intrast
Community Through Purpose
Free · Designed for iPad
intrast – Find the right people, instantly
intrast is a community-connection platform that helps you find and connect with people based on shared skills, interests, and proximity. Instead of feeds, ads, or endless scrolling, intrast focuses on people and gives you direct access to a specialized, relevant network when you actually need it.
Whether you are looking for guidance, collaborators, neighbors, or people you can support, intrast helps you navigate connections with purpose.
What you can do with intrast:
Find people by skill, interest, and location -
Search for people using specific skills or interests, optionally filtered by local proximity. No algorithms guessing what you want. Just clear, intentional discovery.
Connect on your terms -
Message people directly using in-app chat, or link your socials so others can reach you where you are most comfortable. intrast supports connection without forcing it to stay on-platform.
Personal Q&A threads -
Every profile includes public Q&A boards. Ask someone a question related to their skills or interests, and their answer becomes visible to others with the same question. Practical, experience-driven knowledge shared by real people.
Instant updates -
Get notified when new members join who match your skills or interests. Your network grows passively without constant searching or upkeep.
Map-based discovery -
Explore nearby members using an interactive map view, making local connection more intuitive and visually engaging.
Custom profiles -
Create a profile with photos, bio, skills, interests, location, and contact links. Each profile acts as both a networking card and a conversation space.
Why intrast exists:
In a post-pandemic world, many people feel more connected online than ever, yet more isolated in practice. Traditional social platforms prioritize content, engagement loops, and chance encounters. intrast takes a different approach by helping people find each other based on what they know, care about, and want to build.
Instead of hoping the right people cross your path, intrast helps you seek them out directly.
Built for purposeful connection:
intrast is especially well suited for students, young professionals, creators, organizers, and community-minded people who want meaningful connections without noise or pressure. Core features are free and designed to keep community access open and equitable.
Before you need a network, it is already here.
Version 1.5.2 contains:
• UI improvements to map and Q&A features
• Temporary location option added to map feature
• Performance improvements and bug fixes
The developer, Michael Plischke, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Michael Plischke
- Size
- 14.8 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 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.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Sexual Content or Nudity
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2026 Michael Plischke