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Getting Started

Download Sorom from the App Store or Google Play Store. Open the app and tap "Get Started." You must be 18+ to create an account. Start by entering your email address and password. If you were referred by a friend, enter their referral code during signup. After creating your account, you'll have to verify your email address. Check your inbox for a verification email and enter the code provided.

The personality quiz takes about 5 minutes and helps us understand your travel style, preferences, and personality traits. Your answers power our ConneXions matching algorithm, ensuring you're paired with compatible travel companions who share your interests, pace, and adventure level. You can retake the quiz anytime from your ConneXions profile settings.

A complete profile increases your match quality significantly. Include:

  • Profile photos: Add 3-6 photos showing your face clearly and you in travel settings
  • Bio: Share your travel style, travel/availability dates, and what you're looking for
  • Travel interests: Select activities you enjoy (adventure, culture, food, relaxation, etc.)
  • Languages spoken: Help connect with travelers who share your languages
  • Upcoming trips: Add destinations you're planning to visit

Free tier includes:

  • 7 ConneXion requests per week - this is to reduce spamming and encourage travelers to seriously consider who they send requests to
  • Journal & Moments feed access
  • Basic matching algorithm
  • Chat with matches
  • Create and join itineraries
  • Price Check requests (browse quotes)
  • All safety features

Premium ($89.99/year) adds:

  • Unlimited ConneXion requests
  • Advanced matching with compatibility scores
  • Enhanced verification option & filter travelers by verification status
  • Flight tracking with real-time updates
  • Price Check reservations with booking rewards
  • Maya AI Travel Advisor
  • Extended Live ConneXions
  • SMS safety alerts
  • Offline itinerary access
  • Enhanced notifications for emergency contacts (Email, SMS, Push)
  • Priority customer support

Earn Sorom Points through various activities:

  • Friend signs up: 250 points
  • Friend completes profile: 250 points
  • Friend makes first match: 250 points (one-time)
  • Friend goes premium (within 30 days): 500
  • 5 referrals in a month: 500
  • Price Check booking: 1 point per dollar spent (Premium members only)
  • Approved Interesting Places submission: 50 points

Redeem points for Premium membership (5,000 points = 1 year premium).

ConneXions (Matching)

Our algorithm considers multiple factors to find your ideal travel companions:

  • Personality compatibility: Based on your quiz answers
  • Travel style alignment: Adventure level, pace, budget preferences
  • Destination overlap: Where you both want to go
  • Schedule compatibility: When you're available to travel
  • Shared interests: Activities and experiences you both enjoy

Premium members see detailed compatibility scores showing exactly why you're matched.

  • 1-on-1 Matches: Connect with individual travelers for more personal trip planning
  • Group Matches: Join existing trip groups of 2 people heading to the same destination
  • Live Matches: Find travelers already at your current location for spontaneous meetups

You can set your preferences for which match types you're interested in from Settings > Matching Preferences.

ConneXion requests expire after 7 days if not accepted. You will see a countdown timer on users' profile cards so you know when they're about to expire. This keeps the community active and ensures you're connecting with travelers who are currently engaged. If a request expires, you can send a new one (counts against your monthly limit for Free users).

ConneXion requests do not expire for Premium members. Premium members also get unlimited requests.

Compatibility scores (Premium feature) range from 0-100%:

  • 90-100%: Exceptional match - very similar travel styles and interests
  • 75-89%: Strong match - compatible on most key factors
  • 60-74%: Good match - some differences that could complement each other
  • Below 60%: May have significant differences in travel preferences

Tap on the score to see a breakdown of what's driving the compatibility rating.

Yes! Go to Settings > Matching Preferences to customize:

  • Age range of potential matches
  • Gender preferences
  • Maximum distance for Live matches
  • Preferred group sizes
  • Travel budget range
  • Languages spoken
  • Enhanced verification filter (Premium members only)

To unmatch: Open the chat with the person, tap the menu icon (three dots) in the top right, and select "Unmatch." This removes the connection and deletes your chat history. You can also unmatch a user from the Active tab of My ConneXions page by tapping the menu icon on their profile card, and selecting "Unmatch."

To block: Same menu, select "Block & Report." Blocked users cannot see your profile, send you requests, or contact you in any way. You can manage blocked users in Settings > Privacy > Blocked Users.

Live ConneXions is a real-time location sharing feature that shows nearby travelers on an interactive map. It's completely opt-in — you choose when to make yourself visible. Start a session, browse nearby travelers, view compatibility scores on their profile preview cards, and connect spontaneously. Only visible to other travelers who are also in an active Live ConneXions session.

