Talk to people around you
Gryb connects you with people near you who are looking for a conversation at the same moment. Tap Search, we start with the person closest to you, and you talk by voice
How we find the closest person
Search on Gryb works in stages, so your conversation is always with the closest person available
- Very close. First we look for people searching right now within 10 km of you
- Same area. If nobody is there, we widen the search to the area around you
- Searching farther. When it is quiet, we keep widening little by little until we find someone
The screen shows which stage the search has reached while you wait
What you see before you accept
When we find someone, you see their name, their photo and exactly how far away they are, for example 850 m or 3.4 km. You have a few seconds to decide: accept the call, or skip and search for someone else. The other person sees the same about you and decides too, and the call starts when you both accept
People who are here right now
Search on Gryb connects you with people who are searching right now, so whoever comes up is ready to talk. If your area is quiet, turn on notifications and we will let you know when someone nearby starts a search
Why being close matters
When the other person is from your city, you share something from the first minute: the same streets, the same places to eat, the same weather. Ask about a new place that just opened, the best time to head out, or whatever is going on around you. If you are new in town or just visiting, it is the easiest way to ask locals what you need without waiting for someone to answer in a group chat
Either way you stay comfortable: sign up needs no phone number or email, you can block or report anyone in one tap, and Gryb is for adults 18 and over
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Frequently asked questions
How far away is the person I get?
We start with people within 10 km of you, then widen to your area and beyond if needed. The actual distance between you is shown before you accept
Do I need to turn on location?
Yes. Gryb needs location permission to search for people near you
Does the other person see my photo and name?
Yes. They see the name you chose, your photo and how far away you are, just as you see theirs
Why can I not find anyone near me?
Gryb only connects you with people searching right now. At quiet times or in smaller cities, the search widens to people farther away or you may need to wait a little
Can I skip the person I get?
Yes. Tap Skip and we search for someone else