# Experiential Messaging Apps Meetey Helps You Share Experiences with Others Nearby By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-experiences References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/meetey/id609188447?mt=8) & [meetey](http://www.meetey.com/) One of the pitfalls of trying to share experiences on social media is that your posts or photos may not be reaching a local audience, but this is where the Meetey app changes things. Meetey is an app that lets you [share words and photos in real-time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnow), so that if you're at a sporting event, a concert or checking out a landmark on another continent you're able to make connections with others who are nearby. Since people can comment on photos and "heart" shared posts, Meetey makes it so that you can harness the power of social messaging to make new friends nearby by sharing exciting personal experiences. No matter if you're [exploring a new country](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo) or playing tourist in your own city, this app is a great way to make meaningful new bonds with others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Real-time Experiential Sharing:** Opportunity to develop apps that enable real-time sharing of experiences to connect people with similar interests and activities. - **Geolocation-based Social Networking:** Disruptive potential for apps that use geolocation to connect individuals with others nearby, fostering new connections and friendships. - **Personalized Nearby Discovery:** Innovation opportunities for apps that offer personalized recommendations and discovery of nearby experiences based on location and interests. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Networking:** Opportunity to develop experiential messaging platforms that enhance real-time sharing of experiences and foster new connections. - **Mobile App Development:** Demand for skilled developers to create geolocation-based apps that enable users to connect with others nearby and share experiences. - **Tourism and Travel:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the tourism industry through personalized discovery platforms that connect travelers with local experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Location-Based Message Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath.md) - [Community Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beezle-social.md) - [Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viberse-app.md) - [Trailer-Making Life Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moments.md) - [Local Social Chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-social-chats.md) - [In-Person Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app.md) - [Real-Time Social Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-maps.md) - [Location-Based Photo Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-picture-albums.md) - [Photo-Based Travel Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-travel-app.md)