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Near: P2P Social Network

Name: Near: P2P Social Network
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Rating: 1 (1 reviews)

Skip the sign-ups and talk to who's around you right now. Experience private, ephemeral chat that works without the internet or central servers. Scan, connect, and let the conversation vanish when you're done.

Key Figures

Downloads

100+

User Rating

1.0/5

Total Ratings

Publisher

Alexandru Manescu

Socializing in the Moment

Escape the algorithm and connect directly with anyone within 100 meters. No internet, no accounts, and no digital footprint—just real-world interactions.

Zero-Friction Discovery

Skip the sign-ups and profiles. Just download, start scanning, and instantly find others in your immediate vicinity.

Off-The-Grid Connectivity

Perfect for festivals, stadiums, or subways. Chat seamlessly using peer-to-peer technology even when cellular networks fail.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

A smartphone screen showing the Near app discovery interface with a user profile and a list of nearby people available for connection.

Near: P2P Social Network - Mobile app screen showing a proximity based connection invitation from Jonathan with accept and refuse buttons — Mobile app screen showing a proximity based connection invitation from Jonathan with accept and refuse buttons

Near: P2P Social Network - A screenshot of the Near app showing a private chat interface between two users in close proximity. — A screenshot of the Near app showing a private chat interface between two users in close proximity.

Description

Concept A new way to connect with the world around you. Proximity-based and ephemeral. A true peer-to-peer model it's adopted. Using your device's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it creates a local network with those nearby (≈100m). You can discover and communicate with others directly, without the need for an internet connection, a central server, or an account. Conversations are truly yours, vanishing once the connection with the other is dropped. Control Tap on 'Start Scanning' in order to become discoverable (Online), and to discover nearby. You must maintain the app running in foreground. Tap on the profile picture and/or name in order to edit your details. Tap on 'Connect' of the tile representing the peer you want to send an invitation to connect. If you receive an invitation to connect, tap 'Accept' or 'Refuse'. Exit the chat from the top right corner. Features: Personalisation: Tap on the profile picture or name in order to edit Invitation-Based Discovery: Instantly find other users in your area with the app open and send them a private invitation to connect. Secure, Direct Messaging: Chat directly with nearby connections, no internet required, once the invitation is accepted. No Sign-Ups, No Profiles: Jump right into the experience. No need to create an account or hand over personal information. Private and Secure: Your privacy is a priority. With no central server, your data is never collected, stored or exploited. Join the movement to a more local, private, and authentic social experience. Note: For the app to function and discover nearby peers, it must be running in the foreground by tapping "Start Scanning". Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/