3.4.4 (April 29, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-04-29)[3]) 3.4.4 (April 29, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-04-29)[4]) [±] Untappd is a geosocial networking service and mobile phone application founded by Greg Avola and Tim Mather that allows its users to check in as they drink beers, and share these check-ins and their locations with their friends.
[7][8] In 2016, an updated version of the application allowed users to find a beer by scanning its barcode[9] Untappd uses Foursquare for its location services.
Local badges are earned from checking in at specific locations participating in an Untappd for Business promotion.
[12] On January 15, 2016, Untappd announced that it would become a subsidiary of Next Glass, a beer and wine rating and suggesting application.
[13][14] Both companies indicated their applications will remain independent, but will benefit from increased data integrations.