BUDDY Nearby
Connection beyond signal
Free · Designed for iPad
BUDDY Nearby keeps you connected whether you’re online, offline, or in a low-signal crowd. It’s the easiest way to find your friends, send quick updates, and move through events together — without losing anyone to network chaos.
Real-Time Offline Location Sharing:
• See your Buddies’ locations, even with no cell service.
• Meet up faster at stadiums, parades, festivals, or any crowded events.
Stay Connected, Even Offline:
• Your phone links with nearby devices via Bluetooth to create a private mesh network.
• Each device daisy-chain hops up to 330 ft (100m), keeping friends connected through dense crowds or low signal zones.
Maps With Live Points of Interest:
Know what’s happening around you—online or offline.
• View custom event maps
• Find gates, exits, vendors, event happenings, and other key places
• Share Posts privately with friends or publicly with all nearby users
• See real-time drops that help you avoid bottlenecks and navigate crowds faster
Posts in Real Time:
Posts are quick broadcasts that let you coordinate with your friends or share updates on what’s happening where:
• Just your friends (for back-and-forth coordination)
• Or everyone in your area at the event
Perfect for things like:
“Meet up here,” “Shortcut this way,” “Line is moving,” “Check this out.”
Broadcasts go out online or offline, so your updates always reach your crew.
Know where your friends are at all times. Don’t feel lost or disconnected again.
Ratings & Reviews
- Fixed an issue affecting login for some users
- Improvements to contact syncing behavior
The developer, Buddy Incorporated, 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Contacts
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Buddy, Incorporated
- Size
- 125.5 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Infrequent
Profanity or Crude Humor
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Contains
Advertising
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2024 BUDDY Inc