DinkLink
John Manson Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch
DinkLink is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by John Manson. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 17.5. Updated October 27, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 7 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Oct 27
- 2026 · v1.6.0
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About DinkLink
Human Connection, Not Digital Clutter DinkLink is a local social presence app designed to help people connect in real life without accounts, inboxes, followers, or endless scrolling. Open the app, create a simple micro-profile, and choose whether you are “Open to meet.” Nearby DinkLink users can appear on your screen using Bluetooth LE, giving you a gentle way to notice who is around and open to a real-world hello. DinkLink is intentionally simple: • No account required • No messaging • No GPS/location tracking • No contacts upload • No social feed • No follower counts • No server-based profile storage It is designed for real places: cafés, pubs, events, campuses, clubs, conferences, meetups, festivals, community gatherings, and anywhere people may want a low-pressure way to notice one another nearby. DinkLink is about local presence, not online noise. Local, Ephemeral, Respectful. At its core, DinkLink is powered by Bluetooth and runs on your device. It creates a temporary local view of nearby users who have chosen to be visible. Your micro-profile is not uploaded to a server, stored in the cloud, sold, or used for advertising. DinkLink does not use personal data for ads or tracking. Any analytics are limited to aggregated, non-identifying insights. Free to use. Privacy Policy: https://dinklink.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.6.0 · Updated October 27, 2026
Optional dating is now part of DinkLink, with 50 playful, friendly statuses! Choose a separate dating status, decide which dating details you see, and keep your ordinary social status too. Dating is off by default—you choose when to join in. Your interest preferences stay on your device. Nearby discovery uses Bluetooth, with no GPS, contacts or messaging.
App privacy
The developer, John Manson, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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