Near22
Private. Present. Near.

Early Access — 10k Beta

Beta access is opening in waves — 25 this week, then 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500, and 5000. Invites for 500+ are planned for October 2025. Learn more.

Join the free beta via Apple’s TestFlight (iOS) or Google Play Closed Testing (Android). If you’d like to help, you can make an optional $7 contribution to support development. Support is appreciated but does not affect access or timing.

Support Near22 — $7 (optional)

External testing requires Apple’s (or Google’s) beta approval. Testing is free; contributions are optional and refundable within 14 days. Contributions do not grant priority or guaranteed access.

Join iOS Beta (TestFlight)

Tap the button below on your iPhone or iPad:

Progressive rollout: We’re opening access in waves — 25 this week, then 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500, and 5000. Invites for 500+ are planned for October 2025.

Download Near 22 App

Requires iOS 17+ or iPadOS 17+.

Link not opening / says “Not Available”?

Install the TestFlight app first, then try again.
If you see “Beta is full” or “Not available”, capacity may be temporarily reached. We open more slots in waves.
Try long‑press → Open in New Tab, or copy & paste: https://testflight.apple.com/join/QeMx8U5q
Still stuck? Email support@near22.com with your Apple ID email and device model.

▶️ Watch the 1-minute Near22 demo above. If playback stutters, download the MP4.

Private. Present. Near.

No Signup
Find Nearby Devices
Add Person / Business
Create Groups
Chat
Settings / Control Visibility
▶️ Check out the 1-minute demo video

Early Access = pre-release builds via TestFlight (iOS) or Closed Testing (Android), free to join.

Languages Supported

English
French
Spanish
German
Hindi
Japanese
Korean
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese
Russian
Chinese
Turkish

Language support is in progress; some strings are still being localized.

What you get

Access to pre-release builds via TestFlight (iOS) or Closed Testing (Android) when capacity is available — free to join
Early product updates
Direct feedback channel (reply to any beta email)

How it works

Join with the free TestFlight link (iOS) or opt in to Closed Testing (Android).
Optionally, support development with a one-time $7 contribution.
We roll out builds in stages as capacity opens.

Some features may appear on iOS first while Android reaches parity.

Support (optional)

$7 one-time contribution to support development.

What your $7 supports: Android finishing work, design polish, and cloud costs during the beta.

✅ Free at Launch: The public Near22 app will be free at release. Supporting now is optional and not required for beta access.

Privacy

We design for privacy by default and we don’t sell personal data.

App data: At this time we do not collect analytics or personal data from the app.
Contributions: Payments are processed by Stripe. We receive your email to send receipts/updates; we do not store card details.
Diagnostics (future, optional): If we enable crash/perf diagnostics, we’ll update this page and ask first.

Questions or deletion requests? support@near22.com

Terms (Early Access)

Beta access is provided via TestFlight (iOS) and Google Play Closed Testing (Android) and is free.
Rollout may be staged by platform/device and capacity; we may request your Apple ID/Google account email to issue invites.
Optional contributions do not grant priority or guaranteed access; refunds are available within 14 days.
We may change, pause, or end the beta at any time.

FAQ

How do I find and make friends?No remote requests

Tap Scan to discover people nearby using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Scanning is purely local on your device — we do not hit a server to fetch people around you.

Nearby → empty state before scanning.

Nearby → scanning in progress and results.

Privacy first: discovery happens locally via BLE; nothing is uploaded during scan.

How do I create groups?

Open Groups and tap the + button.
Select members from Nearby results or your Contacts.
Name the group and add a few tags (e.g., Lula lounge, Salsa).

Do I always need Bluetooth (BLE)?

BLE is required for scanning only. Once you connect, chats continue over the normal network like any other app. We don’t keep permanent copies of your messages — they’re intended to be transient and device-local.

What are the benefits of filters in Contacts vs Nearby?

Contacts filters help organize people you’ve already connected with (Known, Blocked, Received, Sent, All), and by type (Personal/Business).

Nearby filters narrow who appears during scans (All/Personal/Business). No server calls — still 100% local.

How do tags help?

Tags are short labels under profiles and groups (e.g., Stylist, Music lover, Tech lead, Dancer). They’re a lightweight identity layer that preserves anonymity while making it easy to find common ground.

How does anonymity work?

You appear with a nickname and tags — no phone number or real name required. You choose what to share and when to connect.

What happens once I’m connected?

It works like any other chat app over the network, but we keep it minimal: we don’t keep permanent copies of your chats; they’re intended to be transient and device-local.

Example: going to an event

At a conference or concert, open Nearby and scan. You might find a friend you didn’t expect, a DJ tagged “Salsa,” or a local vendor. Connect instantly — no number exchange needed. You can keep chatting later even after you leave.

Can I hide my profile?

Yes — toggle Nearby Visibility anytime. Hidden means you won’t appear in scans, but existing contacts and groups can still reach you.

Will the app cost money when it’s released?

No — the final Near22 app will be free to download and use. You may choose to support development with an optional $7 contribution during the beta, but it’s not required for access.