NearBy Things

Get what's around you. NearBy Things notifies you in real time with a personalised map and smart recommendations.

Discover the World Around You NearBy turns your iPhone into a discovery tool for nearby places—landmarks, restaurants, museums, parks—with rich details from multiple sources.

Smart discovery

• Interactive map of nearby points of interest
• Filter by interests (museums, restaurants, parks, landmarks, and more)

Rich content

• Descriptions, photos, ratings, and reviews
• Audio narration (text-to-speech)

Your experience

• Save favorites and sync across devices (CloudKit)
• Proximity alerts for places you care about
• Search and filter by category

Privacy

• Transparent data practices; GDPR and CCPA aligned
• Location data stays on your device
• Ad preferences manageable anytime

Built for iOS Native integration with Apple Maps, CloudKit, iOS 17+ optimizations, and accessibility support. Download NearBy and explore your area in a new way—from landmarks and museums to cafes and parks.