Impulse – Indie app of the day

What is Impulse?


Impulse is a social media application that is kind of a mash up between Foursquare and Snapchat. Users post images and such and other people who are in the same area can see them and interact with them. It’s location based so the posts you see are from people in your immediate area.

It’s unique because it uses Snapchat’s self-destruct style picture shares so the things you see are not only in your area, but also time sensitive so you won’t see things that are old. From there you can interact with them as you please.

Along with the location-based features and the time sensitivity, users on Impulse are also mostly anonymous so you can interact without fear of someone thinking that it’s you until you’re ready to say something. There is also a way to privately message other users using anonymous private messages. While the intention was likely innocent, we’ve no doubt there will be people asking for hookups from the safety of anonymity.

Other than all that, you get a relatively modern interface that is easy to navigate. Since all posts are time sensitive, the network pretty much clears out every day so if it ever gains traction, you don’t have to deal with seeing the same stuff every day and that’s always nice.


Snapchat + Foursquare = Impulse

PROS

• Time sensitive posts means the network is fresh with new stuff every day.
• Anonymity lets you engage with others without revealing your identity until you're ready.
• If indeed the chat needs to go private, you have that option without giving out your phone number or email.
• Modern design is easy to navigate.

CONS

• Like all new social networks (and especially location based ones), there will likely not be a lot of content for early adopters.
• A brand new app means that there are definitely bugs that haven't yet been identified.

6.5
Overall, this is a new network so if you try it out now, you’ll be an early adopter which means your area may not have a lot of content in your area. If you do manage to stick it and if the app does become popular, it has the potential to be a lot of fun for people to find and engage with new people. Plus, it’s free!


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Source: Impulse (Google Play Weekly);
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