You've shown up to
somewhere that
just wasn't it.

You checked Google — found reviews from 2022. Scrolled Instagram — a perfectly staged photo with no clue what Today actually looks like. Asked friends — got five different answers. You showed up anyway. Wrong crowd. Wrong energy. Wrong night.

Sound familiar? HAPA was built because we were tired of it too.

01
Stale reviews don't reflect Today

TripAdvisor, Google Maps — great for history. Useless for knowing if a venue is packed right now.

02
Social media shows highlights, not reality

Algorithms bury small venues. What you see is curated, not current.

03
No way to feel the vibe before you go

Until now. HAPA gives you a live window into every venue, before you walk out the door.

HAPA app — Check the vibe before you step out

Live discovery for
every type of
vibe.

HAPA is the app for people who want to know what's happening in their city today — not what happened last month. Think TripAdvisor meets live stories, built for the present moment.

Venue owners post directly from their phones — real photos, real video, right now — and you see it instantly in a location-aware discovery feed built around where you are.

Whether you're looking for bars near you Today, a restaurant week, a live concert, a community market, or a sports watch party — if it's happening in your city, it's on HAPA.

Nightlife
Dining & Restaurants
Concerts & Live Music
Game Nights
Events & Shows
Fitness & Wellness
Arts & Culture
Sports & Watch Parties
Markets & Pop-ups
Community

Simple by
design.

01
Step One

Open & Allow Location

Open HAPA and allow location access. The app instantly loads your city's live feed — the top 5 active spots appear as story rings at the top, the full vibes feed loads below.

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Step Two

Tap a Vibe, Feel the Room

Tap any story ring or venue card to see the latest post from that spot — real photos and videos uploaded by the venue today, with the area, venue type, and time since posting shown right on the card.

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Step Three

Hit Get Directions & Go

Every card shows the venue's area and a live travel time estimate. Tap Get Directions and your maps app opens with the route ready. No searching. No copy-pasting. Just leave.

01
Step One

Sign Up with Your Phone

Enter your phone number, receive a one-time code, tap verify — you're in. No passwords, no email, no forms. Set up your venue name, type, area and photos once and you're live permanently.

02
Step Two

Post What's Happening Today

Shoot a photo or short video straight from the app — your crowd, the stage, Today's special. It uploads in the background while you get back to running the night, and goes live in your city's feed instantly.

03
Step Three

Watch People Walk In

Your dashboard tracks post views, likes, and profile visits in real time. Every number represents someone in your city who opened your vibe and considered making the trip. Simple data. Real signal.

The only app built
for right now.

HAPA TripAdvisor Google Maps Instagram Eventbrite
Shows live venue energy today
Content posted by venue in real-time
Covers all types of city experiences Partial
Discovery based on what's on Today
No algorithm burying small venues
Free for venues to list and post
Built specifically for live city discovery
"TripAdvisor tells you what a place was like. Instagram shows you what someone wants you to see. HAPA shows you what's actually happening."

Built for both sides
of a great night out.

For people exploring the city

City-filtered live feedThe home feed loads venues in your city ranked by who posted most recently — the top 5 active spots sit as story rings at the very top.
Story rings for top venuesThe 5 most active venues today appear as tappable story rings. Tap one and you go straight into that venue's latest vibe — no scrolling needed.
Search by name or neighbourhoodSwitch to the Search tab and type any venue name or area. Results pull from venues across your city with live distance shown next to each one.
Live travel time on every cardEach venue card calculates your travel time from your current GPS position in real time — so you know if it's a 5-minute or 30-minute trip before you decide.
Get Directions — one tapEvery card has a Get Directions button. Tap it and your maps app opens with the venue already set as the destination. No address hunting.
No account needed to browseThe app signs you in anonymously on first load. You see the full feed, all vibes, search and directions — without creating a profile or entering anything.

For venue and event owners

Photo & video posts from the appCapture straight from your phone camera inside the app — photos or videos. The upload runs in the background so you don't have to wait around for it to finish.
Your post appears in the city feed instantlyOnce posted, your vibe shows up in the live feed for everyone in your city. Active venues surface to the top — so the more you post, the more visible you are.
Permanent venue profile — set onceAdd your venue name, type, area and images once during onboarding. Your profile stays live and discoverable every night without you touching it again.
Phone number login, no passwordsEnter your number, get a one-time code, tap verify. That's the whole login. No email, no password to forget, no friction between you and posting.
Dashboard: views, likes, profile visitsThree numbers, one screen. See how many people watched your post, liked it, and visited your profile. Exactly what's in the app — nothing inflated, nothing hidden.
Free to start, Pro when you're readyList your venue and post up to 3 vibes a day at no cost. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited posts, guaranteed top 5 placement, and verified badge — from $25 per month.

Stop hoping
people find you.
Show them what
they're missing.

Every night, people nearby open their phones and search for somewhere to go — "bars near me," "events Today," "what's happening near me." HAPA puts your venue directly in front of that decision.

No algorithm deciding your reach. No ad spend required. Start free — upgrade when you want more reach.

See Plans & Pricing

Free to start. No credit card. Under 5 minutes to go live.

