# iPhone AppStore Products Loopt (UPDATE) By Bianca | Published 2008-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-appstore-loopt References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-13515_3-9963268-26.html) & [loopt](https://loopt.com/loopt/sess/index.aspx) Loopt, the "social compass" that transforms your phone into a pinpointing device to show you where your contacts are at any given moment was just demonstrated on the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind) at WWDC. The GPS application will be free for iPhone users, enabling them to track their friends, via pinpoints on maps, in real time. Loopt will be available as soon as [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app) AppStore launches, along with other applications by Sega, eBay and TypePad. Loopt is already available on the [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q27), as seen in the demo above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Real-time GPS Tracking:** Loopt's success on the iPhone shows the demand for real-time GPS tracking applications. - **Social Location-based Services:** Loopt's ability to transform the phone into a 'social compass' highlights the growing trend of social location-based services. - **Mobile App Marketplace:** The inclusion of Loopt in Apple's AppStore and alongside major brands like eBay and Sega demonstrates the growth of the mobile app marketplace. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile App Development:** The demand for real-time GPS tracking and social location-based services creates opportunities for startups and established companies in mobile app development. - **Location-based Advertising:** Companies that offer location-based advertising services may look to partner with Loopt or similar social location-based services to reach their target audience more effectively. - **Travel and Tourism:** Real-time GPS tracking and social location-based services can disrupt the travel and tourism industry by providing personalized and interactive experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone Locator Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind.md) - [Real-Time Tracker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Social City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometrik-app.md) - [GPS Location Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ieasygo-location-changer.md) - [Location-Based Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-map.md) - [iOS-Influenced Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-2.md) - [Location-Based Message Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath.md) - [Customizable Friendship-Forging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iradius-networking-app.md)