# Nearby: Make Friends Near You — user reviews > 66 indexed App Store user reviews of Nearby by Nearby AS, rated 3.46/5 from 112 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearby-make-friends-near-you/id1630321506/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearby-make-friends-near-you/id1630321506.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 57 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 37 ## What do users think of Nearby? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🌍 Great for meeting people nearby and expanding social circles - 📱 User-friendly interface and nice design - ⚡ Fast response times and good performance when working - 🤝 Welcoming community and genuine connections - 🎉 Useful for events and group activities - 💬 Effective feed function for discovering new people - 🏆 Responsive customer service team - 🎓 Potential for university and student communities **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent database errors and 'table full' messages - ❌ Unable to complete account setup and profile creation - 🔐 Verification code not being sent via SMS - 💥 App crashes frequently during use - ⚠️ Data format validation errors preventing signup - 🚫 Cannot log back in after deletion and reinstall - 📊 Data not saving properly in user profiles - 🤔 Suspicious fake reviews undermining credibility **Commonly reported bugs** - Database tables showing as full despite minimal user data - Profile submission fails with 'table user is full' error - SMS verification code not sending during signup - App crashes after 1 minute of use - Data format validation errors on profile completion - Cannot read properties of null errors when clicking buttons - Profile data not persisting after entry - Login failures after app reinstallation - Image upload errors claiming storage is full **Most requested features** - Group chat functionality and improved messaging - Event creation and collaboration features for friends - More space and features for group interactions - Integration with universities and student networks - Additional customization and personalization options ## Newest reviews (10 of 66) ### 3/5 — Bugged *2024-05-29* Literally every time I go in the app it closes out after a min and I know it’s not my phone please fix ### 1/5 — How *2023-11-19, version 2.5* Bro I can’t even get my profile set up cause it says it’s not the right format fix it pls ### 1/5 — Bad *2023-11-18* I usually never leave bad reviews on apps but I feel like it would help to benefit the app. Basically, I couldn’t complete my Profile, it kept giving me an error message. I deleted it and redownload, and now I can’t log back in because giving me another error message. Please fix ### 3/5 — Annoyed *2023-10-28* For some reason it’s saying “ cannot read properties of null (reading “start age)” every time I click on a button. I don’t wanna write a negative comment because this app has so many good comments. I’m just really disappointed. Please get this fixed. **Developer response:** Hello Beck, Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry for the inconvenience. Our team is aware of the issue you mentioned and working on a fix. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your patience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you have any questions or issues please contact us at support@nearby.gg Best Regards, Harald Nearby AS ### 1/5 — Ridiculous *2023-09-25, version 2.4* Can’t even make a account because it’s not sending me a code to my number. ### 1/5 — No easy to use *2023-09-24, version 2.4* These reviews are fake asl lol ### 5/5 — Like this app *2023-09-22* Very useful app for making new friends. Most of the people use this app. Recommend **Developer response:** Hallo, Thank you for your positive feedback! We love to hear that you find Nearby app very useful for making new friends. Knowing that many people are finding value in our app is incredibly rewarding for us. We appreciate your recommendation and support. If you have any specific features you love or if you have any suggestions to further enhance the app, please feel free to share at support@nearby.gg. We value your input and are here to assist in any way we can. Thank you for using Nearby app. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, Team Nearby John ### 5/5 — Very nice app *2023-09-22* This is really nice app for making new friends. **Developer response:** Hey Ella, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you find Nearby app a nice platform for making new friends. Connecting people and fostering friendships is what Nearby is all about, and we're delighted to know that our app is meeting your expectations. If there's anything specific you enjoy about the app or if you have any suggestions for further improvements, please don't hesitate to share at support@nearby.gg. We value your input and are here to assist in any way we can. Thank you for using Nearby app. We appreciate your support! Warm regards, Team Nearby Jonathan ### 5/5 — Impressed *2023-09-20* I’m really impressed because this really important app for making new friends. **Developer response:** Hallo Wade, Thank you for your kind words! We're love to hear that you're impressed with Nearby app and consider it an important tool for making new friends. Creating meaningful connections is at the core of what we do, and we're thrilled to know that our app is serving its purpose for you. If there's anything specific you appreciate about the app or if you have any suggestions for further enhancements, please feel free to share at support@nearby.gg. We value your input and are here to ensure your experience with Nearby app remains exceptional. Thank you for using Nearby app. We truly appreciate your support! Warm regards, Team Nearby Henriette ### 5/5 — Make new friends *2023-09-20* Nearby app make new friends. I’m really happy to use this app. **Developer response:** Hallo Apollo, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're love to hear that you've made new friends using Nearby app and that it has brought happiness to your experience. Connecting people and fostering friendships is what Nearby is all about, and we're delighted to know that our app has been instrumental in creating positive connections for you. If there's anything specific you enjoy about the app or if you have any suggestions to further enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to share at support@nearby.gg. We value your input and are here to assist in any way we can. Thank you for using Nearby app. We appreciate your support! Best Regards, Team Nearby Hannah ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Major glitch: Please Fix *2025-05-03, version 3.2* Seems like this app will be great…but I can’t sign up. It keeps giving me “full” or “error” messages whenever I try it. Please fix ### 1/5 — Broken. *2025-04-27, version 3.2* Either