HotSpot
Armani Akines Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch
HotSpot is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by Armani Akines. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 26.2. Updated September 10, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 3 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 11 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 10
- 2026 · v3.0.0
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About HotSpot
HotSpot shows you where the night is happening, right now. See live crowd counts at places you love around you, so you always know what's happening and who's there. Check in when you arrive to join the crowd and unlock deals that get better as more people show up. Browse venues, live crowd counts, photos, and events the moment you open the app. Sign up when you want to check in, earn perks, or find your friends. WHAT YOU CAN DO - See real-time crowd counts at nearby venues on a live map and feed - Check in at a venue to unlock discounts that grow with the crowd - Redeem rewards right at the register, no printouts or codes to fumble - See which friends are out and where, when they choose to share - Discover new spots nearby and follow the ones you love FOR BUSINESSES Own a venue? Claim your listing to post events, set up loyalty tiers, and turn a busy night into a fuller one. Track live foot traffic, run crowd-based offers, and redeem rewards from a simple cashier view. PRIVACY YOU CONTROL Your profile and check-ins are private by default. You choose whether to share your check-ins with friends, and you can report or block anyone at any time. Location is only used to find nearby venues and confirm your check-ins. HotSpot is built for going out. Find your crowd, bring your friends, and never miss another fun night.
What’s new
Version 3.0.0 · Updated September 10, 2026
HotSpot had a glow up! Tonight Wall See what people are posting from venues right now. Switch between the spots near you and everywhere in your city. WhereAt™ Events Tap in on any event to see how many people are coming, and how many of them are your Spotters. HappySpot™ No more hunting Happy Hour info every time you want a deal. HappySpot sources all of its deals from venues' sites, social media, and local newsletters. Spotters Bump Hold your phone next to theirs to swap profiles in a second, no usernames to spell out. Plus more features including Perks Wallet, TopSpotter Leaderboards, New Spotter Profiles, and Dark Mode. Also in this version Lots of fixes under the hood including security, performance improvements, service reliability, and many many more.
App privacy
The developer, Armani Akines, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
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: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name, Phone Number
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Other User Content
Used for: 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
Used for: Analytics
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