Got a big event this weekend? Boost it for $10 and pin it to the top of your city's feed for 24 hours — no subscription needed.

Free
To list & post up to 3 vibes daily
<5m
To set up your complete venue profile
Pro
Unlimited posts + guaranteed top 5 daily
$10
To boost one event to the top of feed
Reach people at the decision momentYour vibe appears when users are actively looking for somewhere to go Today.
No algorithm determining your visibilityDiscovery on HAPA is sorted by location and recency — not follower count or ad budget.
One post, immediate presenceA single photo or video of Today's energy puts you live in the feeds of everyone nearby.

Everything you want
to know about HAPA.

What is HAPA and how does it work?
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HAPA is a live city discovery app that shows you what's happening at venues and events near you right now. Venue owners post short photos and videos — called vibes — directly from their phones. Those posts appear instantly in a location-aware feed for anyone nearby who's looking for somewhere to go. You browse the feed, watch the vibes, and head out knowing exactly what to expect.

What types of venues and events can I find on HAPA?
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HAPA covers every type of city outing — bars, clubs, and nightlife; restaurants and dining events; live concerts and music nights; comedy, theatre, and spoken word; game nights and entertainment venues; fitness and wellness events; art galleries and pop-up markets; sports viewing parties; community festivals and seasonal events. If it's happening in your city today, it belongs on HAPA.

Is HAPA free to download and use?
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Yes — completely free for explorers, always. Browse the full discovery feed, watch vibes, like posts, get directions and search venues without paying anything, ever. For venue owners, listing your venue and posting up to 3 vibes per day is free. Pro and Elite subscription plans are available for venues that want unlimited posts, guaranteed top 5 placement, and more reach — but they're optional. You can use HAPA as a venue owner at no cost indefinitely.

Do I need to create an account to browse venues?
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No. You can browse the full live discovery feed, watch venue vibes, and search for places without creating an account or logging in. Anonymous browsing is built in by default. You only need to sign up if you're a venue owner who wants to post content.

How is HAPA different from TripAdvisor, Google Maps, or Instagram?
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TripAdvisor and Google Maps are review and information platforms — they tell you what a place was like, based on reviews that could be weeks or months old. Instagram is a social platform driven by algorithms that often bury smaller venues unless they pay for ads. HAPA is built for right now: content posted by venues today, surfaced by location, so you can make decisions based on what's actually happening Today — not what someone thought last November.

I own a venue. How do I post a vibe?
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Sign up with your phone number — you'll receive a one-time code to verify. Set up your venue profile once: name, type, location, and photos. Then post from your phone camera anytime: shoot a short photo or video of what's happening at your venue Today, and it goes live in the discovery feeds of people nearby. The whole signup takes under 5 minutes. Each post takes under 60 seconds.

How long do vibes stay live on the feed?
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Vibes are short-lived by design — they're built to represent what's happening today, not serve as a permanent archive. This keeps the discovery feed always current and relevant. Venue owners can post new vibes anytime to stay active in local feeds.

Which cities is HAPA available in?
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HAPA is launching across cities, with Nairobi leading the rollout. Expansion is driven by venue sign-ups and user demand — the more venue owners and explorers join from your city, the faster we activate it. Download the app to see what's live near you, or list your venue to help bring HAPA to your city.

What do the Pro and Elite plans include?
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Pro gives venue owners unlimited daily posts, guaranteed placement in the top 5 venues shown to users each day, priority ranking in the city feed, full engagement metrics, and a verified badge. Elite includes everything in Pro plus one event spotlight per month, a featured city discovery banner, analytics export, and multi-location management. See the full pricing section below for exact costs in your local currency.

Can I promote a single event without subscribing?
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Yes. The Event Boost is a one-time purchase available to any venue — including free tier — that pins your post to the top of your city's discovery feed for 24 or 48 hours. It's designed for big nights, special events, or any time you want maximum visibility without committing to a monthly plan. Boosts start at $10 and can be purchased directly from your venue dashboard.

Start free.
Grow with Pro.

Every venue lists free. Upgrade when you want guaranteed reach, unlimited posts, and top placement — paid monthly in your local currency via M-Pesa.

Free
$0 / month
Start getting discovered

Get your venue on the map. Post daily, appear in the city feed, and start building presence before you spend a cent.

Up to 3 vibe posts per day
Permanent venue profile
Appears in city discovery feed
Basic engagement metrics
No top 5 placement guarantee
No verified badge
No event spotlight
Get Started Free
Elite
$75 / month

For high-volume venues, clubs running multiple nights a week, and event promoters managing several locations across a city.

Everything in Pro
1 Event spotlight per month
3 free daily Post Boosts
Daily Venue Ads
Advanced stats and trends
Priority support
multi-location management
Early access to new features
Get Elite
Just need to promote one big event? The Event Boost pins your vibe to the top of your city's discovery feed for 24 hours — no subscription needed. Any tier, any time. One big night? One boost.
$10 per 24hr boost

Today is
waiting. So is
your city.

Download HAPA and never miss what's happening around you. Free to explore. Free to post. Always live.

Free to download  ·  iOS & Android  ·  No sign-up to browse