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24 alternatives to Rive Nearby + Rive for Apple Watch

Meet people nearby, see people who walked by

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Rive Nearby + Rive for Apple Watch launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Foursquare on Apple Watch▲266

   Places you’ll love, without having to look at phone

   2015 · foursquare.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Find Near Me▲85

   The easiest way to find everything around you (Apple Watch)

   2015 · findnearmeapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Human for Apple Watch▲167

   Real-time activity tracking with friends on the Apple Watch

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   WatchApps▲131

   Interactive previews of upcoming Apple Watch Apps

   2015 · watchaware.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Yood! 2.0▲96

   Easiest way to find food nearby, now on the Apple Watch

   2015 · yoodapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   addappt for Apple Watch▲78

   ‘Live’ contacts updated by friends with one tapp messaging

   2015 · site.addappt.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Waldo for Apple Watch▲94

   See what your friends are doing right now, on your Watch

   2015 · trywaldo.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Roadtrippers▲112

   Maps built for travelers. Now on Apple Watch.

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Apple Watch Series 2▲244

   The new Apple Watch

   2016 · apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Apple Faces▲100

    Custom designs for your Apple Watch

    2015 · applefaces.co · its alternatives →

11. 11
    WatchMe88▲71

    Dating comes to the Apple Watch. Meet nearby singles.

    2015 · watchme88.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    RetailMeNot for Apple Watch▲87

    Find the best deals nearby with your Apple Watch

    2015 · retailmenot.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Lookout for Apple Watch▲86

    Find your iPhone right from your wrist

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    AR Watch▲78

    Try Apple Watch on using augmented reality app

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    watchOS 2▲166

    The new watchOS is here

    2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Apple watchOS 4▲196

    New watch, Siri, and Apple Music faces

    2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Trello for Apple Watch▲121

    Organize anything, together, on your wrist.

    2015 · atlassian.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Friendly▲81

    Make friend's through nearby events

    2016 · joinfriendly.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Shopify for Apple Watch▲77

    Track the performance of your business on your Apple Watch

    2015 · shopify.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Views▲118

    Discover spots by locals

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Previous Spottly▲101

    Join to share the best places in the world

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    WatchKit▲152

    Design and development resources for the Apple Watch

    2014 · developer.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Marvel for Apple Watch▲134

    See your sketches, designs and prototypes on the Apple Watch

    2015 · marvelapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TodoMovies 4▲89

    The iPhone/Apple watch app every movie lover needs

    2015 · apps.apple.com · 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 →