The story so far.

Near is built by one person, in the open. Every update, every fix, every new idea lands here.

1.0 May 2026 Launch

Near is here.

The first release. A countdown app that stays with you before, during, and after the moments that matter.

  • Natural language input — type a moment like you'd text a friend, and Near understands the date, type, and title.
  • Multi-day moments — track experiences day by day, like "Day 3 of 14," with photo capture along the way.
  • Emotional context — six dimensions that adapt to what you're counting down to.
  • Memory capsules — when a moment passes, on-device AI writes a personal recap of what it meant.
  • Widgets everywhere — Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island live activities.
  • Shareable cards — turn any moment into a cinematic card for your stories.
  • On This Day — a gentle notification a year later brings the memory back.
  • Total privacy — no servers, no analytics, no tracking. All AI runs on-device.
Next Coming soon

What's ahead.

A few things on the horizon. No promises on timing — just where Near is headed.

  • Count down together with named people, not just a shared link.
  • Richer memory capsules with more of your photos woven in.
  • More widget layouts and complications.

Have an idea? Tell me — I read every email.