StreetPass-style functionality is now on iOS thanks to weBump

WeBump makes everyday life feel a little more interesting by revealing the people who briefly share your world. Bluetooth Rolling IDs turn real-world encounters into a colorful collection of profiles, showing who you crossed paths with, how often your paths meet, and the music, interests, or social identities they chose to share — without a live location map, contacts upload, or traditional account.

Instead of asking users to trade phone numbers, scan contacts, or watch a live map, weBump uses Bluetooth Low Energy to exchange anonymous Rolling IDs between nearby iPhones. These temporary IDs change every 15 minutes and contain no name, profile data, friend code, or permanent account identifier. After a valid encounter, the app resolves the temporary ID into only the profile information its owner has chosen to share.

Each encounter becomes a “bump.” When users open the app, they see colorful profile bubbles for the people they have crossed paths with and how many times they have bumped again. The result is a personal collection shaped by where the user actually goes, rather than an endless algorithmic content feed.

weBump also integrates with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Spotlight, Siri, Shortcuts, and iOS controls. Its interface uses Apple’s Liquid Glass effects on iOS 26 while remaining available on iOS 17 and later.

Users can personalize both the appearance and content of their profile. A chosen color carries through the profile card and Plaza bubble, while a short bio, broad area, Apple Music song, album, or playlist, and selected social or gaming identities provide a compact snapshot of who they are.

Separate privacy controls determine whether non-friends can see school, area, bio, music, and social handles.

weBump is available free on the App Store. In version 1.5, the first five new bumps open immediately. After that, every second new bump is wrapped for two hours and can be opened early with an optional rewarded ad. A one-time $5 Supporter purchase removes ads, unlocks all bumps immediately, and adds a Supporter badge.