Frequently asked questions
What is porpor?
porpor is a free iPhone app for sending your friends (your besties) a por. One tap on the button and your bestie gets a notification. Around that there are streaks, games, badges and top lists.
What is a por?
A por is a digital poke ("por" is Dutch for poke). It says "thinking of you" without typing anything. You can add an emoji, a short message or your location, but you don't have to.
Is porpor free?
Yes. porpor is free, with no ads and no in-app purchases.
Which devices does porpor work on?
porpor works on iPhone with iOS 18 or later. An Android version will follow later.
Do I need an account?
No. You pick a nickname and an emoji and you're good to go. No email, password or phone number needed. Got a new phone? Move your account with a code from the settings.
How do I add a bestie?
Tap "Add bestie" and scan your bestie's QR code, or send them your own code (for example K7QX-M2PA). That works from a distance too.
Can anyone por me?
No. Only people who scanned or typed your code can por you. There is no search, and strangers can't reach you. You can always unfriend or block someone, and get a fresh code in the settings.
How does a streak work?
A day counts when you both porred each other. Every day you manage that, the streak of your duo grows. Skip a day and it starts over.
What is a SUPERPOR?
A SUPERPOR is a por you can only give when you're actually together. The app notices that over Bluetooth. There is one per duo per day, and it counts as a streak day for both of you.
What happens to my messages and my location?
A message or location on a por is deleted from our server as soon as your bestie has seen the por. They never end up in the push notification. All the details are in the privacy policy.
How do I delete my account?
In the app: Settings, then "Delete my account". Your profile, besties, pors and badges are gone right away.
Who makes porpor?
porpor is made by GeNx BV from Hemiksem, Belgium. The idea was born during a Masjien hackathon.