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THE WORLD'S FIRST SOCIAL UTILITY APP.

MISSION

We keep people connected and safer – even when WiFi and cell services fail – allowing you to stay in contact and in reach of your community seamlessly, enhancing your event experiences .

Whether you're off-grid with friends, or surrounded by thousands, BUDDY uses first available network technology, creating a culture of connectivity with location-sharing, and real-time offline communication.

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WHAT IS SOCIAL UTILITY?

Social utility means connection with purpose. BUDDY isn’t just social—it’s essential. It bridges the gap when cell towers can't. 

REAL-TIME FRIEND TRACKING

Track

without signal

Keep

tabs

See your friends on the map—even without signal. No more wandering or waiting. Know where your people are and stay close, even in the chaos.

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CHAT SEAMLESSLY

No

missing messages

Private

and encrypted

Message your friends, with or without service. Chat 1:1 offline or 1:1 and group chat online. Messages are private and encrypted.

DISCOVER & SHARE

Hot

Spots

Private

and encrypted

Always be in-the-know with dropped Spots from your network, in your area or around events – meetups, vendors, pop-ups, hidden gems.

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NO SERVICE, NO PROBLEM

Build

the network

Stay

connected

Your phone will build a local connection network.
Messages and locations hop up to 330 feet (100m) per device to keep your crew in the know.

KEEP TABS

Buddies

only

URL→

to connect IRL

Stay in the know with real-time updates. Loops and Spots auto-delete after 24 hours, so you can stay spontaneous and safe without a constant digital trail.

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