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Funny that you mention this, as I've literally just submitted this exact app to Apple and should hopefully be launching in the next few days. The app is called
by sjm 10y ago
Funny that you mention this, as I've literally just submitted this exact app to Apple and should hopefully be launching in the next few days.
The app is called hoody (https://hoody.im https://hoody.im) and I can't wait to post it to HN. I was actually a bit bummed to see this as I figured they had _just_ beaten me to the post, but in fact our apps are slightly different.
It's anonymous, with auto-generated nicknames as well, but the chat areas are dynamic based on activity in your area. So if no one is using it, it goes worldwide, and shrinks down as people around you are active (country level, city level, suburb), down to a minimum of around 700 metres.
Look for it on HN in the next couple days! ;)
- theveloped 10y agoLooks sweet! I've used today's traffic to play around a little with the range on zone messenger. And do believe a dynamic range is the way to go, at least while it's gaining traction. All the best! and looking forward to your launch on HN
- twothamendment 10y agoThat is great to hear. Your app resolves what I was going to leave as feedback. 1) Not everyone is in a city. I'm in an area where a 1km in any direction might not get you anyone. Some areas 2km circle might get a handful of neighbors, but none of them are likely to have the app too. 2) When the app is new, what are they chances that anyone nearby has it? By increasing the range until there is activity, it gives it a way to get off the ground and a way for it to work for people who aren't packed in a city.