Session durations depend on your plan:

  • Free: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour
  • Premium: Up to 4 hours

All sessions auto-expire at the end of the selected duration. You can end a session early at any time.

Yes, safety is built into every aspect of Live ConneXions:

  • Completely opt-in: Your location is never shared unless you actively start a session
  • Time-limited: Sessions automatically expire — no indefinite location sharing
  • Block enforcement: Blocked users can never see you, even during live sessions
  • Matched travelers only: Only visible to travelers who also have active sessions

Chat & Communication

Once someone accepts your ConneXion request (or you accept theirs), a chat is automatically created. Go to the Messages tab to find your conversations. We suggest starting with a friendly greeting and mentioning something specific from their profile or your shared travel interests.

Yes! Tap the attachment icon in the chat to share:

  • Photos from your gallery or camera
  • Videos (up to 2 minutes)
  • Interesting journals related to your trip
  • Itinerary items from your trips

All media is encrypted and stored securely. You can also share your Moments directly to chats.

Yes, read receipts are on by default. You'll see a checkmark when your message is delivered and a double checkmark when it's read. You can disable read receipts in Settings > Privacy > Read Receipts. Note: If you turn them off, you also won't see when others read your messages.

To mute: Open the chat, tap the group name at the top, then toggle "Mute Notifications." You can mute for 1 hour, 8 hours, 1 day, or indefinitely.

To leave: Same menu, scroll down and tap "Leave Group." You'll need to be re-invited to rejoin. Note: You cannot leave a group if you're the only admin - transfer admin rights first.

Yes. Long-press on a message you sent and select "Delete." You can choose to delete for yourself only or for everyone in the chat. Messages can be deleted for everyone within 24 hours of sending. After that, you can only delete for yourself.

Itinerary Planning

Go to the Trips tab and tap "Create Itinerary." Enter your destination, travel dates, and give it a name. Then add a budget, specify if it is a group trip or solo trip, and add a description. You can then add items day-by-day including flights,activities, restaurants, accommodations, and transportation. Invite your travel companions to collaborate in real-time.

You can add 9 different item types:

  • Activity: Tours, attractions, experiences
  • Restaurant: Dining reservations and food spots
  • Accommodation: Hotels, hostels, Airbnbs
  • Flight: Link to flight tracking (Premium)
  • Transportation: Trains, buses, car rentals
  • Meeting Point: Where to meet your group
  • Note: General information or reminders
  • Expense: Track costs and split bills
  • Custom: Anything else!

Invite travel companions to your itinerary by tapping "Invite" and selecting from your matches or sharing a link. The itinerary creator is automatically designated as the group admin. All collaborators can:

  • See all itinerary items
  • Comment on suggestions in the related group chat
  • Vote on proposed activities
  • See changes in real-time
  • See total itinerary cost and what they owe. Bill can be split either evenly or based on what each person voted for. The admin controls how the bill is split.

The itinerary creator can set permissions to control who can edit vs. view only. If the itinerary creator is a premium member, they can share offline access with up to 3 other members.

When you can't decide between options, create a vote! Add multiple suggestions (e.g., 3 different restaurants) and have collaborators vote on their preferences. All collaborators can see the voting status, who voted on what, and whose votes are still pending. Great for democratic trip planning!

Add expenses to your itinerary and specify who paid and who's splitting the cost. Sorom automatically calculates who owes whom in real time as expenses are added. Supports multiple currencies.

Yes! Tap the share icon on any itinerary to export as:

  • PDF: Beautiful formatted document perfect for printing
  • Calendar: Add all events to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook
  • Link: Share a view-only link with anyone (they don't need the app)

Price Check & Bookings

Tap "Book" on the nav bar. Choose your request type — Hotel, Transfer, or Package. Submit the price you found on any OTA (Booking.com, Expedia, etc.) along with your travel details. Our travel agents will review your request and respond with a matched or better price. Premium users can then complete and pay for their reservation securely.

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We accept credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover). Free users can submit Price Check requests and browse agent quotes. Premium users can complete reservations and pay through the app. We never store your card details.

5,000 points = 1 year of Premium membership. Premium members also earn 1 point per dollar spent on completed Price Check bookings and can redeem 100 points for a dollar off reservations. Open the app side menu, select "Points" to see your balance and redeem options.

To make changes or cancel a reservation, go to your reservation detail and tap "Manage Your Trip." From there, you can submit change requests (dates, guest details, or cancellation) which are reviewed by our travel agents. Cancellation policies vary by booking and will be clearly displayed before you confirm your reservation.

