Location-based social networking

Find nearby friends, businesses & places — then stay connected.

FrenXa is a map-first social platform for discovering people and local businesses around you, messaging with voice and video calls, sharing reels and posts, and planning real-world meet-ups — on Android, iOS and the web.

Free to use Nearby discovery · Live GPS optional Map & calls ad-free Encrypted 1:1 text

Android · iOS · Web — app.frenxa.com

How it works

From sign-up to meet-up in six steps

Create an account, set privacy, discover nearby, chat and call, share content, and plan map-based meetings — all in one app.

1 · Join

Email, Google or Apple sign-in, @handle, profile and consent — choose permissions as you go.

2 · Discover

Map, Nearby Friends, Circle and business directory for local discovery.

3 · Connect

Friend requests, relationships, chat, calls and live location when you need it.

4 · Share

Posts, reels, Flex status and streaks with audience controls.

What you get

8 feature areas — one platform

FrenXa brings nearby discovery, messaging, calling, short video, social feed, relationships, meetings and local business profiles together instead of five separate apps.

Interactive maps

See friends who choose to share their location in real time, with clustering that keeps the map readable.

Nearby & global discovery

Find people and local businesses close by, or connect with users anywhere in the world.

Chat & group chat

Text, photos, videos and voice notes in one-to-one and group conversations. 1:1 text messages are encrypted on this device.

Voice & video calls

Move from a message into a low-latency audio or video call without leaving the conversation.

Reels, posts & stories

Create short video with music and effects, publish posts to your feed, and share status updates that expire.

Meetings & places

Instant and scheduled meetings on the map, saved locations, and Google Places search.

Business profiles

Find nearby businesses on the map, read reviews, message owners, and get verified.

Location & discovery

The map is the feed

Most social networks optimise for distant content. FrenXa starts with where you actually are — so “let’s catch up sometime” can become “I’m right around the corner.”

  • Friends Map with real-time shared locations, when friends opt in
  • Nearby Friends with distance context and quick message or call actions
  • Nearby Discovery for new people and local businesses around you
  • Map-aware meetings — drop a pin, suggest a time, get directions
  • Turn sharing off at any time, in-app or in system settings

Nearby Friends

See which friends are close right now, then message, call, or open their profile in one tap.

Meetings via map

Choose a spot, invite friends or a group, and coordinate RSVPs inside FrenXa instead of across four chat threads.

Communication

Chat, call and coordinate — without leaving FrenXa

Move from a nearby discovery moment into a conversation: text and rich media in 1:1 and group chats, live location when you are heading to meet, voice and video calls including groups, and dedicated business messaging for local shops.

  • Text, photos, videos, voice notes, documents and GIFs
  • Group chats, starred messages, favourites and global search
  • Live location sharing and location requests in chat
  • 1:1 and group voice/video calls — ad-free during calls
  • Disappearing messages and chat wallpapers per conversation
  • 1:1 text encrypted on this device (media and groups use TLS only)

Business chat

Customers message your shop from your profile; owners reply from a dedicated inbox.

Universal search

Find people, chats, posts, reels, businesses and more from one search bar.

Content & creation

Share moments the way you want

Long-form posts, short-form reels, or a lightweight status that disappears — with privacy controls on each.

Reels

Short-form video with music, effects, filters, text, speed and transitions. Location-aware and vibe-based feeds surface nearby creators.

Posts & feed

Photos, video, text, location tags and friend tags, with likes, comments, saves, hashtags and search.

Status & streaks

Time-limited status updates with mood and activity cues, plus streaks that reward staying in touch day after day.

For local business

Be found by people who are already nearby

A FrenXa business profile puts your shop, studio or service on the same map people use to find their friends — with direct messaging so customers can ask before they arrive.

  • Profile with photos, description, hours, location, contact details and links
  • Map markers so nearby users can find you visually
  • Customer-to-business chat for questions and enquiries
  • Reviews and ratings from the community
  • Category, distance and popularity-based discovery
  • Promotions and updates that reach followers and feeds

Discovery that starts local

Customers browsing nearby places see your listing in context — on the map and in nearby search.

