Location-based social networking service for checking in at spots, sharing with friends, and discovering local places.
Difficulty connecting with friends in real life and discovering local spots amid fragmented social apps.
Difficulty connecting with friends in real life and discovering local spots amid fragmented social apps.
Enables private check-ins, friend sharing, and local discovery via a gamified, design-focused mobile app.
Enables private check-ins, friend sharing, and local discovery via a gamified, design-focused mobile app.
Paused active development as announced on April 20, 2023, through members-only Discord server.
Event Year: 2023
Paused active development as announced on April 20, 2023, through members-only Discord server.
Event Year: 2023
Gowalla was a location-based social networking service designed to facilitate real-world connections and local discovery. Addressing the challenge of fragmented social applications, Gowalla offered a mobile app that allowed users to check in privately at locations, share experiences with friends, and explore local spots through a gamified and visually appealing interface. The platform aimed to enhance social interactions and provide a more engaging way to discover the world around users. However, active development of Gowalla was paused, as announced on April 20, 2023, via a members-only Discord server, marking the end of the service's active phase. The reasons behind this decision remain undisclosed, leaving the future of Gowalla uncertain.
Gowalla was a location-based social networking service designed to facilitate real-world connections and local discovery. Addressing the challenge of fragmented social applications, Gowalla offered a mobile app that allowed users to check in privately at locations, share experiences with friends, and explore local spots through a gamified and visually appealing interface. The platform aimed to enhance social interactions and provide a more engaging way to discover the world around users. However, active development of Gowalla was paused, as announced on April 20, 2023, via a members-only Discord server, marking the end of the service's active phase. The reasons behind this decision remain undisclosed, leaving the future of Gowalla uncertain.
Freemium with street team memberships for premium features
Freemium with street team memberships for premium features
Users seeking local, in-person social connections
Users seeking local, in-person social connections
Development paused April 20, 2023 per Discord announcement.
Hiring: unknown
Development paused April 20, 2023 per Discord announcement.
Hiring: unknown
