What is Nearfaces

Easily Find Your Friends Without Sharing Your Location

Nearfaces is an innovative technology company based in Munich. We’ve developed a unique, patented solution for proximity detection between mobile phones. Our patent was recently granted by the European Patent Office (EPO), confirming the groundbreaking nature of our technology.

How Nearfaces Works

With Nearfaces, you can easily find out if your friends are nearby—without sharing your location. When a friend is detected within a range of up to 250 meters, you’ll receive a discreet notification on your smartphone.

  • No location sharing

    Thanks to our patented technology, you can detect nearby friends without using GPS or sharing your location.

  • Works everywhere

    Nearfaces works reliably both indoors and outdoors—and even without an Internet connection.

  • No extra hardware

    All you need is a smartphone. Nearfaces uses the existing features of your device and is compatible with both iPhone and Android models.

Patented Privacy First Technology

The Nearfaces technology for proximity detection is patented with the European Patent Office.

Nearfaces has developed a technology that utilises a purely phone to phone signal which can operate up to a maximum distance of 250m. This allows Nearfaces to detect nearby friends without using GPS so that the user does not publicize their location. This also functions perfectly without a phone network or internet reception.

More information around our patent EP4284031 granted on the 16th of April 2025 can be found here.

User protection and privacy are our top priorities.

Use Cases

Social Networking

  • Dating

    Users can find their date easily in a crowded bar or restaurant.

  • Meetups and Events

    Users can find friends at crowded places like concerts, festivals, or conferences without needing to call or text to coordinate.

  • Spontaneous Hangouts

    Friends can spontaneously meet up when they find themselves in close proximity.

  • Safety and Security

    Users exact location is not published so Nearfaces cannot be used for tracking. For the worst cases whereby a user is being stalked Nearfaces can be used to warn the user that an unwanted person is nearby.

  • Emergency Situations

    In case of an emergency, users can quickly locate nearby friends or family members for assistance.

  • Safe Walks

    Friends can ensure they are within proximity when walking in unfamiliar or unsafe areas.

  • Office Spaces

    Employees can locate colleagues within large office buildings or campuses without needing to share their exact locations.

  • Co-Working Spaces

    Freelancers and remote workers can find and connect with known colleagues or friends who are also working in the same space.

  • Augmented Reality Games

    The app can be used in games where players need to find each other in real life, enhancing the gaming experience.

  • Team Coordination

    In multiplayer games, players can easily find team members for real-world coordination.

  • Trade Fairs

    Hosts can provide personalised trade fair experiences based on the guests business needs. Stands can connect to potential clients in the vicinity.

  • Events

    Hosts can ensure all guests are within the vicinity without needing to track their exact movements.

  • Festivals

    Participants can find and connect with likeminded new or existing friends during large gatherings.

  • Shopping Centers

    Friends can locate each other in large malls or shopping districts, making group shopping experiences more convenient.

  • Event-Based Promotions

    Businesses can use the app for event-based marketing, ensuring groups can stay together and receive notifications about nearby promotions or events.

  • Group Tours

    Tourists can keep track of group members without needing to share their specific locations, useful in crowded tourist spots.

  • Travel Companions

    Travelers can find companions in new cities or countries without sharing their exact location.

  • Hiking or Biking Groups

    Friends can ensure they stay together during outdoor activities without constantly checking their locations.

  • Team Sports

    Players can locate teammates during practice sessions or informal games in parks or other venues.

  • Campus Life

    Students can find friends or study groups on large university campuses without revealing their precise locations.

  • Field Trips

    Teachers can ensure students stay within a safe range during field trips or outdoor educational activities.

Overall, this patent technology has versatile applications across various domains where proximity awareness and privacy are important, enhancing social interactions, safety, convenience, and user experience without compromising location privacy.

Contact us today to learn how Nearfaces can be applied to your business.

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