NearO
Meet people anonymously nearby
Free
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.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Improved push notification reliability and overall stability.
Fixed an issue that prevented some users from signing in.
The developer, Wonil Lee, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Wonil Lee
- Size
- 46.3 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- This app is rated 18+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Infrequent
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2026 NearO. All rights reserved.