Description of Hi There
Hi There - Group Chat for Nearby People
Chat with people around you - privately and locally. Hi There uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to discover nearby users, send messages, and share profile pictures - all locally. No internet, no data collection, no servers.
PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY PLACES
- * Rate managers: the app uses only Bluetooth - no need to disconnect from company WiFi. Ideal for office and corporate settings.
- Office: Share gossip, discuss work, or connect with colleagues on breaks - without disrupting the workplace.
- Public transport: Chat with passengers on subways, buses, trains, and trams. Great for long commutes.
- Campus: Connect with students in classrooms, cafeterias, or libraries. Study groups and new connections.
- Cafeterias: Casual conversations with coworkers at lunch.
- Airplanes: Chat with fellow travelers without leaving your seat.
KEY FEATURES
- No registration: Start chatting right away - no email, phone, or account. Open the app and go.
- Privacy first: Chat nearby without revealing your identity until you choose to connect.
- Group chat: Real-time group conversations with people around you. Messages appear instantly and disappear when users go out of range.
- Add friends from chat: Found someone interesting? Send a connection request and continue in private.
- Zero data collection: Hi There doesn't collect, store, or transmit personal information. Everything stays on your device.
- GDPR compliant: No data on servers - privacy-first by design.
- Works offline: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connects you with people nearby. Works in poor connectivity too.
- Real-time messaging: Instant messages with smooth animations; they disappear when users go out of range.
- Stable connections: Reliable delivery and better reconnection during group chats.
PRIVACY FIRST
Hi There is built with privacy at its core. Conversations, profile, and data stay on your device. No tracking, no storage, no sharing.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Open the app - no registration needed
2. Complete your profile (nickname, photo, info) and start chatting
3. Start discovery to find nearby users
4. Join the group chat
5. Chat freely with people nearby
6. Send connection requests to people you want as friends
7. Once connected, exchange contacts and chat privately
PERFECT FOR: Office workers, commuters, students, travelers - anyone who values privacy and wants to chat with people nearby.
Download Hi There and connect with people around you - privately and locally.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Version(2026-04-14)
Initial release