Retrospect: Missed Connections
Stopgap Labs, Inc. Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Retrospect: Missed Connections is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by Stopgap Labs, Inc. Rated 4.8/5 from 6 ratings. Requires iOS 18.0.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 6 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 13 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Sep 18
- 2026 · v3.6.0
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About Retrospect: Missed Connections
Reimagine the way you meet people in person with Retrospect. Chat with people you see or pass by in real life without needing to approach them in the moment. Just create a Retrospect account and go online whenever you are out and about. Later, open the app to see the people you crossed paths with, even briefly. From there, you can connect privately and without pressure. If they add you back, you can start chatting instantly and securely. Missed opportunities and uncomfortable conversations are a thing of the past. Retrospect is a new, private way to meet people in real life, making it easy to start a conversation without sharing your phone number or Instagram with complete strangers. Privacy by Design: Retrospect opens the door to relationships that might never have started and makes it easy to open direct lines of communication. No one, including nearby individuals and the user you followed, will know how you interact with others on the app. Opportunity From concerts and conferences to everyday moments on campus, opportunities to meet new people are everywhere. But turning those moments into real connections is often difficult or impossible, leaving countless opportunities unrealized. Retrospect removes those barriers and unlocks a new world of social potential. Stop wondering, What if? How it works: Using Retrospect is simple. Just press Commence and spend time around other users. There is no need to stay on your phone. In fact, we designed the experience that way, with a strict two-hour minimum wait before you can view the people you encountered. This removes the pressure of being seen in real time and lets you go about your day without constantly checking your phone. Once the two-hour minimum has passed, open the app to see the people you crossed paths with at least two hours earlier. Keep in mind that not everyone will appear at the same time. The two-hour window begins from the first moment you encountered each individual, so every person becomes visible on their own timeline. From there, you can choose to follow someone, like their profile, or indicate that you would prefer to see them less. If they add you back, you can start chatting right away. Retrospect works best when more people around you are using it in real life, so spread the word and help unlock its full social potential. Terms of Use: https://stopgap.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://stopgap.io/privacy Contact Support: [email protected] Contact Us: [email protected]
Ratings & reviews
4.8
6 ratings
What’s new
Version 3.6.0 · Updated September 18, 2026
We fixed a few issues and made improvements
App privacy
The developer, Stopgap Labs, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location: Precise Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- User Content: Customer Support, Other User Content, Emails or Text Messages, Photos or Videos
- Diagnostics: Other Diagnostic Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name, Other User Contact Info
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Sensitive Info: Sensitive Info
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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