Nearby - React Native App For Find and Chat Using GPS Technology

Nearby – Location-Based Social Discovery & Chat App with Admin Panel

Nearby is a production-ready React Native mobile application that enables users to discover and connect with people nearby using GPS technology, advanced filters, and real-time chat. With 10,000+ downloads on Google Play Store, this battle-tested solution comes with a complete monetization system, professional Next.js admin dashboard, and zero server costs using Firebase.

Latest Update: February 2026 | React Native 0.83.0 | New Architecture | TypeScript

Why Choose Nearby?

Skip months of development and launch a production-grade social discovery platform today. Nearby ships with GPS-powered proximity matching, encrypted real-time chat, 8 built-in revenue streams, and a complete Next.js admin dashboard — everything you need to run a social app business from day one.

Key Features

GPS Proximity Discovery

Pinpoint nearby users on a live map with advanced radius filtering. Sort by distance, age, gender, or online status — all powered by real-time geolocation with interactive markers and profile previews on tap.

Real-Time Encrypted Chat

Firebase Realtime Database powers sub-second message delivery with typing indicators, read receipts, and push notifications. Messages sync across all devices seamlessly with full offline support.

New Architecture Performance

Built on React Native 0.83.0 with New Architecture enabled — delivering 40% faster load times, native-level animations, and buttery-smooth scrolling. App size reduced from 36MB+ to just 28MB.

Multi-Layer Authentication

Email, Phone OTP, Google, and Apple Sign-In from day one. Firebase Auth handles session management, token refresh, and account recovery automatically.

Custom Map Markers (Pro Feature)

Let users personalize their map presence with exclusive marker designs. Pro-only markers drive subscription upgrades and increase user retention.

Smart Push Notifications

Firebase Cloud Messaging + Notifee for scheduled local reminders. Send targeted or bulk notifications from the admin panel to drive daily engagement.

RevenueCat Subscriptions

Production-ready subscription infrastructure with RevenueCat. Handle free trials, upgrades, downgrades, and restores across iOS and Android without custom billing logic.

Clean TypeScript Codebase

Fully typed, well-documented, and modular. No spaghetti code — every component follows best practices with a scalable folder structure built for teams.

8 Built-In Revenue Streams

• Pro Subscriptions — RevenueCat-powered monthly and yearly plans
• Banner Ads — AdMob banners integrated in Discover feed
• Wallet Top-Ups — In-app virtual currency system
• Exclusive Markers — Pro-only custom map marker designs
• Profile Boosts — Paid visibility upgrades for users
• Verification Badges — Paid identity verification system
• Virtual Gifts — Send paid gifts to other users
• Stealth Mode — Premium invisible browsing feature

Next.js Admin Dashboard

A modern admin panel ships with every purchase — manage your entire platform from one dashboard:

• User Management — View, edit, suspend, or delete users. Monitor activity and verify identities
• Push Notification Center — Send targeted or bulk notifications to all users or specific segments
• Wallet & Transactions — Monitor wallets, process top-ups, and review withdraw requests
• Ticket System (CRUD) — Handle verification, support, report tickets, and withdrawal requests
• CMS Pages — Edit About Us, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policy directly from dashboard
• Deletion Requests — Process account deletion requests for Play Store and App Store compliance

Tech Stack

• React Native 0.83.0 — New Architecture enabled
• Firebase — Auth, Realtime Database, Cloud Messaging, Storage
• TypeScript — Strict mode, fully typed codebase
• RevenueCat — Subscription management for iOS and Android
• Next.js — Admin panel and dashboard
• Notifee — Local notifications and scheduled reminders
• AdMob — Banner ad integration

What’s Included

• Complete React Native mobile app source code (iOS & Android)
• Next.js admin dashboard with full source code
• Step-by-step documentation
• Firebase configuration guide
• RevenueCat setup guide
• Free lifetime updates

Version History

Version 2.0 – February 12, 2026 (Major Release)

• [Upgraded] React Native from 0.70.6 to 0.83.0 with New Architecture
• [Redesigned] Complete admin panel rebuilt with Next.js
• [Migrated] OneSignal to Firebase Cloud Messaging + Notifee
• [Added] RevenueCat subscription management
• [Added] Custom map markers (Pro-only feature)
• [Added] Banner ads in Discover feed (AdMob)
• [Added] Wallet system with top-up, withdrawal, and send functionality
• [Reduced] App size from 36MB+ to 28MB
• [Converted] Codebase to TypeScript with strict mode
• [Replaced] Legacy vectors with optimized SVGs
• [Improved] Splash screen and Get Started screen UI
• [Added] Admin: User management, notifications, wallets, CMS, deletion requests
• [Added] Admin: CRUD for verification, support, report tickets, and withdrawals
• [Fixed] All crash-causing bugs and stability issues
• [Removed] Unused libraries and deprecated code
• [Enhanced] Security levels and API endpoint hardening
• [Restructured] Complete folder architecture for scalability

Version 1.3 – March 23, 2023

• [Upgraded] React Native version
• [Added] Ability to view, respond and test one
• [Changed] Coins system to Wallet system with rewards, withdrawal and send option
• [Added] Ability to top-up coins in wallet
• [Added] Ability to purchase Ad-free subscriptions
• [Changed] UI of Inbox, Notification and Profile Design
• [Added] Discover Screen
• [Added] Nice animations using Lottie Animations
• [Added] Realtime Database for Chat instead of Firestore to save the cost
• [Changed] Firebase project structure
• [Added] Admin Panel

Version 1.2 – April 27, 2021

• [Fixed] Crashing issue on Homepage
• [Updated] Bottom Tab designs
• [Added] AdMob integration
• [Optimized] App load time

Version 1.1 – April 22, 2021

• [Upgraded] React Native to v64
• [Changed] UI of app
• [Added] Phone authentication
• [Added] Map functionality
• [Added] Credits System
• [Added] Profile Page
• [Added] Notifications
• [Decreased] App size
• [Added] Bottom Tabs navigation
• [Added] Verified Page
• [Added] Payments integration
• [Added] Admin Panel (initial version)
• [Upgraded] Sidebar design

Version 1.0 – December 26, 2019

• [Released] Initial Release

Support & Updates

We provide comprehensive support to help you get your app up and running. The package includes detailed documentation, video tutorials (if needed), and email support. Regular updates ensure your app stays compatible with the latest React Native and Firebase versions.

Need customization? Contact me for custom development, feature additions, white-label solutions, or complete app deployment services.

Important Note

Demo APK Notice: Installing the demo app may trigger a Play Protect warning. This is standard behavior for apps that haven’t been uploaded to the Play Store or are not from Play Protect listed developers. Simply disable Play Protect for demo/testing purposes. Once you publish your own version to the Play Store, this warning will not appear for your users.

Ready to Launch Your Social App? Get Nearby today and start building your community-driven platform with proven technology and a complete monetization system!

Questions? Check the comprehensive documentation or reach out to support – I’m here to help you succeed!