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.

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    3 Ratings

- 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

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

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

  • 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