Question 1

What is Hobvia?

Accepted Answer

Hobvia is a location-based social platform that helps you meet people nearby who share your interests and hobbies. You can discover neighbors, join interest groups, schedule activities, and book local classes taught by professional instructors.

Question 2

How is Hobvia different from dating apps?

Accepted Answer

Hobvia is focused on platonic friendships and shared interests, not romantic connections. It helps you build a local community around hobbies like hiking, cooking, music, sports, and more.

Question 3

Can I teach classes on Hobvia?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If you set any interest to Professional level, you can list and monetize classes. Hobvia handles payments via Stripe Connect, and you keep 90% of booking fees (10% platform fee). You can offer per-session or monthly subscription classes.

Question 4

How much does Hobvia cost?

Accepted Answer

Hobvia has a free tier with full access to discovery, groups, and activities (10 messages per day limit). Premium is $6.99/month for unlimited messaging and advanced features. Instructors pay a 10% platform fee on class bookings.

Question 5

Is my location shared publicly?

Accepted Answer

No, Hobvia only shows your city-level location. Your exact address or precise coordinates are never shared with other users. You can set a discovery radius (1-50 miles) to find people nearby.