249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Proximity Chat is the household name in proximity chat, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (4) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 3.5★ (4.6K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | — | Yes | No | May 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (37) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.6M) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 5.0★ (3) | — | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | Yes | No | May 2026 |
Stay connected with friends in the real world. Receive instant alerts when friends are nearby and communicate with a walkie-talkie feature. Customize your proximity radius to manage your social interactions and never miss an opportunity to connect.
Instantly and anonymously connect with people nearby. Discover new individuals at events or on campus by simply opening the application and joining a local chat space. It's an easy way to meet others in your physical vicinity.
Connect with people nearby or across the globe through a private social networking and dating app. Prioritizing user privacy, it allows anonymous interaction and offers features for finding friends, potential partners, or acquaintances based on shared interests and location.
