Pinned exactly where it is
Drop a pin with a photo at the precise spot you found something, or where you last had it. Lost and Found items get their own badges, so nobody mixes them up.
For campuses and neighborhoods
Lost it? Found it? Pin it.
LostLink puts lost items, found items, pop-up events, and study groups on one map around you, and connects the people who can get things back where they belong.
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Coming soon to iPhone
- Lost
- Found
- Encrypted messages
- No ads, no tracking
Why LostLink
Everything you need to get it back
Possible matches
When someone finds an item near where you lost yours, and it sounds like the same thing, LostLink lets you know. The comparison happens on your phone.
Private, end-to-end encrypted
Tap “This is mine” or “I found this” to start a conversation only the two of you can read. Not us, not Apple.
Back where it belongs
Owners prove it’s theirs by describing a detail only they would know. Once it’s returned, mark it Returned and the pin leaves the map.
More than lost and found
Pop-up events, meetups, and study groups share the same map, so you can see what’s happening around you right now.
Safe by design
Nicknames instead of real names, report and block on every pin and chat, and a team that reviews reports within 24 hours.
How it works
Three steps from lost to found
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1 Pin it
Found something, or lost it? Add a note, a photo, and the exact spot. It takes seconds.
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2 Get matched
LostLink spots possible matches nearby and lets you know, along with replies to your pins.
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3 Meet and return
Chat privately, check a detail only the owner knows, and meet somewhere public.
Privacy first
Your stuff. Your business.
LostLink was built to share as little as possible.
Read the privacy policy- End-to-end encrypted messages. Only you and the other person can read them.
- Your exact location stays on your phone. Only the spot you choose for a pin is shared.
- No ads, no tracking, no data sales. No analytics SDKs either.
- Delete everything anytime. One tap removes your pins, messages, and keys.
Pricing
Free for what matters
Free
Everything you need to find and return things.
- Drop pins with photos
- Search the map and list
- Message about Lost & Found pins
- Possible-match alerts
- Reply to anyone who messages you
LostLink Plus
An optional monthly subscription. The price is shown in the app.
- Follow pins and get alerts before they end
- Message about events, meetups, and study groups
- Keep LostLink free for everyone
Questions
Is LostLink free?
Yes. Dropping pins, searching, and messaging about Lost & Found pins are free. LostLink Plus is an optional subscription for following pins and messaging about events and meetups.
Do I need an account?
No sign-up and no password. LostLink uses your iCloud account behind the scenes to share pins, and you choose a nickname. We never see your Apple Account email or name.
Who can read my messages?
Only you and the other person. Messages are end-to-end encrypted on your phone before they’re sent.
How do I know it’s really their item?
Ask them to describe something only the owner would know, like a mark, a sticker, or what’s inside. LostLink suggests this when someone claims an item. Meet somewhere public to hand it over.
Where does it work?
Anywhere people are nearby. It’s built with campuses in mind, and shows pins within 30 km of you.
How do I delete my data?
In the app, open Settings and tap Delete My Data. It removes your pins, messages, and encryption key from iCloud and erases the app’s data on your phone.
Be the first to try LostLink
LostLink is in beta on iPhone. Want in? Send us a note and we’ll add you to TestFlight.
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