What is locale?
locale is a prototype social app for real-time, location-based discovery. Drop your status, see who’s around, and let AI suggest meetups — all privacy-first, feed-free, and built for spontaneous connection. Feedback welcome!
Problem
Users struggle with passive social media feeds and difficulty in connecting spontaneously with nearby individuals. privacy concerns, passive feeds, and difficulty in real-world meetups
Solution
A privacy-first social app enabling real-time location-based discovery and AI-driven meetup suggestions. real-time location-based discovery and AI-driven meetup suggestions
Customers
Urban professionals, travelers, and digital nomads seeking spontaneous, privacy-conscious connections.
Unique Features
Privacy-first design, feed-free interface, AI-powered meetup recommendations based on location/status, and ephemeral interactions.
User Comments
Enables serendipitous connections, Appreciates privacy controls, AI suggestions reduce planning friction, Minimalist interface preferred over traditional apps, Encourages real-world interactions
Traction
Prototype stage with early traction (exact metrics unspecified), recently launched on ProductHunt
Market Size
The global location-based services market was valued at $39.5 billion in 2021 (MarketsandMarkets).
