# NearMe: Find Friends Nearby

> Social networking app to find and message friends nearby with location control. (iPhone/iPad app by Mobile Developers of Berkeley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearme-find-friends-nearby/id1461682959 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mobile Developers of Berkeley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080193641)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.83/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearme-find-friends-nearby/id1461682959/reviews.md

## What is NearMe?

You went to the library to study. So did some of your friends. But you didn’t realize that you were all there, studying separately. 

We’ve been there too. That’s why we built NearMe. 

With NearMe, you can find your friends nearby. Contrary to other apps, you can also control where you broadcast your location, choose who can see you, and message your friends through the app! 

Hotspots:
With NearMe, you choose where you want to be visible. When you’re in a hotspot, people in your groups can see you. When you’re not, you’re anonymous. Create and customize your own hotspots to control where you can be seen. 

Groups:
Join, create, and manage your groups to edit who you are visible to. 

Messaging:
Send messages to people near you on the map. Reply to people who messaged you from the messages page.

## Key features

- Find friends in your vicinity
- Customizable location hotspots
- Control visibility within groups
- In-app messaging
- Group management

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearme-find-friends-nearby/id1461682959/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app eva

*2019-12-05, version 1.0.0*

I couldn’t find my friends because they had androids, now I see them all the time!

## Frequently asked questions about NearMe

### What is NearMe?

NearMe is a social networking app designed to help you find and connect with friends who are physically near you. It allows you to control your location visibility and message people nearby.

### How does NearMe control location sharing?

NearMe uses 'hotspots' which are customizable areas where you choose to be visible to your groups. Outside of these hotspots, you remain anonymous.

### Can I message people I find on NearMe?

Yes, NearMe includes an in-app messaging feature that allows you to send messages to people who are near you on the map and reply to messages you receive.

### What devices does NearMe support?

NearMe is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for NearMe?

NearMe has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is NearMe updated?

NearMe was last updated on May 8, 2019, with version 1.0.0. The update frequency is not specified beyond this release date.

### What is the user sentiment for NearMe?

Based on 6 ratings, NearMe has an average rating of 2.8 stars, indicating mixed user sentiment.

### Is NearMe free to use?

Yes, NearMe is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core features.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2019-05-08

No release notes.

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