The moment you tap the link, Pixel’s eyes fly wide, his teal tuft practically vibrating with excitement. He nearly drops the phone in disbelief. Cookie rushes to his side, arms thrown up in pure joy as the realization sinks in – someone actually clicked. Someone is here for them.
The two raccoons buzz with energy. After so long testing buttons, sharing one phone, and hoping for company, they finally have a real human arriving to explore the Alpha with them. Cookie’s tail swishes happily; Pixel clutches the smartphone like treasure.
To them, your arrival means everything: a chance to help build something real, something that will spark genuine connections far beyond this moment. Gratitude shines through both their expressions as they look up at you, thrilled and a little overwhelmed.
Together, they grin. Ready? Let’s explore the Alpha.
What the Alpha phase is about
Our Alpha is not a bug-hunt or a security test.
It’s something more meaningful:
Validating the concept
Does the idea work for real people in real life?
Understanding user experience
Does the flow feel natural, spontaneous, intuitive?
Gathering honest impressions
What sparks? What confuses? What feels new or exciting?
You’ll receive access to our working prototype, try out the core interaction model (Drop → Pick → Encounter), and then share your experience in a structured survey at the end of the test period.
Of course, if you spot bugs, you can report them – but ideally collected once in a single document after you’ve completed your session.
Why join the Alpha?
As an Alpha user, you’re not just “testing an app.” You’re helping us build something new for Berlin – and maybe one day far beyond.
Alpha users get:
Invitation to the forrealz! launch party
Your name goes on the guest list. You were here from day one. We aim to launch in the second half of 2026 but we don’t want to make any promises. This app is bootstrapped after all!
Early access to our prototype
You get a first look at how spontaneous encounters can work differently.
A real say in shaping the product
Your experience and your feedback will influence the direction of the app.We listen, we learn, we iterate. With you.
The good-karma feeling of helping bootstrap something meaningful
forrealz! is built around sincerity and human energy — and you’ll be part of its foundation.
What we ask from you
Joining the Alpha means:- Trying the prototype in a realistic way
- Sharing your honest impressions
- Filling out a comprehensive survey at the end
- Reporting any bugs you noticed (collected in one document)
No stress-testing. No input-breaking. No security probing. That’s for the Beta. Right now, we just want to understand whether the concept works for you – and how we can make it even better.
Your Alpha Perks
As a thank you for helping us bootstrap this new Berlin-born project, you’ll receive:
- Invitation to the Forrealz! Launch Party
- A say in shaping the future of the app
- Early access privileges as we continue building
You will be officially part of the group that brings this idea into reality – and we’re genuinely grateful.
Sign up for the Alpha
Enter your email and name to sign up. You’ll receive:
- A confirmation email
- We will review your request within 48 hours and then send you the URL to start
Let’s build something real together – for Berlin, and for everyone who’s tired of digital maybes and ready for real-life encounters.
Drop it. Pick it. Encounter each other – forrealz!