Vicinity is made and published by Esketit LLC. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Esketit LLC. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Esketit LLC and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Established- Rating on Google Play
- 3.56
- 117 ratings
- Installs
- 72 thousand
- Last updated
- October 7, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 40.1 MB
Vicinity has 72 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.6 stars from 117 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Radius-based proximity chat for local connections
- Private messaging within live chatrooms
- Dark mode for comfortable viewing
- Privacy-centered design with hidden locations
- Video/voice calls are limited to premium users
- Group chats require a subscription
- Lacks broad discovery features like video chat or dating-style matching
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Vicinity for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Esketit LLC, from Google Play“The group chat for IRL — a spatial communication network for your local world.”
Description by Esketit LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Open the app and connect with everyone nearby across multiple topic channels. Send message requests, create group chats, or join landmark rooms at iconic locations worldwide — but only if you're physically there.
The internet you walk through, not the one you scroll. As connection with those physically around us quietly erodes, Vicinity gives your location a shared context — a common channel for real community.
POTENTIAL USES
● Meet new people nearby
● Organize meetups by topic
● Chat with others at a sports game, bar, or concert
● Coordinate a class study group
● Get help from a neighbor
● Invite others to a block party
● Recommend shows, restaurants, or events to people nearby
● Ask locals for tips when traveling
● Coordinate group activities
● Host a game night with people nearby — trivia, chess, poker, and more
CORE FEATURES
● Vicinity chat: multiple topic channels for your radius
● Live Games: host or join real-time multiplayer games with people nearby — trivia, chess, poker, blackjack, werewolf, mahjong, and more
● Landmark rooms: audio and text chat at iconic locations worldwide — only if you're physically there
● Private messaging: send message requests to anyone you meet in the chatroom
● Profile photos: free for everyone
● Premium: group chats, photos in DMs, voice & video calls, ad-free, and more
STARS (★) — THE FUN ECONOMY
● Earn stars FREE by winning Live Games or inviting friends
● Spend stars on fun extras: chat colors, profile borders, badges, hosting events, and promoting posts
● Gift stars or cosmetics to friends right in your DMs — chat colors, borders, and badges they keep
● Trophy badges: climb the ladder from Bronze to the ultra-rare 💎 Diamond — the ultimate status flex
DARK MODE
Vicinity supports both light and dark mode.
PRIVACY AND SECURITY
All location-based rooms are fully moderated. Distance sharing is optional — you control what you share.
Download Vicinity. Community restored.
Recent changes:
you can now buy star tokens, gift cosmetics, buy badges, and more!
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 47
- App size
- 40.1 MB
- Needs Android
- 4.4+
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Vicinity
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 3.0.0
- Launched
- May 2021
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 750
- Per day
- 25
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 50+ thousand
- Launched
- May 2021
Installs over time
Vicinity has been installed 72 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 25 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Vicinity
About the app and developer
About Vicinity
Vicinity is a social app developed by Esketit LLC.
Install Statistics
Vicinity has been installed 72 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 750 times.
User Ratings
Vicinity is rated 3.56 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 120 ratings.
App Information
Vicinity is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 40.09 MB. The latest version available is 3.0.0. The last update was on October 7, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Vicinity requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2021.
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