is moderate, you don't need to worry about the app draining your battery resources. |
Price10
It doesn't come with any ads or in-app purchases which is quite nice. |
Compatibility8
It should work on devices running Android version 3.0 or later, making the app available to many users. |
It's a nice network, but not the best one in its category.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.6.6
- reviewed version:
- 1.6.6
- developer:
- IGG.COM
- category:
- LIFESTYLE
- os version req.:
- Android version 3.0 or later
- age rating:
- 17+
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 1688