NearU - Find Local Friends
FORWHILE Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch
NearU - Find Local Friends is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by FORWHILE. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated July 24, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 39 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Jul 24
- 2026 · v1.0.3
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About NearU - Find Local Friends
Welcome to NearU - Connect with Your Neighborhood! Are you looking to meet new people and make friends around your neighborhood? NearU is the ultimate location-based social app designed to connect you with like-minded individuals just a few miles away. Whether you want to grab a quick coffee, discover a new hobby buddy, or simply chat with locals, NearU makes it easier than ever! Key Features • Location-Based Discovery: Discover nearby users in real-time based on your current location. See who's around and start a conversation instantly. • Instant Real-Time Chatting: Enjoy seamless, fast, and secure messaging. Send text, photos, and express your feelings without any delay. • Customizable Profiles: Show off your personality! Upload your best photos and share a quick bio to connect with friends who share similar interests. • Points System: Use your in-app points to unlock special features, send gifts, and boost your profile visibility in your local area. Community & Safety First: User safety is our top priority. NearU provides a strictly moderated environment to ensure a respectful and safe community. • Easy and accessible Block & Report features for any inappropriate behavior. • 24/7 monitoring system to quickly remove offensive user-generated content (UGC). • You have full control over your privacy and location sharing settings at all times. Start your journey with NearU today and discover the wonderful people living right next door!
What’s new
Version 1.0.3 · Updated July 24, 2026
- Unified the design of all in-app notifications (SnackBars) to a cleaner, custom UI. - Fixed a crash that occurred when sending chat messages with an unstable network connection. - Improved multi-device login stability, allowing seamless use across multiple smartphones or tablets. - Enhanced security by ensuring login data is fully cleared when the app is uninstalled and reinstalled.
App privacy
The developer, FORWHILE, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Phone Number
- Contacts: Contacts
- User Content: Photos or Videos
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NearU - Find Local Friends | – | Free | July 24, 2026 | |
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