Everything you loved about AIM. None of the feed.
Built on presence, not posts. No likes, no algorithm, no endless scroll — just the people you actually want to talk to.
See who's free right now
Gray means busy, green means come say hi. The little dot flips to green and you feel that old dopamine — your friend is around.
Set the perfect status
“brb walking the dog.” “in a meeting, text me.” Away messages are back — say what you're up to without posting it to the world.
Profiles worth a peek
Pick a screen name, write a bio, list your interests. A little corner of the web that's just yours — no follower count in sight.
Tap a buddy, start a call
When someone's green, one tap starts a FaceTime or a call. The point was never the typing. It was hearing each other.
Keep your circle small
Six buddy slots. That's it. Want to add someone? You have to swap someone out. Choose wisely — closeness over clout.
A little wave hello
Don't know what to say? Send a heart. It's the modern “buzz” — a tiny nudge that says I'm thinking about you, no essay required.
See who's around. Then actually call.
BuddyList runs on one simple loop — the same one that made AIM feel alive after school.
Watch the dots
Your six closest friends, sorted by who's green right now.
nudge sent
Wave hello
Send a heart or fire off a quick IM. Low pressure, high warmth.
calling…
Tap to talk
One tap starts a FaceTime. The whole point was hearing each other.
A look inside
Straight from the App Store. Tap any screen to take a closer look.
