# Rowmate — Professional networking,nearby

> Professional networking,nearby (iPhone/iPad app by BENJAMIN TAIEB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmate/id6760998123 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BENJAMIN TAIEB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855247921)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmate/id6760998123/reviews.md

## What is Rowmate?

Discover and connect with people around you — at conferences, coworking spaces, airports, and events. No internet needed. Free to
  browse nearby profiles. Subscription required to connect and chat.


  ROWMATE uses Bluetooth to find other users nearby. Activate your radar, see who's around, and start meaningful professional
  conversations — all offline.
Terms of Use: https://djbenjaminfranklin-sketch.github.io/rowmate/terms.html
  Privacy Policy: https://djbenjaminfranklin-sketch.github.io/rowmate/privacy.html

  Subscriptions:
  - Session Pass (6 hours): $0.99
  - Weekly: $3.99/week (auto-renewable)
  - Monthly: $9.99/month (auto-renewable)
  - Yearly: $59.99/year (auto-renewable)
  Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current
  period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.


  When you're back online, your connections stay. Continue networking from anywhere in the world.

  Perfect for:
  • Conferences & industry events
  • Coworking spaces
  • Business travel & airports
  • Professional meetups
  • Community gatherings

  Features:
  • Offline discovery via Bluetooth — no WiFi needed
  • Professional profiles with interests & goals
  • Text, photo & voice messaging
  • Set your context (event, flight, coworking space)
  • Connections sync automatically when online
  • Privacy-first: you're only visible when you choose

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $49.99 | per year |
| monthly | $8.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session Pass | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-07-07

This update makes the app significantly more reliable:
• More reliable sign-in (Apple, Google, email) with clear error messages
• Fixed real-time messaging — messages now arrive instantly
• Push notifications fixed
• Stronger privacy: your messages are visible only to you and your contact
• Waves & encounters: no more duplicate pop-ups
• Many profile photo and subscription fixes
• More reliable message translation

### 1.0.8 — 2026-04-21

- Instagram and LinkedIn links now visible and tappable on peer profiles                                                          
  - Real-time chat: messages appear instantly (3s polling)                                                                          
  - Redesigned welcome screen: "Create Account" button front and center                                                             
  - Free trial clearly displayed on subscription page                                                                               
  - Fixed: profile data (Instagram, bio) no longer lost on app restart                                                              
  - Fixed: duplicate connections when both users send requests                                                                      
  - Chat navigation from radar improved                                                                                             
  - Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.7 — 2026-04-20

- 1 week free trial now clearly displayed on subscription page                                                                    
  - Fixed chat navigation from radar — tap a connected person to open chat directly                                                 
  - Fixed duplicate connections when both users send requests to each other                                                         
  - Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.6 — 2026-04-17

What's new since 1.0.4:
  1. Chat navigation from radar rewritten for reliability — uses navigationDestination instead of inline NavigationLink.            
  2. Auto-creation of conversation when connection exists but conversation is missing.                                  
                                                                                                                                    
  How to test:                                                                                                                      
  1. Open the app, tap "Activate Radar"                                                                                             
  2. If no users nearby, Demo Mode appears after 10 seconds — tap "Try Demo Mode"                                                   
  3. Tap "Connect" on a peer, then tap their name to open chat                   
  4. No login required

### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-16

- New: See how many times you've crossed paths with someone — "Seen X times" on the radar                                         
  - Free trial now clearly displayed on the subscription page                                                                       
  - Improved cross-platform connectivity with Android                                                                               
  - Bug fixes and performance improvements

## More apps by BENJAMIN TAIEB

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- [LesTournesols](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lestournesols/id6760123885)

All apps by BENJAMIN TAIEB: https://appshunter.io/developer/1855247921

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