Nearby.
Location-Based Social Discovery App
Nearby is a location-based social discovery app that allows you to find and chat with people around you using GPS technology. It features real-time messaging, image sharing, and easy filters to connect with people nearby. Whether you are looking for new friends or networking opportunities, Nearby makes it simple.
Designed end-to-end.
GPS Proximity Search
Real-time 1-on-1 Chat
Advanced User Filters
Image & Media Sharing
Multi-Account Support
Secure Payment Gateway
Push Notifications
Profile Customization
Under the hood.
Key Functionality
The app leverages Geo-hashing technology to efficiently query users within a specific radius, ensuring battery efficiency and fast query times.
- Dynamic radius adjustment
- Block and Report user mechanisms
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Real-time presence indicators
Tools used.
- React Native
- Expo
- Gifted Chat
- Reanimated
- Firebase Realtime DB
- Cloud Functions
- Firebase Auth
- GeoFire
- In-App Purchases
- Image Compression
Perfect for
Common questions.
Yes! Nearby is built with React Native, making it available for both iOS and Android platforms with a single codebase.
Nearby uses GPS technology to determine your accurate location and queries the database for other users within your set radius.
Absolutely! All data is stored securely using Firebase with industry-standard encryption and security rules.
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