Ember: Real Sparks

Luka Barisic Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch

Ember: Real Sparks is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by Luka Barisic. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated February 4, 2026.

Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 51 MB; Age 17+
Updated: Feb 4; 2026 · v1.0.21

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About Ember: Real Sparks

Ever wondered who you just walked past? Ember: Real Sparks shows you people you’ve crossed paths with in real life. Open the app and see the strangers you’ve walked near today, the person you noticed earlier at the café, or someone you passed on your commute. Turn real-world moments into real connections. Discover people who were nearby at the same time and place as you. That person at the beach. The one in the park. The stranger you saw yesterday. Features: • See people you’ve walked past or been near • Discover new faces someone else might have noticed • Connect through shared locations and real-world moments • A fresh way to turn brief encounters into real connections Stop scrolling strangers. Start discovering the ones you’ve already passed, seen, or noticed.

What’s new

Version 1.0.21 · Updated February 4, 2026

UX improved.

App privacy

The developer, Luka Barisic, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Location: Precise Location
Contact Info: Name, Email Address
User Content: Photos or Videos

Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality

App details

Ember: Real Sparks is a free Social Networking app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Luka Barisic. It requires iOS 15.1 or later and is 51 MB to download. It was first released on December 1, 2025 and last updated on February 4, 2026.

Category: Social Networking
Price: Free
Version: 1.0.21
Size: 51 MB
Requires: iOS 15.1 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 17+
Released: December 1, 2025
Last updated: February 4, 2026
Developer: Luka Barisic

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