# Social Icebreaker Apps The Plane App Helps You Connect with New People with Less Awkwardness By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-03-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-app References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/02/plane/) & [tryplane](http://tryplane.com/) The Plane app is specifically designed to help you with [social icebreakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/is-this-seat-taken-campaign). The mobile app for iOS devices helps you "connect with new people in new places," making it ideal for travellers and digital nomads. The social icebreaker app makes it easier for users to arrange activities or find out about cool events nearby. The Plane app enables you to write 'signals' and get responses in whatever city you are in. You can also create your own digital contact card, making it easier for you to exchange information with people you connect with. You can also ask questions and find out what's happening near you, which could come in handy if you have a lengthy layover. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Icebreaker Apps:** The Plane App enables users to connect with new people in new places, creating potential for new social networking and travel solutions - **Mobile Networking:** The app's digital contact card feature presents opportunities for innovation in mobile networking - **Location-based Services:** The app's ability to inform users about nearby activities and events presents opportunities for disrupting location-based services ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel Industry:** The Plane App's ability to connect travelers with locals and other travelers presents opportunities for innovation in the travel industry - **Mobile App Development:** The app's unique features and growing demand in the market presents opportunities for innovation in the mobile app development industry - **Social Networking:** The app's emphasis on connecting people presents opportunities for disrupting social networking and dating app industries ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo.md) - [Conversation-Starting Prompt Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engaging-conversation.md) - [Community-Oriented Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-pig-app.md) - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [Simplified Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps.md) - [In-Person Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app.md) - [AI-Powered Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bu-app.md) - [Portable Ice-Breaker Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyology.md) - [Connective Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-apps1.md)