Discover the World Around You
NearBy transforms your iOS device into a powerful discovery tool for exploring the fascinating places around you. Whether you're in your hometown or traveling to a new city, NearBy helps you find hidden gems, historical landmarks, cultural sites, and interesting locations you never knew existed.
Key Features
Smart Location Discovery
- Real-time location-based POI discovery on an interactive map
- Comprehensive coverage including restaurants, museums, parks, historical sites, and more
- Intelligent interest filtering to show only what matters to you
- Multi-source enrichment with Wikipedia, Foursquare, Google Places, and Apple Maps
Rich Place Information
- Detailed descriptions and historical context
- Stunning imagery from multiple sources
- Ratings and user reviews
- Cultural significance and visitor information
- Audio narration with text-to-speech for hands-free learning
- Audio playback with word-level highlighting for better understanding
Personal Experience
- Save your favorite places to access anytime
- Sync favorites across all your devices with CloudKit
- Smart proximity notifications when you approach interesting places
- Customizable interest categories (museums, restaurants, parks, historical sites, etc.)
- Search and filter by category to find exactly what you're looking for
Beautiful Design
- Dark mode interface optimized for iOS
- Intuitive navigation with tab-based layout
- Smooth animations and modern UI
- Apple design guidelines compliance
Privacy-Focused
- Transparent data collection with user consent
- GDPR and CCPA compliant
- Manage ad preferences anytime
- Your location data stays on your device
Multi-Source Intelligence
NearBy doesn't rely on a single data source. Our intelligent enrichment system combines information from:
- Wikipedia - For historical and cultural context
- Foursquare - For business and venue information
- Google Places - For ratings and detailed info
- Apple Maps - For location services
This multi-source approach ensures you get the most accurate and comprehensive information about every place you discover.
Perfect For
- Travelers exploring new cities
- Locals discovering hidden gems in their area
- History enthusiasts seeking historical context
- Culture lovers interested in landmarks and sites
- Adventure seekers looking for interesting places
How It Works
- Enable location services - Allow NearBy to access your location to discover nearby places
- Select your interests - Choose from museums, restaurants, parks, historical sites, and more
- Browse the interactive map - Explore nearby points of interest on a beautiful, interactive map
- Tap any point of interest - Learn more about each place with detailed information
- Save favorites and explore - Keep track of interesting places and get notified when you're nearby
Smart Notifications
Receive intelligent proximity alerts when you approach:
- Saved favorite places
- Recommended places based on your interests
- Historical landmarks and cultural sites
- Customizable notification preferences
Why Choose NearBy
- Comprehensive Coverage - Not just businesses, but historical sites, cultural landmarks, parks, and points of interest
- Intelligent Filtering - See only what interests you
- Beautiful Design - A pleasure to use with modern, intuitive interface
- Privacy First - Your location data is yours. We're transparent about everything we collect and why.
- Always Learning - Audio narration and detailed descriptions help you learn as you explore
Built for iOS
NearBy is built exclusively for iPhone and iPad, taking full advantage of iOS features:
- Apple Maps integration
- CloudKit syncing
- Widget support
- iOS 17+ optimizations
- Accessibility features
- Privacy-first design
System Requirements
To use NearBy, you need:
- iOS 17.0 or later - Compatible with iPhone and iPad
- Internet Connection - Required for discovering new places and fetching detailed information
- Location Services - Required for discovering nearby points of interest
- App Version: 1.0.1
NearBy is optimized for iOS 17.0 and later versions, ensuring the best performance and access to the latest iOS features.