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24 alternatives to DropBy

An app to discover any place in the world in a casual way

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. DropBy launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Outbound on iOS▲133

   Discover the best local outdoor adventures

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hinterlands▲81

   Find your next adventure

   2016 · gohinterlands.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Plane▲227

   The social icebreaker. Connect with new people in new places

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Droppie▲72

   Discover cool pictures and new people everywhere you go!

   2015 · godroppie.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Wander▲68

   The travel app for singles

   2014 · thewanderapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Wonders▲140

   Inspiration app for stories about travel and outdoor culture

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Curiosity▲96

   Discover hidden treasures next door or across the globe

   2015 · tamper.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Radar▲121

   Your virtual travel guide from Yahoo!

   2016 · yahoo.tumblr.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Views▲118

   Discover spots by locals

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Pearlshare▲82

    Discover nearby places, recommended by your friends.

    2015 · pearlshare.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Dropr▲102

    A really easy online portfolio for creatives.

    2014 · dropr.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    MyLeisure▲94

    Find cool stuff to entertain you when you're bored

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    TravelGap▲72

    The favorite places of your friends & international bloggers

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Kindred▲99

    Friends for when you travel

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Shuffle▲68

    Your playlist of places

    2018 · shuffleapp.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    PindropMusic▲86

    Music suggestions based on location, mood, weather & more

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Guidrr▲109

    Community-created travel guides

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Skiplagged 2.0▲154

    Actually cheap flights & hotels

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    whimsy▲129

    Fly (relatively) last minute to interesting locations

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Find Penguins▲77

    Keep, share & explore your travels.

    2016 · findpenguins.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Travel Butler (iOS)▲120

    Knows what to pack, where to eat and what to see

    2014 · travelbutler.net · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Spotted Places▲89

    Discover new experiences from friends.

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Betadrop▲100

    Feedback from friends

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TapTag for iOS▲75

    Discover new experiences wherever you go

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →