the old fashioned way
Meet New People Nearby,
In Real Time,
At The Places You Love.
Checkin App helps you see who’s nearby and open to connecting. Whether you’re at a bar, event, or local café. No endless scrolling, just real-world moments.
How to Meet New People Nearby Using Checkin
Open the app and check in to your current venue eg, a bar, event, restaurant or any public space.
Discover people checked in at your venue and who else is nearby. You won’t see their exact location just that they’re open to meeting, close by.
Say hi, chat in the app. Whether it’s a friendship, a shared hobby, or something more . You choose.
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Meet in person, not just on your screen.
For anyone who’s open to meeting new people.
Check in when you’re open to meeting. You’ll only be seen by others nearby, never shared publicly, never tracked.
Whether you’re out for a drink, a workout or just keen to meet someone new, Checkin adapts to your social mood, no labels needed.
Tips, stories and ideas for meeting people in the moment.
Our blog is full of real-world advice, local guides and social insights — all designed to help you get more out of going out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Checkin is designed to work in real-world environments like bars, cafés, restaurants, gyms or events. You can only check in when you’re physically at a venue, making your presence authentic and your connections timely.
No. Your exact location is never shared. Others will only see that you’re at the same venue if you’ve both checked in to it. For the ‘Nearby’ feature, people can see that you’re close to their location, but they’ll never see where exactly you are or which venue you’re in. Checkin is built to help you connect in real time without compromising your privacy.
Checkin is for anyone aged 18 and over who’s open to meeting others in person. Whether it’s for friendship, dating, shared interests, or just a conversation. It’s ideal for travellers, new residents, or anyone looking to expand their social circle.
Not at all. Unlike traditional dating apps, Checkin lets you choose your intent each time you check in, from meeting new friends to finding a gym buddy or having a casual chat. There’s no pressure, no labels, and no expectations.
Your check-in will expire automatically after a short period to keep things fresh and relevant. This helps make sure the people you see in the app are actually nearby and open to connecting right now, not hours ago. If you’re leaving a venue earlier, you can also manually check out at any time to update your status right away.
Checkin is currently live across Australia and launching in Europe soon. We’re continually adding new venues and expanding our reach to make it easier to connect wherever you go.
Yes. Checkin is free to download and use. All core features are available at no cost, and we’re working on optional extras that will enhance your experience in the future.
About Checkin
We’re a small startup, but we’ve been out there, trying to make most of networking events, sitting at the bar alone, travelling solo, starting fresh in a new city, or just wanting to meet someone without making it a big deal.
Checkin was born from that feeling. The gap between being open to meeting people and actually making it happen.
So we built something simple.
You check in. You see who’s nearby. You decide what comes next.
No complicated profiles. No constant notifications. No pressure to define what you’re looking for.
Just real-time connection, when you’re already out living your life.
We’re not here to change how people meet but just to make it easier when you’re ready.
Checkin is proudly made in Sydney and designed for the world.
Ready to give it a go?