abandoned or the developer is an idiot. All database tables full. Worthless. ### 1/5 — Don’t download *2025-04-13, version 3.2* This all has you downloading it just for it to not let you even make an acc or log in ### 1/5 — Way to many bugs *2025-02-17, version 3.2* Kept saying image was full I had one pic on my pfp and everytime I swiped on someone it says swipe is full - and the the app crashed deleted it ### 1/5 — Ongoing issue with app *2024-11-26* I was able to use for a very short time so I continued filling out my profile, however it wasn’t saving everything I put there or filter to search for (app started dropping back out) Now it’s not even sending me a verification code via text to sign up / login Apps should NOT be released into the store until functioning properly or negative feedback / poor rating is to be expected ### 1/5 — Table notification is full *2024-10-18, version 3.1* It keeps saying the table notification is full ### 1/5 — The Worst *2024-08-11* Impossible to set up a profile. Tried 27 times. Says data is not in the right format. Also, it’s obvious most of these reviews are fake. The developers will respond to this by saying that aren’t fake, but they are . Terrible . **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for your feedback and for letting us know about the problem with setting up a profile. We're aware of the issue and are currently working on a solution to ensure it’s resolved as soon as possible. We understand how frustrating this must be and appreciate your patience while we address it. If you experience any other issues or have further concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team at support@nearby.gg Best Regards Team Nearby Charlotte ### 1/5 — Annoyed *2024-08-03* I don’t know why but every time I try to complete my account it says “unable to read data” because “it’s in the wrong format” please fix this or tell me what I am doing wrong. ### 1/5 — Can’t even finish making profile! *2024-05-03* I really wanted to meet people near me so I thought this would be really cool! But every time I press submit it says the table ‘user’ is full. Like what does that even mean?! I can’t sign in so this app is kinda useless for me. Please tell me if I’m doing something wrong and why I can’t sign in. ### 1/5 — This is bad *2024-04-10* I only download this app so I can make some friends that is close to where I live at but when I tried to complete my profile just gave me an message that says "error" or "to full" so ion like this app fr ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Nearby Feed *2024-08-16* Been a active user and currently been using feed alot. The response has been great and connected with new people. Bought Nearby Plus and it worked out well for me, is there any chance to cọme with suggestions for new features? ### 5/5 — New Events *2024-08-15* Big supporter of Nearby, when is the new events cọming out? ### 5/5 — Marketing for the application *2024-08-14* The application is on Global in the filters, is this because the app still needs some marketing? would love to get this application out?. There is a big need for this kind of app in the market ### 5/5 — Suggestion *2024-08-13* Is it possible to make this available for people that already are friends and that would like to form an event everybody could join in on? ### 5/5 — Cọmfortzone *2024-08-12* This is such a great opportunity to talk to people, meet, great events, learn new languages and all the above. It could be used in such many ways to improve yourself. Had a friend recọmmend this application. Excited for new features to cọme ### 5/5 — Customer service *2024-08-11* Tested the application and faced some hickups; Contacted the team and they responded immediately with a solution. As well listed up the issues and sent them forward. Appreciate the team behind Nearby! **Developer response:** Hello there! 😊 Thank you so much for your understanding and support! We're thrilled to hear that our team was able to assist you promptly. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we're continuously working to improve the experience. We truly appreciate you being part of the Nearby community! 🌟 If you ever need anything else, we're here for you. Best Regards, Team Nearby Joachim ### 5/5 — Features *2024-08-10* This application has a welcọming cọmmunity, still a lot of room for improvement in terms of group chats and creating more space for the users. **Developer response:** Greetings! 😊 We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the welcoming community on Nearby. Your feedback about group chats and creating more space for users is invaluable, and we're actively working on enhancements to improve these features. Thanks for being a part of our community and helping us grow! 🌟 Best Regards, Team Nearby Charlotte ### 5/5 — Students would love this! *2024-08-09* I'm currently a student and see the potential for this kind of applications within universities. We would love to have a collaboration with this kind of apps! **Developer response:** Hello! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you see the potential for Nearby within universities. Collaborating with students and universities is something we're passionate about, and we'd love to explore how we can work together to bring Nearby to your campus. Let's connect and discuss how we can make this happen, reach out at support@nearby.gg ! Best Regards, Team Nearby Joachim ### 5/5 — Thankful *2024-08-08* My friends and I were supposed to go on a trip together, which were cancelled last minute. Anyway, I'm so glad I found this app. Instead I decided to talk with people here and got to know quite a lot of new people. Love the feed function! keep it going, 5 stars! **Developer response:** Hey! 🌟 We're so glad to hear that Nearby could help turn your trip plans around and connect you with new people. The feed function is one of our favorites too, and we're thrilled you're enjoying it! Thanks for the 5 stars and your awesome support—there's more exciting stuff to come, so stay tuned! Best Regards, Team Nearby Eirik L ### 5/5 — Huge potential *2024-08-07* This is such a great application with the potential to be huge. I have a lot of great ideas for Nearby and would be cool if I could participate in the team. This kind of app could be good not only for friends but so much more also **Developer response:** Ahoy! 😊 We're thrilled that you see so much potential in Nearby and appreciate your enthusiasm! We're always open to fresh ideas and would love to hear more from you. Nearby is definitely about connecting people in meaningful ways, and we’re excited to keep expanding its possibilities. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss your ideas further at support@nearby.gg ! Best Regards, Team Nearby John --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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