Tell friends when you are free
Set a simple window like “around for the next hour” so your friends can act while the timing is still real.
Built for spontaneous plans
Make spontaneous plans feel easy again.
Up n Around shows when close friends are free, helps you share small plan ideas, and turns real interest into a focused chat. Less “who’s around?” chaos. More coffee, walks, food, studying, games, and last-minute hangs that actually happen.
Phone-verified accounts
User-sent invites
Privacy-conscious sharing
You’re around now
Share a short window with people you choose.
Availability firstSet a window, pick who sees it, then make plans.
Free until 6Visible to close friends
3 interestedStart one focused chat
Spend less time coordinatingPeople can see the opening before you start texting.
Keep plans low pressureFriends can show interest without committing too early.
Make ordinary days more socialTurn a free hour into something fun and manageable.
What it does
A social signal for real life, not another endless feed.
Up n Around helps people answer the practical question that usually kills spontaneous plans: who is actually free, close enough, and interested right now?
Now is visibleAvailability has a short shelf life.
Audience mattersShare with the people who make sense.
Choose exactly who can see it
Share with close friends, a private group, or selected people. The app is built for comfort, not broadcasting your whole life.
Float a plan without pressure
Post coffee, dinner, a walk, studying, pickleball, errands, or whatever would make the day better if someone joined.
Chat only when there is momentum
When people are interested, Up n Around gives the plan a focused place to come together instead of burying it in a giant thread.
Download
Phone first, with Apple Watch close behind.
Up n Around is being prepared for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android. These buttons will become live store links as soon as the public listings are ready.
How it works
A calmer way to make plans with people you actually see.
Set your window
Say what you’re up for and how long you’re free. No calendar ceremony required.
Keep the audience right
Share with close friends, private groups, or specific people so availability stays contextual.
Float an idea
Post coffee, food, pickleball, studying, or anything spontaneous and see who quietly raises a hand.
Coordinate only when it’s real
When enough people are interested, move into a focused chat and make the plan happen.
App walkthrough
The flow is built for quick, low-pressure plans.
From availability to focused chat, the walkthrough screens show how Up n Around helps plans form naturally with the friends who are actually free.
How it helps
More fun, easier coordination, and a social life that feels manageable.
More fun in the gaps
A free hour after work or school can become coffee, a meal, a walk, or a quick game because friends can see the opportunity in time.
Less planning friction
No need to individually text everyone just to learn who is busy. Availability, interest, and the chat all happen in one simple flow.
Better friend awareness
You can stay loosely connected to your circle without demanding attention. The app gives people a gentle way to say, “I’m around.”
Why it works
Social apps win when the friend loop feels natural.
Up n Around is designed for quick invite loops without spam: contacts help people find friends, invites are sent by the user’s own phone, and plans only become chats when there’s actual interest.
- Contacts import helps find people already on the app.
- Invites open the native SMS composer — no auto-blasting.
- Phone verification protects accounts without SMS on every login.
- Availability and audience controls keep sharing comfortable.
“Anyone around for tea?”
Small moments become plans when the right people see them.
Founder
Built by David Pontes, MD.
Up n Around grew from a simple belief: people thrive when connection is easier to act on. In a busy, noisy world, the best moments with friends often happen when someone makes it just a little easier to say, “I’m around.”
Read about the missionEarly access
Be there when Up n Around opens up.
We’re preparing the real launch. Drop your email and we’ll send updates when public store links are ready.