Once your reservation is confirmed, you'll see a detailed reservation screen with your confirmation number, hotel details, and booking policies. Each booking is assigned a Sorom SRM-XXXXXXXX reference number and a travel supplier confirmation number. You can also tap "Add to Itinerary" to link the booking to your trip plan.

Flight Tracking (Premium)

Premium members can add flights by going to any itinerary and tapping "Add Flight." Enter your flight number (e.g., AA1234) and date. We'll automatically pull in departure/arrival times, terminals, and gate information. We are working on implementing an email forwarding option to auto-import your reservations.

Flight data is refreshed every hour. On the day of travel, updates are pushed in real-time when there are changes to gate, departure & arrival times, or flight status.

  • Green: On time - departing/arriving as scheduled
  • Yellow: Delayed - departure or arrival time has changed
  • Red: Cancelled or major disruption - check with airline

Tap on any flight for detailed information including delay reasons when available.

Yes! You'll receive push notifications for:

  • Gate changes
  • Departure time updates (delays or early departures)
  • Cancellations
  • Boarding time reminders

You can add friends & family to your itinerary so that they can also see your flight status and know when to expect you.

Maya AI Travel Advisor (Premium)

Maya is your Premium AI travel advisor, powered by advanced AI. She helps you plan trips, discover activities, manage your itinerary, and get personalized travel recommendations — all through natural conversation. Think of her as a knowledgeable travel companion who's always available to help.

Maya has 18 integrated tools and can help with:

  • Planning trips and building day-by-day itineraries
  • Suggesting activities, restaurants, and attractions based on your preferences
  • Searching places and adding them to your itinerary
  • Suggesting hotels via Price Check
  • Managing itinerary items (add, edit, remove)
  • Voice-to-text input for hands-free planning
  • Group-aware suggestions when planning with travel companions

Maya tracks your confirmed and rejected suggestions over time to build a preference profile. She learns your preferred activity types (museums vs. outdoor adventures), time preferences (morning person vs. night owl), budget patterns, and dining style. The more you interact with Maya, the more personalized her suggestions become.

When Maya wants to make changes to your trip (like adding an activity or modifying your itinerary), she shows you an action preview card first. This card displays exactly what will change, and you decide whether to confirm or dismiss. Nothing is added to your itinerary without your approval — you're always in control.

Maya is available to Premium members with the following daily limits:

  • Standard queries: 50 per day (quick questions, simple suggestions)
  • Complex planning queries: 10 per day (full itinerary generation, multi-day planning)

Limits reset daily at midnight in your local timezone. Most users find these limits more than sufficient for their planning needs.

Safety Features

Go to Settings > Safety > Emergency Contacts. Add up to 5 trusted contacts with their name, email address, phone number, and relationship. These contacts will be notified if you trigger a panic alert or miss multiple check-ins. They don't need the Sorom app - they'll receive emails and SMS notifications (if you are a premium member).

Schedule check-ins for peace of mind during your trip. Set a time (e.g., "Check in by 10 PM tonight") and Sorom will remind you. If you don't check in within 10 minutes after your scheduled time, we'll send a follow-up. After 2 missed check-ins, your emergency contacts are automatically notified with your last known location.

The panic button (accessible by pressing and holding the SOS button from the Panic screen or via the home screen widget) immediately:

  • Sends SMS alerts to all your emergency contacts with your GPS location (if you are a premium member)
  • Sends Email alerts to all your emergency contacts with your GPS location
  • Provides one-tap access to local emergency services (911 equivalent)

You will get a confirmation prompt when the panic button is triggered. This is to reduce the chance of accidental activation.

When meeting someone from Sorom for the first time in person, generate a Meetup PIN from the active ConneXions user menu. Both parties have to enter the a 4-digit PIN when you meet up. This confirms you're both who you say you are, automatically creates check-ins with your preferred interval, and logs the meetup location. It's optional but highly recommended for first meetings.

Verify your identity to get a orange checkmark on your profile. Go to Settings > Verification and follow the prompts to:

  • Upload a government-issued ID (passport, driver's license)
  • Take a live selfie that matches your ID photo

Verification is processed by Authenticate (our trusted partner) typically within 24 hours. Your ID documents are encrypted and deleted after verification. Identity verification is optional and only available for Premium members. However, you must first be verified in order to filter ConneXions by verification status.

No. Emergency contacts receive alerts via email and SMS to their phone number. They'll get an email or a text message with your situation and a link to view your last logged location on a map (no app or account required). We recommend letting your emergency contacts know you've added them to Sorom.