Talk to customers directly

Answer questions in chat, share updates to followers, and build a review history that helps people choose you.

Use cases

Built for real life, not just scrolling

Examples of what people actually do on FrenXa today.

Find friends nearby

Turn on nearby discovery, open the map, and see which friends are close enough to meet for coffee — then message or call without switching apps.

  • Nearby Friends
  • Friends Map
  • Chat & calls

Meet new people in your area

Browse Circle → Discover with distance filters, send a friend request, and start a conversation when you both connect.

  • Circle discovery
  • Friend requests
  • Profiles

Plan a meet-up at a real place

Drop a pin on the map, create an instant or scheduled meeting, invite friends, and track the spot when it is time to go.

  • Map meetings
  • Instant & scheduled
  • Directions

Stay close to family or a partner

Add a relationship on your profile, choose what location you share with each other, and open live tracking on the map when you both agree.

  • Relationships
  • Partner location
  • Live map

Run a local business

Create a business profile with hours and photos, appear on the map for nearby customers, answer questions in business chat, and collect reviews.

  • Business directory
  • Map pins
  • Business chat

Share your day

Post a photo to your feed, publish a short reel with music, or send a status update that disappears — all from one account.

  • Posts
  • Reels
  • Status & Flex

Group coordination

Create a group chat for your club or family, share live location when travelling together, and jump into a group voice or video call when typing is not enough.

  • Group chat
  • Live location
  • Group calls

Discover local places

Search for cafés, gyms, or shops on the map, open business profiles with hours and reviews, and message the business before you visit.

  • Places search
  • Business profiles
  • Reviews
Privacy & safety

Controls that stay in your hands

Your home area powers local discovery. Live GPS sharing is opt-in, 1:1 text messages are encrypted on this device, and block, report and deletion tools are built into the product.

Home area & live GPS

Signup sets a general home area for Map and Nearby — not your live GPS. Real-time location sharing is optional and can be turned off anytime.

Encrypted 1:1 text

Text messages in one-to-one chats are encrypted on this device. Photos, videos, voice notes, files, and group chats are not. Traffic to FrenXa services uses HTTPS/TLS.

Block, report, delete

Limit unwanted contact, report violations, remove your own content, or delete your account entirely.

One account, every device

Install FrenXa from Google Play or the App Store, or open the full web app in a modern browser. Your profile, chats and content follow you.

Free to start

Core social features are free. Optional coins and premium features are billed through Apple or Google on mobile — FrenXa never asks for your card number in-app.

Questions

Common questions

A few quick answers. The full list lives on the FAQ page.

What is FrenXa?

FrenXa is a location-aware social platform for finding people and businesses nearby, real-time chat and voice/video calls, reels, posts, status updates, map-based meetings and local business profiles — on Android, iOS and the web at app.frenxa.com.

How is FrenXa different from other social apps?

FrenXa combines an interactive map for nearby discovery with full messaging, calling, short video, posts and business profiles in one product. Map and calls are ad-free. You control location sharing with granular visibility settings rather than broadcasting by default.

How do I find nearby friends on FrenXa?

Opt in to nearby discovery in Settings, grant location permission when prompted, and open the Map or Nearby Friends sheet. You will see friends who also choose to share their location, with distance context and quick actions to message or call.

Can I find people nearby who are not already my friends?

Yes. Circle → Discover lets you browse people with filters and distance. Nearby Discovery on the map surfaces people and businesses around you when sharing is enabled. Friend requests require mutual acceptance.

How do I find nearby businesses and places?

Open the map to see business pins nearby, browse the Business Directory by category, or use Places search and autocomplete to explore an area. Each business profile includes hours, photos, reviews and a message button.

Start connecting on FrenXa

Open the web app in your browser, or install FrenXa on Android and iOS. One account keeps your profile, chats and content in sync.