BUDDY Nearby

Connection beyond signal

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

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

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    3 Ratings

• Improved profile settings and account management • Users can now upload a profile picture • Enhanced notifications for better reliability • Map improvements and performance updates • General bug fixes and stability enhancements

Version 1.0.4

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

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
  • Buddy, Incorporated
Size
  • 144.4 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+
  • Learn More
  • Infrequent
    Profanity or Crude Humor
    Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References

    Contains
    Advertising
    Messaging and Chat
    User-Generated Content
Copyright
  • © 2024 BUDDY Inc
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy