DIRECT DOWNLOAD • NO STORE REQUIRED
sideQuest on your phone.
Right now.
The operating system for actually doing things with other humans. Create quests. Join friends. Prove you showed up. Earn real reputation.
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Works great on desktop too
Full experience in any modern browser. The Android APK above is the best way to carry sideQuest with you.
Built with Next.js + Capacitor • Same codebase that powers the website
In the Android app you get
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Real quests with real people
Create or join hikes, nights out, language exchanges, workouts — with privacy controls and friends-only sharing.
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Live map + presence
See who's nearby and actually moving. Background location keeps your squad updated even when the app is closed.
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Instant group chat per quest
Coordinate the details without leaving the flow.
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Virtual sideCard (NFC)
Your phone becomes your membership card. Tap it at partner venues for points, discounts, and proof you showed up.
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Soulbound reputation
Physical presence + completions + reliability. Decays if you flake. Visible to your circle.
Website/PWA gives 100% of core experience (quests, map, chat, sideCard info). APK (Android) unlocks native extras: background location, virtual NFC sideCard emulation for partner taps.
For partners, hosts & venues
Partner Scanner APK (NFC)
Lightweight Expo app for scanning user phones (virtual sideCard) or physical cards at real events. Validates via Edge Function → awards points + reputation discounts instantly.
Build:
cd sidequest-partner-app && npx expo run:android