Turn a casual idea into a plan. Choose your people, send a flare, and see who’s in.
Already have Flare? Open this invite in the app After installing, sign in, return to the original message, and tap the same invite again.
Hangout
Holding a long table before the evening rush. Drop by for one drink.
By Alex Parker
Make a plan, choose your people, and get back to the things that happen away from a screen.
Free to use. Made for meeting up.
Choose a place and time. Invite your people. Keep the details in one place.
Add a place, a time, and an activity. Include a photo or set an RSVP cap if you like.
Invite close friends or a group, or make your flare public for people nearby.
Explore public flares on the map. Filter by activity, distance, and time.
Track RSVPs and share updates in the comments. Everyone has the details in one place.
Coffee, a walk, a game, or a quiet catch-up. Choose an activity that fits.
A few simple steps, from the first idea to knowing who’s in. Explore the published app previews below.
Add what's happening, a location, and a time. Choose who can see it; photos and an RSVP cap are optional.
Switch between map and list. Filter plans and check the time, distance, and RSVP count before opening a flare.
Guests RSVP to join. Hosts see the time, place, and RSVP count together, as shown here.
Find public flares nearby. Explore the map, filter by what you’re up for, and open a plan to see the details.
Illustrated conversation
Bring friends into a group and keep the conversation with the plan. Share comments and photos so everyone stays in the loop.
Clear controls for who sees your plans, how location is used, and how you manage your account.
We don't save your device's current location or location history in Flare's database. We store the places you choose for flares. Nearby searches send approximate geographic areas to Firebase.
Flares leave the active feed two hours after they start. Expiration does not automatically delete their stored content.
Block users from their profiles or request account deletion in Settings. Contact us at support@shootaflare.com about remaining personal information or other privacy requests.
A few things to know before your first flare.
Flare is an iOS app for making spontaneous, real-life plans. Drop a flare with a place, time, and activity; invite friends or open it up to nearby people; track RSVPs and chat about the meetup — all without starting a new group chat.
Yes. Flare is free to download and use on iPhone. Requires iOS 18 or later.
Flare is available worldwide on the App Store. Android is coming soon.
Flare does not publish your live device location. We store the location you choose for each flare, and users who can access that flare can see it. Your device location helps find nearby events; approximate search areas are sent to Firebase for those searches.
You'll be sent to the App Store to download Flare. After you install and sign in, return to your friend's original message and tap the same invite link again to connect.
You can block users from their profiles. For help with another issue, contact support@shootaflare.com.
Flare is free on iPhone. Your next plan starts here.
Coming soon to Android.