NearCom

NEARBY COMMUNITY - CONNECT WITHOUT INTERNET

Connect with people nearby using WiFi Direct and Bluetooth - no internet, no servers, no data collection. Your privacy-first peer-to-peer communication app.

KEY FEATURES

OFFLINE COMMUNICATION
• Connect directly to nearby devices without internet
• WiFi Direct for high-speed data transfer
• Bluetooth Low Energy for device discovery
• Works anywhere - no cellular or WiFi network needed

PRIVACY BY DESIGN
• Zero data collection - no personal information stored
• No central servers - all communication is peer-to-peer
• End-to-end encryption for all messages
• Local storage only - you control your data
• No tracking, no analytics, no third-party services

SECURE MESSAGING
• Real-time encrypted chat with nearby users
• Send text messages and images securely
• Block unwanted users instantly
• Delete messages from both devices
• Ephemeral connections - no permanent records

EASY TO USE
• Simple device discovery interface
• One-tap connection to nearby devices
• Custom broadcast names for easy identification
• Device history with notes and status tracking
• Material 3 design with light and dark themes

POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY
• WiFi Direct for fast peer-to-peer connections
• Bluetooth LE for efficient device discovery
• Background service keeps you discoverable
• Automatic connection management
• Multi-language support (English, Hungarian)

PERFECT FOR

• Local community events and gatherings
• Emergency communication when networks fail
• Privacy-conscious users who value data security
• Offline messaging in remote locations
• Direct device-to-device file sharing
• Situations where internet is unavailable or restricted

SAFETY FEATURES

• User blocking and reporting tools
• Parental guidance recommendations
• Child safety compliance (13+ age requirement)
• No public profiles or user directories
• Full user control over connections

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Clean Architecture with feature-based organization
• Peer-to-peer architecture eliminates server vulnerabilities
• Encrypted local database storage
• Foreground service for reliable background operation
• GDPR and CCPA compliant by design

NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO ADS

Nearby Community is completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or advertisements. We believe in privacy-first communication that respects your freedom.

REQUIREMENTS

• Android device with Bluetooth and WiFi Direct support
• Android 6.0 (API 23) or higher recommended
• Location permission (Android 12 and below, for Bluetooth scanning only)
• Nearby devices permission (Android 13+)

OPEN SOURCE COMMITMENT

Built with transparency in mind. Our peer-to-peer architecture means we literally cannot access your data - it never leaves your device except during direct communication with devices you choose.

Download Nearby Community today and experience true peer-to-peer communication. Connect with your community, not with servers.