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Nearby - Chat, Meet, Friend

Nearby - Chat, Meet, Friend

Meet People!

48 ratings
90 reviews
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🌐 Social Networking

Archived App (Last seen on 15 Sep 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 19, 2012
  • March 15, 2018

Features

Developer

WNM Live
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About

Connect with new people in your area to expand your social circle. Discover locals for exploring your city or meet new friends while traveling. This app facilitates spontaneous connections and social networking.

✓Meet new people
✓Expand social network
✓Meet locals while traveling
✓Explore city with new friends
✓Spontaneous connections
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Nearby. Based on 48 reviews and a 2.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great way to meet people
  • 👍Fun and engaging app
  • 👍Awesome backstory
  • 👍Good community
  • 👍Simple and clean design

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🐛App doesn't load
  • 🐛App freezes
  • 🐛Messages don't send
  • 🐛Can't upload/delete photos
  • 🐛Location services issues
  • 🐛Inconsistent Android vs. iOS experience
  • 🐛Requires Facebook login
  • 🐛Many perverts and harassers
  • 🐛Slow and clunky interface
  • 🐛App is outdated
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What's New in Nearby

1.49

March 15, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. This is a long overdue update to add support for the latest devices.

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User reviews

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Why

Wasn’t this more successful when it was WMN live or something like that. I can’t believe yall are still keeping this going
GnarlyeehawGnarlyeehaw

Meh

No photos shown on iPhone
EngineerEaganEngineerEagan

No photos

This app on iphone its not showing the photos
Yousif ytaYousif yta

What happened!?

This app used to okay, what happened, can’t even upload a profile pic or remove or add other pics, it’s seriously gone down hill the way it is as well
TheLostRavenTheLostRaven

Terrible

What happen to this app it was awesome on Android you could use gifs and post on your profile, but this iPhone version doesn’t have that option for some reason please stay original i don’t know what you employees were thinking when you decided to switch it up.
GamerKillerGameGamerKillerGame
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App crashes on startup

Bug

App won't open

Bug

Stuck on 'determining location' screen

Bug

Cannot upload or delete photos

Bug

Messages not sending

Bug

Profile pictures not updating

Bug

Login issues (email already in use, Facebook login problems)

Bug

App freezes or lags

Bug

Notifications not clearing

Bug

In-app purchases not working

Bug

Location services not working correctly

Bug

Inconsistent features between Android and iOS

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Update iOS app to match Android features

Feature

Allow uploading and deleting photos

Feature

Fix location services

Feature

Enable GIFs and other features from Android version

Feature

Provide alternative sign-up methods besides Facebook

Feature

Improve reporting and blocking features

Feature

Update the app for newer iPhone versions

Feature

Fix profile picture upload issues

Feature

Allow sending points or gifts

Feature

Improve navigation between feed and watched posts

Feature

FAQ

What does Nearby do?

Nearby is a popular app designed for meeting new people. It helps users expand their social network, connect with locals while traveling, and discover new friends for exploring their city.

What are the key features of Nearby?

Key features include meeting new people, expanding your social network, connecting with locals during travel, finding companions for city exploration, and facilitating spontaneous social interactions.

Is Nearby free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning users can access its core functionalities without any cost.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is intended for individuals who are looking to meet new people, broaden their social connections, and find companions for various activities, whether in their own city or while traveling.

What are common use cases for Nearby?

Common use cases include finding new friends in your vicinity, meeting locals when you are in a new city, expanding your social circle, and making spontaneous plans with new acquaintances.