Flare lets you broadcast a spontaneous hangout signal — a "flare" — to nearby people when you feel like doing something. You pick an activity and a rough timeframe, fire it off, and anyone nearby who's interested can respond.
No elaborate planning, no formal event pages, and absolutely no commitment until someone bites. Just pure, spontaneous connection.
- Fire a Flare: Broadcast an activity (e.g., 🏸 Badminton, ☕ Coffee) + timeframe in just 2 taps. (Limit: One active flare per user at a time).
- Live Local Map: Browse a live map of active flares within your configurable radius (1km–20km, default 5km).
- Low-Friction Matching: Tap "I'm in!" to express interest. The firer can then review and accept or pass.
- Ephemeral Chat: A temporary 1:1 chat unlocks only after a match is accepted to coordinate the exact location and time.
- Auto-Expiry: Flares disappear once their timeframe has passed (or max 24 hours). Chats and connections auto-delete 48 hours after the flare's timeframe ends, keeping the ecosystem fresh.