Someone Interesting is a compass that points at the nearest person also using the app. That's it. No profiles, no messages, no history. Just a direction.
Open it, let it find your location, and the arrow points toward whoever is closest. Walk toward them. See what happens.
When you get within about 60 meters, it stops pointing and starts spinning. At that range, GPS isn't precise enough to matter. You're close. Use your eyes.
Or you don't. That's fine too.
What's the point of this?
Go meet some people and figure that out.
What do I do when I meet someone?
That's entirely up to you. Say hi. Don't be weird about it. You literally walked toward each other on purpose. That's already a good start.
What if I want to track how many people I've met?
Remember it. Write it down. Tell a friend. We're not building a spreadsheet for your social life.
Can I message someone through the app?
No. Go talk to them.
Can I see who I've connected with before?
No. There's no history, no profiles, no record. If you want to remember someone, get their number.
Why is the arrow spinning?
Either no one else is on the app right now, or someone is very close. If it's spinning slowly, you're alone. If it's spinning fast, someone is within 60 meters. Look around.
Why is the arrow pointing the wrong way?
GPS and phone compasses aren't perfect, especially indoors. Step outside, hold your phone flat, and give it a few seconds to calibrate. It'll get there.
Does it work indoors?
Somewhat. GPS gets unreliable inside buildings. It'll still show you a direction but don't expect it to be precise. Outdoors is where this works best.
Why does it need my location?
That's the whole thing. Without your location, it's just a spinning arrow pointing at nothing.
Can I use it with friends to find each other?
Yes, but it'll point you at whoever is nearest, not necessarily the friend you're looking for. It's not a friend-finder. It's a nearest-person-finder. Plan accordingly.
What if I don't want to be found anymore?
Close the app. You're immediately removed. No one can see you.
Is my exact location shared with everyone?
Not exactly. The further away someone is, the less precise a location they see. Someone across the city sees a rough area. Someone nearby sees enough to find you. That's by design.
What if someone is being creepy or following me?
Close the app. You disappear immediately. If you feel unsafe, trust that instinct and get to a public place. The app doesn't know who you are and neither does anyone else using it.
Does it work on a laptop?
The compass doesn't. Laptops don't have magnetometers. The arrow will spin. Everything else works fine but it's really meant to be used on a phone, outside, moving around.
Can I add it to my home screen?
Yes. On iPhone: Share → Add to Home Screen. On Android: the browser will offer a prompt, or tap the menu and look for "Add to Home Screen." It opens fullscreen like a regular app.
Why is there no social graph, profile, or follow feature?
Because you don't need one. Go outside. Meet someone. Remember the experience yourself. The less the app does, the more the actual moment matters.
Is this free?
Yes.
Who made this?
Someone who thought it would be interesting to point a compass at strangers and see what happens.
Questions not covered here? nowhereinteresting@gmail.com