Asknear
Sunil Gaddamedi Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Asknear is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by Sunil Gaddamedi. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated June 28, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 35 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 28
- 2026 · v1.0.1
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About Asknear
Need to find an old friend, a local plumber, or advice on moving to a new city? Just ask. AskNear connects you with people nearby — or anywhere you mention — to help you find people, services, and community. HOW IT WORKS • Describe what you need in plain language — a memory, a service, anything • AI instantly understands your request and matches it to the right people • Your post reaches people nearby AND people connected to any city you mention • Connect privately — your name stays hidden until you both agree to connect KEY FEATURES AI Memory Search — describe a person, place, or need in your own words, no exact name required Community Feed — browse and reply to requests from people near you Privacy First — full control over what’s shared and when Adjustable Radius — search from 5 to 500 miles Life Timeline — add schools, jobs, and places so the right people can find you Categories — People, Services, Help, Events, Education, Community USE ASKNEAR FOR • Finding old friends, classmates, and former colleagues • Finding local professionals — doctors, lawyers, tutors, tradespeople Need to find an old friend, a local plumber, or advice on moving to a new city? Just ask. AskNear connects you with people nearby — or anywhere you mention — to help you find people, services, and community. HOW IT WORKS • Describe what you need in plain language — a memory, a service, anything • AI instantly understands your request and matches it to the right people • Your post reaches people nearby AND people connected to any city you mention • Connect privately — your name stays hidden until you both agree to connect KEY FEATURES AI Memory Search — describe a person, place, or need in your own words, no exact name required Community Feed — browse and reply to requests from people near you Privacy First — full control over what’s shared and when Adjustable Radius — search from 5 to 500 miles Life Timeline — add schools, jobs, and places so the right people can find you Categories — People, Services, Help, Events, Education, Community USE ASKNEAR FOR • Finding old friends, classmates, and former colleagues • Finding local professionals — doctors, lawyers, tutors, tradespeople • Getting recommendations from people who know your area • Organizing local events, meetups, and community gatherings • Settling into a new city or reconnecting with where you used to live
What’s new
Version 1.0.1 · Updated June 28, 2026
## What's New (App Store Connect field — keep concise, user-facing) ``` • New look! AskNear is now even easier to find people and get help nearby • AI-powered search understands what you're looking for, not just exact names • Post requests by category: People, Services, Help, Events, Education, Community • Upload a profile photo • See when someone replies to your post with a clear "NEW" highlight • Improved location matching — posts about a specific city now reach the right people, not just everyone nearby • You can now delete your account and all associated data at any time • Various bug fixes and performance improvements ```
App privacy
The developer, Sunil Gaddamedi, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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