Ember: Video Chat & Meet

How was your day? Meet someone kind, talk face to face, and share the small moments with photos and videos. Different languages? Ember quietly translates for you.

Ember is a social app for talking to people near you, right now.

Instead of messages that fade out after a few replies, see the person and talk for a minute. Voice and expression tell you far more, far faster.

■ See who is online People with the app open right now appear first. No waiting for a reply.

■ Video call in seconds When it feels right, start a live video call. Connecting takes a few seconds.

■ Find people by interest People who like what you like come first, so you never have to invent an opening line.

■ Nearby, and worldwide Start with people close to you, or talk to someone on the other side of the world. It is a good way to make friends abroad or practise a language.

■ Message first if you prefer Not ready for a call? Send a message and move to video when you are comfortable.

■ Photo verification Members who match their profile photo against a live selfie get a verified badge, so you know who you are talking to.

■ Safety Block and report at any time. Reports are reviewed by a person, not an automated system. Calls are never recorded.

■ Who uses Ember · People who want someone to talk to · People who would rather meet face to face than trade texts · People looking for friends in their own neighbourhood · People who want to practise a language with a native speaker

Video calls and some messages use Points, which you can top up in the app. Your balance and history are always visible.

Ember is for adults aged 18 and over. Accounts found to belong to minors are terminated.