Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Circly – See who’s around you, for real.

social app, proximity, meet people, real life, local

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Presence▲883

   Connect with your community and culture in new places

   2024 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Cocoon▲674

   A private app for the most important people in your life

   2019 · cocoon.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Pally - AI Relationship Management▲949

   All your connections, across all your socials.

   2025 · pally.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Gowalla▲429

   Keep up with your friends in the real world

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Charlie▲503

   Make a killer impression on anyone you meet with

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Invitor▲114

   Make real-life plans with new people. Not dating.

   2023 · invitor.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Habicy▲253

   Track habits, share progress and connect with friends.

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Circles▲86

   A private place for the most important people in your life

   2022 · oncircles.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Zenly▲241

   Locate your friends in realtime - GPS tracker

   2016 · zen.ly · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Togetheo▲83

    Meet people nearby, who share your interests 🌍

    2018 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Lightness▲72

    App for meeting new people, exploring cultures and messaging

    2023 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    BeReal▲51

    Your friends, for real

    2022 · bereal.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Neighborly▲65

    Connect with your local community

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Realest▲79

    Just another social network

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Circlo▲2

    Meet, Chat, and Play Instantly in the Same Room

    Mar 2026 · thepensia.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Present 2.0▲85

    Do things with people nearby

    2018 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Explore▲88

    Discover interesting people in your 2nd degree network.

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Realory▲68

    The way of reality - your real thoughts & moments

    2023 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Showping▲99

    Show & Shop with Friends. Shopping advice community.

    2021 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    RealContacts▲73

    Improve your real life reputation.

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Cercle▲116

    The bat signal for your closest friends.

    Jul 2026 · cercle.me · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Neighborly 2.0▲67

    Local social network advocating neighbourhood co-operation

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Roam▲82

    Find spontaneous activities near you, with anyone.

    2018 · digitalholdings.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Anyway▲89

    A proximity live-feed for posts nearby!

    2018 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →