# SinglesAroundMe - GPS Dating

> The original GPS dating app—now rebuilt with social features for local singles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singlesaroundme.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singlesaroundme.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.singlesaroundme.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SinglesAroundMe Inc.
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 4,087,539
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (48,520 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-11
- **First published:** 2012-11-28
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.singlesaroundme.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.singlesaroundme.com](http://www.singlesaroundme.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.singlesaroundme.com/ContentPage\_id\_5.aspx](http://www.singlesaroundme.com/ContentPage_id_5.aspx)

## Description

SinglesAroundMe (S.A.M.) is the original GPS dating app that now blends social features into local dating. Since its 2010 launch, it has connected millions of singles through real-world proximity, and the latest update rebuilds the app with a familiar social feed that lets you follow, post updates, like, and comment with people nearby while staying true to dating locally.

Key features include AroundMe profiles, GPS-verified users shown as heart pins on a privacy-protected map, check-in location to verify conversations, direct messaging, and destination search for meeting in new cities. Safety and privacy controls let you show or hide your location, customize notifications, and report inappropriate behavior. The app remains 100% free to join with options to upgrade for more messaging and features.

## Rankings

- #27,996 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.singlesaroundme.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews emphasize onboarding problems (OTP verification not sent, login/registration failures) and stability issues (crashes). A portion of users, however, share positive experiences, saying the app helps meet people and find dates and that it’s good or excellent. Overall, strong dating-app appeal is marred by onboarding friction and reliability problems that hinder consistent usage.

### Pros

- Helps users meet people and find dates quickly.
- Overall positive sentiment, with multiple reviews calling it good, great, or excellent.
- Users report enjoying the app and having a positive initial impression.
- Some reviews indicate the app is useful for dating and improving social connections.

### Cons

- OTP/verification codes are frequently not sent, blocking registration and login.
- Login/registration flow is unreliable and support is hard to reach.
- The app crashes or is unstable for some users.
- General non-functional issues and reports that the app doesn't work as expected.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singlesaroundme.android)