# Baxstory — Discover People Nearby

> Discover People Nearby (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Waring.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baxstory/id6752632644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Waring](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840304216)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baxstory/id6752632644/reviews.md

## What is Baxstory?

Stop wondering and start connecting. Baxstory helps you discover the stories of people you pass by every day — turning strangers into familiar faces and sparking spontaneous, real-world connections.


HOW IT WORKS

1. Craft Your Story 
Create a unique profile with prompts that share the real you.

2. Discover People Nearby 
Baxstory uses your device location to detect other users within roughly 150 meters.

2b. Optional Background Discovery 
Turn on Background Location Updates (in-app) and choose Always in iOS Settings to keep your nearby list fresh while the app is in the background. 
(Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.)

3. Make Connections 
When you're near another user, you may both receive a notification and can view each other’s profiles. Give anonymous hearts — or break the ice in person.

NO MAPS. NO MESSAGING. JUST HUMAN CONNECTION.


LOCATION PRIVACY & CONTROL

• Your precise location is never shared with other users — it’s used only for secure proximity detection.
• Distances are displayed only in approximate increments (e.g., 25m). You can hide your distance anytime.
• You are always in control: going Incognito or signing out immediately deletes your last known location and hides your profile.
• Baxstory is not designed for employee monitoring, workplace tracking, or continuous location surveillance.
• Baxstory is free, and we will never sell or share your location data.


SAFETY & ENFORCEMENT 

• We have a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive users.
• We review and act on all valid reports within 24 hours, including content removal and account suspension.
• Help keep the community safe using the Report and Block options available on every profile.


Get started now and explore the people around you.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-23

• Tabs now reflect your Active or Incognito status
• Modals scale more smoothly across screen sizes
• Added App Store link and improved sharing flow
• Smarter content filtering reduces false positives
• Supported links now open directly in the app

### 1.0 — 2025-10-16

No release notes.

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