# NearO — Meet people anonymously nearby

> Meet people anonymously nearby (iPhone/iPad app by Wonil Lee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearo/id6760916520 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wonil Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886773629)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearo/id6760916520/reviews.md

## What is NearO?

NearO is a location-based social app for sending anonymous messages to people nearby.

The person you made eye contact with at the cafe. The one sitting next to you at the bar. For those moments when saying hello felt too hard — NearO breaks the ice for you.

How it works:

Discover NearO users active within 500 meters of you
Send an anonymous message, with a hint photo, to someone who catches your eye
If they accept, both profiles are revealed and a 1:1 chat opens
If they don't, the message quietly disappears within an hour
Key features:

Nearby discovery — See who's been around you recently
Anonymous messaging — Say your first words without revealing who you are
Mutual reveal — Identities are shown only when both sides accept
1-hour auto-expiry — No pressure. Unaccepted messages disappear on their own
Vibe photos — Every message requires a photo of your drink, shoes, or view, so strangers have something real to recognize you by
Block & report — Instantly block or report anyone making you uncomfortable
5 free messages a day — Thoughtful by design, not spammy
18+ only — Built for adults, with mutual consent at the core
NearO connects you with people who are right here, right now — not behind a screen miles away.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-09

Improved push notification reliability and overall stability.
Fixed an issue that prevented some users from signing in.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-15

No release notes.

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