Asknear
Find Anyone, Find Anything
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Need to find an old friend, a local plumber, or advice on moving to a new city? Just ask. AskNear connects you with people nearby — or anywhere you mention — to help you find people, services, and community.
HOW IT WORKS
• Describe what you need in plain language — a memory, a service, anything
• AI instantly understands your request and matches it to the right people
• Your post reaches people nearby AND people connected to any city you mention
• Connect privately — your name stays hidden until you both agree to connect
KEY FEATURES
AI Memory Search — describe a person, place, or need in your own words, no exact name required
Community Feed — browse and reply to requests from people near you
Privacy First — full control over what’s shared and when
Adjustable Radius — search from 5 to 500 miles
Life Timeline — add schools, jobs, and places so the right people can find you
Categories — People, Services, Help, Events, Education, Community
USE ASKNEAR FOR
• Finding old friends, classmates, and former colleagues
• Finding local professionals — doctors, lawyers, tutors, tradespeople
Need to find an old friend, a local plumber, or advice on moving to a new city? Just ask. AskNear connects you with people nearby — or anywhere you mention — to help you find people, services, and community.
HOW IT WORKS
• Describe what you need in plain language — a memory, a service, anything
• AI instantly understands your request and matches it to the right people
• Your post reaches people nearby AND people connected to any city you mention
• Connect privately — your name stays hidden until you both agree to connect
KEY FEATURES
AI Memory Search — describe a person, place, or need in your own words, no exact name required
Community Feed — browse and reply to requests from people near you
Privacy First — full control over what’s shared and when
Adjustable Radius — search from 5 to 500 miles
Life Timeline — add schools, jobs, and places so the right people can find you
Categories — People, Services, Help, Events, Education, Community
USE ASKNEAR FOR
• Finding old friends, classmates, and former colleagues
• Finding local professionals — doctors, lawyers, tutors, tradespeople
• Getting recommendations from people who know your area
• Organizing local events, meetups, and community gatherings
• Settling into a new city or reconnecting with where you used to live
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## What's New (App Store Connect field — keep concise, user-facing)
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• New look! AskNear is now even easier to find people and get help nearby
• AI-powered search understands what you're looking for, not just exact names
• Post requests by category: People, Services, Help, Events, Education, Community
• Upload a profile photo
• See when someone replies to your post with a clear "NEW" highlight
• Improved location matching — posts about a specific city now reach the
right people, not just everyone nearby
• You can now delete your account and all associated data at any time
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements
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The developer, Sunil Gaddamedi, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Sunil Gaddamedi
- Size
- 37.1 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © Sunil AskNear 2026