Wave at people nearby
Wave uses Bluetooth to discover people nearby. Send a wave. If they wave back, you match and see each other's socials. No profiles, no swiping, just real connections.
Wave
6 people nearby
How It Works
Three simple steps to connect with people around you
Discover
Open Wave and your phone starts discovering other Wave users nearby via Bluetooth. No GPS, no location tracking. Only nearby detection.
Wave
See someone on your radar? Send them a wave. It's anonymous. They'll know someone nearby waved, but not who until they wave back.
Match
When you both wave at each other, you match! Your Instagram and Snapchat handles are revealed so you can connect for real.
See It In Action
From discovering people nearby to exchanging socials. Here's what Wave looks like
Wave
6 people nearby
Not Another Dating App
Wave rethinks how people connect. Starting with real-world presence, not profiles
Built Different
Wave isn't another social app. It's a new way to connect with the real world.
Bluetooth Discovery
Discover people nearby using Bluetooth Low Energy. No GPS, no location sharing. Just who's around you, right now.
No Profiles
No photos, no swiping. Add an optional note like "Alex, red hoodie" to help people find you. Your identity stays hidden until you both wave.
Untraceable by Design
Your anonymous Bluetooth signal refreshes every 15 minutes. No one can track or follow you. Each session is a fresh start.
Mutual Match Only
Both people must wave at each other to match. No unwanted messages, no one-sided interactions. Connection requires consent from both sides.
Block & Report
Instantly block anyone from your radar. Report inappropriate behavior with one tap. Your safety always comes first.
Multi-Platform Socials
Share your Instagram and Snapchat handles with matches. Connect on the platforms you already use. Wave is the bridge, not the destination.
Privacy is not a feature. It's the foundation.
Most social apps collect everything about you. Wave was built from the ground up to know as little about you as possible while still connecting you with people nearby.
No GPS Tracking
Wave uses Bluetooth only. We never access, store, or share your GPS location. We literally don't know where you are.
Invisible Until You Match
No one can see your name, photo, or social handles until BOTH of you wave. Your identity is yours to reveal.
Auto-Refreshing Identity
Your anonymous Bluetooth signal changes every 15 minutes. No one can track your movements or build a profile of your presence.
18+ Verified
All users must be at least 18 years old. Date of birth is verified during signup and cannot be changed.
Available in 7 languages across Europe and beyond
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Wave
Yes, Wave is free to download and use. All core features like discovering people, waving, matching, and exchanging socials are completely free.
Wave uses Bluetooth to detect other Wave users nearby. Your phone sends out an anonymous signal that automatically changes every 15 minutes, so you're always untraceable. No GPS or location data is used for discovery.
No. Your name, photo, and social handles are completely hidden until both of you wave at each other. Before a mutual wave, all anyone sees is an anonymous dot on their radar. Optionally, a short note you've set like "Alex, red hoodie".
Wave works best in social settings like bars, cafes, campuses, concerts, and events. If the radar is empty, try using Wave when you're in a busy area. You can also enable Nearby Alerts to get notified when Wave users are around you.
Wave uses Bluetooth Low Energy, which is designed for minimal power consumption. It uses significantly less battery than GPS-based apps. Most users don't notice any difference in battery life.
Once you match, you can see each other's Instagram and Snapchat handles. Tap to open their profile directly and start a conversation. Wave is the bridge. The conversation happens on platforms you already use.
Absolutely. Tap any match to access block, report, or remove options. Blocking is instant and bidirectional. The blocked person can't see you on their radar or wave at you. Reports are reviewed by our team.
No. Wave uses Bluetooth only. We never track your GPS location. If you opt in to Nearby Alerts, your approximate location is checked once to see if others are nearby, but it's never stored or shared.
Ready to wave?
Download Wave and start connecting with people around you. Your next conversation is closer than you think.
Available on iOS 16+. Android coming soon. Requires Bluetooth Low Energy.