About Ryvve
Built by one car enthusiast, for the whole community.
Hi, I'm Quinn Gunter — the solo founder and operator of Ryvve. I'm a car enthusiast who happens to love building software, and Ryvve started as a passion project born out of a simple frustration: none of the car apps out there felt like they were built for enthusiasts, or by one.
Every existing option treated automotive content as just another category — an afterthought bolted onto a general-purpose social app. I wanted something different: a platform built from the ground up by someone who actually uses it to find meets on weekends, track builds in the garage, and record drives on backroads.
That's the app I set out to build. What started as a side project for me and my own local community has grown into something bigger — a movement of car people who finally have a home on the internet that speaks their language. And because Ryvve is built by one person who answers every email and ships every update, it stays honest to what enthusiasts actually want, not what a committee thinks will drive engagement.
A Social Platform That Actually Gets It
To build a social platform for car enthusiasts that feels like it was actually made for them — by one. Ryvve connects people who love cars, whatever they drive and wherever they're from, through the tools that matter most: events, builds, clubs, and the drives themselves.
What Ryvve Stands For
The principles behind every feature, every design decision, and every response to community feedback.
Community First
Every decision starts with what's best for the car community. Features ship because enthusiasts ask for them, not because a committee thinks they'll drive engagement.
Celebrate All Cars
Project car or supercar, daily driver or track weapon, stock or built — every vehicle has a story worth sharing on Ryvve.
Authentic Connections
Real people who love cars, not influencer metrics. Ryvve is for making friends who'll meet you at the next Cars and Coffee.
Built by an Enthusiast
Ryvve is built, tested, and used by someone who's actually part of the community. Every feature starts with "what would I want from this app?"
Privacy by Default
Your drives, builds, and connections are yours. Drive data is encrypted, privacy defaults are sensible, and nothing is shared without your say-so.
Ship and Listen
Ryvve ships often, fixes fast, and listens harder. Because one person reads every email, feedback turns into features instead of disappearing into a ticket queue.
Every Step Along the Way
From launch day to the latest CarPlay update — the full story of Ryvve shipping in public.
Ryvve launches
The first public release of Ryvve hits the App Store and Google Play — a social platform for car enthusiasts, built by one.
Map View & Cruises (v1.1.0)
Discover events near you with the new map view and plan cruises with friends.
Social Supercharger (v1.3.0)
Enhanced social features including comments, likes, and improved notifications.
Garage & RSVP (v1.4.0)
Showcase your vehicles in your personal garage and RSVP to upcoming events.
Car Clubs (v1.5.0)
Create and join car clubs to connect with enthusiasts who share your passion.
The Big One (v2.0.0)
Track your drives, see your stats at a glance, never miss a recurring meet, and message your crew like never before.
CarPlay, Custom Icons & Drive Improvements (v2.0.1)
Drive with CarPlay and Live Activities, pick your own app icon, crop your profile photo, and dozens of reliability fixes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ryvve and our mission.
Ryvve is a social platform for car enthusiasts, available on iOS and Android. It helps you find car meets, track vehicle builds, record drives with GPS and CarPlay, join car clubs, and discover driving roads.
Join the Movement
Download Ryvve and become part of a community that celebrates your passion for cars — built by someone who shares it.