Socialize: People near you
Social Networking
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Our very first release. Activate your beacon to instantly discover people nearby who share your interests. Then ditch the screen for real, offline connections!
Tired of endless scrolling and group chats that never leave the screen? Welcome to Socialize, the social app built specifically to get you off your phone and into genuine, real-world conversations. Whether you just moved to a new city, are attending a massive music festival, or simply want to grab a coffee with someone who shares your niche hobbies, Socialize makes in-the-moment connections effortless.
Unlike dating apps or traditional social media platforms designed to keep your eyes glued to a screen, our goal is to help you find your people and instantly bridge the gap from digital to physical.
How It Works: The Beacon System
At the heart of Socialize is your Beacon. Your beacon is your personal, customizable signal to the world. Organize your interests by your current mood, your location, or the specific hobbies you want to chat about today.
When you are ready to mingle, simply turn your beacon ON.
Core Features
- Live Discovery Map: See who is around you right now who shares your passions.
- Mutual Visibility (Opt-In Only): You can only see others—and they can only see you—when your beacon is active. This ensures that every single person you see on the map is actively looking to meet up and chat in that exact moment.
- Instant Icebreakers: Tap on a nearby user's beacon to instantly see your shared interests. Skip the awkward small talk and dive directly into topics you both care about.
- Total Privacy Control: Not in the mood to socialize today? Keep your beacon OFF. You become completely invisible on the map and can go about your day with zero digital interruptions.
The Best Ways to Use Socialize:
New to Town: Skip the lonely first weeks. Turn on your beacon at a local cafe and find the locals who share your love for hiking, indie gaming, or photography.
Live Events & Conventions: Don't wander the crowd alone! Activate your beacon at concerts, trade shows, or campus events to find fellow fans and network effortlessly.
Spontaneous Free Time: Got a free Saturday afternoon? Turn on your beacon at the park and see who else is looking for a spontaneous chat or an impromptu game of frisbee.
Stop swiping. Start socializing. Download Socialize today and turn your shared interests into real-world friendships!
Use of the app is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service:
https://dabinnovation.com/socialize/legal.html
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The developer, DAB Innovation Group, LLC, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Other Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- DAB Innovation Group, LLC
- Size
- 14 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.4 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- This app has an age rating of 18+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Contains
Messaging and Chat
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Socialize+ Monthly $4.99
- Socialize+ Annual $49.90
- Copyright
- © 2026 DAB Innovation Group, LLC