Journal & Moments

Go to the Journal tab and tap the + button. Add photos, write about your experience, tag your location, link an itinerary,and mention travel companions. Journal entries are saved to your trip and can be made public (visible to all Sorom users), shared with matches only, or kept private.

Journals are permanent entries that tell your travel story. They're saved forever and organized by trip.

Moments are ephemeral posts that disappear after 48 hours - like stories. Perfect for sharing quick updates, restaurant recommendations, or real-time travel highlights without cluttering your permanent journal.

When creating any post, choose visibility:

  • Public: Anyone on Sorom can see it
  • Followers: Only people who follow you can see it
  • Private: Only you can see it (personal diary mode)

You can change visibility of existing journals anytime from the journals menu.

Yes! Tap the location icon when creating a post to tag where you are. You can use your current GPS location or search for a place by name. Location tags help other travelers discover great spots and are shown on your trip map.

Interesting Places

Interesting Places is a community-driven discovery feature where travelers share hidden gems, unique landmarks, and off-the-beaten-path spots they've found around the world. Think of it as a travel community atlas — browse 12 categories of places on an interactive map, see what fellow travelers have discovered, and contribute your own finds.

Categories include historical sites, street art, viewpoints, hidden cafes, nature spots, local markets, and more.

Tap the map on the Home tab, then tap the + button to submit a new place. Add a name, description, category, location, and at least one photo. Your submission goes through a brief moderation review to ensure quality. You can have up to 5 pending submissions at a time.

All Interesting Places submissions are reviewed by our team to ensure accuracy and quality. If your submission is rejected, you'll receive feedback on why and can resubmit with corrections. Community photos added to existing places are also moderated. Approved places go through an annual re-review cycle.

Yes! You earn 50 Sorom Points for each approved Interesting Places submission. Points can be redeemed for Premium membership (5,000 points = 1 year) or applied as credit toward Price Check reservations.

Yes! When viewing any Interesting Place, tap "Add to Itinerary" to include it as an activity in one of your trip itineraries. This makes it easy to build trips around the hidden gems you discover.

Tap the map on the Home tab to see Interesting Places in your area. Places are clustered on the map for easy browsing — zoom in to see individual pins. You can also browse by category. Tap any place to see details, photos from the community, comments, and how many travelers have visited.

Account & Privacy

Go to Settings > Account > Change Password. Enter your current password, then your new password twice to confirm.

Go to Settings > Privacy > Profile Visibility and select "Private." With a private account:

  • Only your matches can see your full profile
  • You won't appear in search results
  • You won't appear in Live Matches
  • Others can still send you ConneXion requests if you have ConneXIons enabled

Go to Settings > Privacy > Download My Data. We'll compile all your personal data into a downloadable file including your profile info, messages, journal entries, and activity history. The export is ready within 48 hours and you'll receive an email notification. The download link expires after 7 days.

Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. You'll need to enter your password to confirm. Account deletion is permanent and removes:

  • Your profile and all personal information
  • All your messages (you'll be removed from group chats)
  • Your journal entries and moments
  • Itineraries you created (collaborators keep their copies)

Active subscriptions will be cancelled. You have 30 days to recover your account by logging back in before permanent deletion.

Go to Settings > Privacy > Analytics & Personalization. You can disable:

  • Usage analytics: How you use the app (helps us improve)
  • Personalized recommendations: Match suggestions based on behavior
  • Crash reporting: Automatic bug reports

Disabling these won't affect core functionality but may reduce the quality of recommendations.

Subscription & Billing

Go to Settings > Subscription > Upgrade to Premium. Review the benefits and tap "Subscribe." Payment is processed through your App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) account. Your Premium features activate immediately after purchase.

Premium is $89.99/year (about $7.50/month). We only offer annual subscriptions because travel planning works best with a long-term horizon. The subscription includes all Premium features and automatically renews each year unless cancelled.

Subscriptions are managed through your device's app store:

  • iOS: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Sorom > Cancel
  • Android: Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > Sorom > Cancel

You'll keep Premium access until your current billing period ends. We cannot cancel subscriptions on your behalf due to app store policies.

When Premium expires, you'll return to the Free tier:

  • ConneXion requests limited to 7/week
  • Flight tracking disabled
  • Price Check reservations no longer available
  • Compatibility scores hidden

Your data, matches, and conversations are preserved. You can resubscribe anytime to restore Premium features.

Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google, not by Sorom directly:

  • iOS: Visit reportaproblem.apple.com
  • Android: Contact Google Play support

Refunds are typically granted within 14 days of purchase if you haven't used Premium features extensively. Each platform has their own refund policies.

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