The Future of
Proximity Discovery
Step away from swiping and step into reality. Pulse connects you with the kinetic energy of your city in real-time, facilitating authentic, spontaneous interactions with people right around the corner.
How Pulse works
Built for real-world serendipity: discover nearby people, chat in the moment, and keep the best connections.
Discover
See nearby people and active zones in real time with a privacy‑preserving proximity map.
Request
Send a mutual chat request—no cold DMs, no spammy inbox.
Ephemeral Chat
Chats are temporary by default and expire when you move out of range.
Meet IRL
Low‑pressure interactions designed to encourage real‑world spontaneity.
Save Connection
Convert a good chat into a lasting connection with mutual consent.
Post + Impression
Share an encounter and leave lightweight impressions only after a valid interaction.
Discovery that feels alive
A realtime proximity layer—built with privacy in mind. Adjust your radius, choose visibility, and keep your exact location obfuscated.
Demo UI only—no GPS tracking on this page.
Why Pulse?
Reclaiming the magic of in-person serendipity in a hyper-connected digital age.
Beyond the Screen
We believe that the best connections aren't curated by algorithms, but by shared moments in time and space. Pulse uses sophisticated geofencing and real-time data to bring you closer to the people who are actually around you, right now.
Hyper-Local Relevance
Discover events, trending spots, and active communities within walking distance.
Privacy First
Your exact location is obfuscated. We show general proximity, not exact coordinates.
Authentic Growth
Build your network organically through verified, face-to-face interactions.
The Mechanics of Spontaneity
Deep dive into the core features powering the Pulse network.
Dynamic Discovery Map
Our proprietary heat-mapping algorithm visualizes the city's pulse in real-time. See aggregated activity zones, discover trending venues, and view live 'pulse pins' indicating active users open to connection within a dynamic radius.
Proximity-Locked Chat
Conversations that matter happen in the moment. Pulse chat channels are geofenced and ephemeral. Messages only unlock when users are within a specific proximity threshold, encouraging immediate, real-world meetups rather than endless digital chatter.
Trust & Reputation System
Safety and authenticity are paramount. Build your Pulse Score through verified, positive interactions and community endorsements. Our system ensures a high-quality environment by filtering bad actors and highlighting trusted community members.
Privacy and safety by design
Proximity is sensitive. Pulse is built around control, consent, and guardrails—so you can meet people nearby without oversharing.
Nearby is displayed as a soft radius, not a pin on your doorstep.
Tagging in posts and saving connections require mutual approval.
Reporting, blocking, and rate limits reduce spam—plus moderation for posts and messages.
Location fuzzing
We show proximity—not your exact coordinates. You control when you're visible.
Username-first identity
Real names are optional and can be shared only with trusted connections.
Distance-gated chat
Chats unlock only when both people are within range—and expire when you leave.
Block & report
One-tap controls backed by moderation workflows and rate limits to reduce abuse.
Monetization, done respectfully
A generous free tier, a meaningful upgrade, and optional add-ons—without interrupting active conversations.
Everything you need to try proximity discovery.
- Basic proximity discovery
- Limited radius visibility
- Standard ephemeral chat
- Limited impressions per day
- Ads supported experience
Extra reach, control, and reconnection.
- Increased discovery radius
- See who viewed your profile
- Unlimited impressions
- Ad-free experience
- AI features (translation + icebreakers)
- Boosted visibility in nearby feed
- Reconnect with expired chats
Monetization should never disrupt a real conversation.
- No ads during active chat sessions
- No ads during onboarding
- Strict frequency caps to avoid spam
- Rewarded ads for optional boosts (radius, impressions, visibility)
Optional tools when you want them—no subscription required.
Temporarily increase visibility in nearby.
Go invisible for a set time—on demand.
Personalize your profile with subtle flair.
FAQ
The big questions—answered plainly.
How do you protect my location?+
Pulse is built around proximity, not precision. We fuzz location and show general radius-based proximity rather than exact coordinates.
What makes chats expire?+
Chats are distance-gated and ephemeral by default. If either person leaves the proximity threshold, the session expires—unless both choose to save the connection.
Can I reconnect after a chat expires?+
Pulse+ can include reconnection tools that help you find and resume an expired chat (with rules to prevent abuse).
How do impressions work?+
Impressions are lightweight feedback (tags + optional note) and can only be left after a valid interaction like a chat or a connection—reducing spam and fake reviews.
How do you handle harassment or spam?+
Blocking and reporting are one tap away. We also use rate limits and moderation workflows to reduce abuse, plus content policies for posts and messages.
Be there when Pulse launches.
Join the waitlist to get notified, plus help us prioritize the use cases you care about most.
A social layer for real encounters
Posts are tied to interactions. Impressions build lightweight reputation—only after a valid chat or connection.
Posts
Share a moment together—tag approval required before anything goes public.
Drop quick notes about an encounter, a vibe, or a story worth remembering.
“Met someone at the station” style posts—built around real places, not feeds for doomscrolling.
Impressions
A simple reputation signal that promotes good behavior without turning people into scores.