# Map Messenger Apps Jink is a Location-Sharing App that Combines Messaging with Geotagging By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/location-sharing References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/23/jink-app/) & [crunchbase](http://www.crunchbase.com/product/jink) The Jink [location-sharing app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-home-safe) is made to do one thing—make your whereabouts extremely clear to your friends. Developed by Greenhouse Apps, this app is comparable to Foursquare's Swarm, [Facebook's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinnect) Nearby Friends and [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind) Find My Friends, but it does have some unique features to help it stand out in a market that's already saturated with location-pinpointing apps. The aim of the Jink app is to make sharing your exact location as easy as calling or texting someone. When you want to share your location with a friend, the app displays a map of the city, so that when you and a friend are moving closer to one another, it's apparent. Rather than having to switch back and forth from Jink to a messenger, Jink simply has your chats pop up in bubbles over your point on the map. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Location-sharing Apps:** The increasing popularity of location-sharing apps like Jink and its unique features provide an opportunity for businesses to develop their own location-sharing apps. - **Location-based Messaging:** Businesses can capitalize on the trend of location-based messaging by integrating their messaging apps with location-tracking technology, such as Jink. - **Real-time Location Sharing:** There is an opportunity for businesses to focus on developing real-time location-sharing features, like Jink, to improve social interaction and networking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Networking:** Jink is an example of social network-mediated location sharing that can be leveraged by businesses for expanding their social networking industry presence. - **Messaging Apps:** Businesses in messaging apps industry can make use of Jink's real-time location-sharing feature to create innovative messaging platforms. - **Geolocation Technology:** Jink showcases the importance of geolocation technology and how other industries can incorporate it to improve location-based services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Group Location Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kliq.md) - [Location-Based Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-map.md) - [Real-Time Social Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-maps.md) - [Map Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinmap.md) - [Social City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometrik-app.md) - [Real-Time Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentshub.md) - [Phone Locator Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind.md) - [Social Sharing Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-sharing-platform.md) - [Social Review Platform Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ping-app.md)