• Local friends
  • Networking
  • Expats & travelers

See who's around you.

Blizu finds compatible people around you right now — to make local friends, network, or connect while traveling. No algorithms, just real people nearby.

01 Manifesto

Four problems. One app.

Blizu was built to solve specific problems with how people meet people today.

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Problem 01

Algorithms decide for you.

Social and matching apps rank every user — including you — and control who you see and who sees you. Premium tiers sell more visibility, never transparency. You're still trusting a ranking you can't see.

02 How it works

Four steps.
Then real life.

Filters screen — your filters, applied as strictly as you choose Radar screen — scanning for compatible people nearby Nearby people with fit scores — anonymous profiles stay masked Match chat after mutual acceptance, with location sharing
03 What's different

Things no other app does.

  1. 01

    People near you, not across the city.

    Connect with people who are physically near you right now. The app is only useful when you leave your home. Your exact location is never shared with other users.

  2. 02

    No algorithms, more filters.

    You can set a variety of filters for who you want to meet. The app doesn't rank, boost or promote anyone.

  3. 03

    Say why you're here.

    Local friends, study buddies, networking, fellow expats & travelers, hobby partners, language exchange — pick what fits, and the scan finds people here for the same.

  4. 04

    Choose to stay anonymous

    Your name is masked and photos are pixelated until both users accept the match. This way you're completely unrecognisable to ensure your safety.

  5. 05

    Five hours, then the moment moves on.

    Matches expire in five hours. This isn't an app for collecting profiles you'll never meet — if someone is nearby and compatible, you have a window. Just like real life.

  6. 06

    Events, but better. (coming soon)

    Join events and connect with the people who matter — without wasting time on small talk. Rolling out after launch.

Ready when you are

Leave the house. Open the app.
See who's there.

Download on the App Store

Android version coming soon.

04 Host

Run an event?
List it on Blizu.

Events on Blizu are coming soon. Increase the success of your events by making it easier for attendees to connect with the right people in the room — at concerts, meetups, parties and conferences. Get on the early list and we'll set yours up first.

  • 01

    GPS-verified attendance.

    Only people physically at your event can match.

  • 02

    Better connections, instantly.

    Attendees discover who shares their interests the moment they walk in.

  • 03

    Zero setup on your end.

    We register the event for you and send you a QR code — share it with your attendees and you're done.

Social Networking Party Sports Music Food & Drink Tech Art & Culture
Email us to list
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