NearVox

Now on Android too: iPhone and Android in the same group. Free forever for two, and from three people on only the host pays, once.

NearVox connects people nearby by voice, completely without internet, without a mobile network and without any sign-up. Whether you are in a dead zone in the mountains, on a construction site with no reception or simply out and about: when your phone network goes silent, you keep talking.

How it works: One person starts a group, and their phone opens its own Wi-Fi hotspot. Everyone else scans a QR code and is instantly in. No setup, no phone numbers, no accounts. Designed for every age: large text, clear buttons, nothing you can do wrong.

Perfect for: • Bike rides, hiking and skiing • Convoys and carpools • Construction sites, halls and events • Anywhere the mobile network lets you down

Features: • Hands-free talking for the whole group. Everyone can speak at once, just like a phone call • Works fully offline over the phone's own Wi-Fi hotspot • Join via QR code, connected in seconds • Automatic host handover: if the starting phone drops out, another device takes over seamlessly and the group keeps running • Automatic reconnection after a brief dead zone, no need to scan again • A real signal indicator so you can see when the connection is getting weaker • Battery warning by voice announcement • Bluetooth headsets and helmet microphones are supported

Privacy by conviction: NearVox collects no data. There are no accounts, no real names, no ads and no tracking. Conversations go directly from device to device and are never stored or sent to a server.

Pricing: Groups of two are free forever. For larger groups of three or more, a one-time Pro purchase unlocks all seats. No subscription.