Now on the App Store
A second chance to connect.
Rome makes it easier to connect after seeing someone in real life. If the moment felt awkward, inappropriate, or passed before you exchanged details, Rome provides a subtle, alternative approach.
Enable Bluetooth discovery to connect with people nearby, or submit proof of attendance to reconnect with other attendees after an event.
Available now on iPhone in the EU, USA and South Africa.
No GPS Mutual reveal Real encounters
- Matching
- Passive or live winks
- Privacy
- Bluetooth, never GPS
- Reveal
- Mutual interest only
Why?
The best connections happen in the real world.
Some of the most meaningful connections begin with a glance across the room, a conversation while waiting in line, or someone you met at an event. They're real moments between real people.
Yet modern social and dating apps encourage the opposite. They keep us behind screens, making decisions from profiles instead of experiences, rewarding endless browsing over genuine interaction.
Even when you do meet someone in person, reconnecting isn't always easy. Asking for someone's number can feel intrusive, social pressure makes the moment awkward, and if the opportunity passes, that connection is usually gone for good.
Rome exists to bridge that gap. Using privacy-first Bluetooth proximity and event attendance, it helps you rediscover people you've genuinely crossed paths with, giving both people the chance to reconnect naturally after the moment has passed.
Built for real life.
Rome isn't designed to replace meeting people in person. It's designed to make those moments easier to continue.
Instead of encouraging more swiping, Rome gives you a respectful second chance to connect with someone you genuinely met, without the pressure of exchanging contact details in the moment.
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How it works
Understand the product flow
See how proximity, passive matching, winks, and mutual reveals fit together.
Read more →About
See the philosophy behind it
Read about the mission to complement, not replace, social interactions.
Read more →Privacy
See the privacy model clearly
Understand Rome's privacy policy.
Read more →Events
See how verified events work
Browse, filter, and show interest in upcoming events, then use verified attendance as another path to matching.
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