ShyText vs NexSpark

There's a moment before hello. ShyText lives there. ShyText is a quieter way to meet the people already around you — at the café, the bar, the library. No feed, no swiping, no map. SHYNE WHEN YOU'RE OPEN Being somewhere never makes you visible. When you feel like meeting someone, check in at the place you're in — a quiet, time-boxed signal to the room. Only people who Shyne at the same venue can see each other. When your time runs out, you fade back to invisible. ONE NOTE. ONE PERSON. See someone interesting? Send one short ShyText. If they accept, a private chat opens. If not, nothing happens — no awkwardness, no pressure. THE REST HAPPENS OFFLINE The chat is a bridge, not a destination. Say hi, then go say it in person. PRIVACY IS THE DESIGN • Your exact location is never shown — a venue name, never a pin • Your phone number stays private; nobody ever sees it • New ShyText alerts never include the note; chat alerts may show a short preview • On iOS, while Shyned, a Live Activity may show the venue name on the Lock Screen • No public profiles, no follower counts, no map of people Free on iPhone.

NexSpark Friends helps adults build real friendships, not just follow more people. Take a free quiz about your personality, interests, and what you're looking for in a friendship. We place you in a small Circle — a handful of people nearby who are genuinely compatible with you, not a random feed. HOW IT WORKS • Take the quiz — it covers your interests, availability, and what makes a friendship click for you. • Get placed in a Circle with a few compatible people in your area. • Chat, make plans, and meet up — Circles are built for actually getting together, not endless scrolling. • Traveling? Request guest access to a Circle wherever you're headed. BUILT FOR REAL COMMUNITY, SAFELY • Every member is identity-verified before joining a Circle. • Messages are actively moderated, and you can report or block anyone, anytime. • Circles are peer-governed — members can vote to remove someone who isn't a good fit, with a review process behind every decision. • You're always in control of your account, including deleting it in-app. NexSpark Friends is for adults 18+ looking for real, local friendships. Questions? hello@nexspark.com