The Best Apps To Make Friends In 2021
2020 has been a lonely time for a lot of us. A time where it’s very possible that already lonely people became more lonely. Now more than ever it feels important to aknowledge the need for more human connection. Our hope is that this list of friend finder apps might be able to help. So if you’ve been trying to figure out how to meet new people and make new friends, then definitely download one of these apps and start swiping.
Bumble BFF
Bumble BFF is number one on our list of apps to find friends. It’s the same concept as the original Bumble app, but created to find friends intead of romantic partners. You make a profile with photos and a short bio, as you would for Bumble, and you swipe left or right on potential matches. The big difference between the apps is that for Bumble BFF, starting a conversation isn’t gendered, so it can be on either person to make the first move before the match expires. I just tried Bumble BFF (year 2) and I had a decent handful of matches within 30 miles. This time last year I literally had none, so this is definitely the easiest app to find a friend in my reigion. This is a problem with every friendship app I’ve tried. I assume that living in a larger area this app will still provide you with the most matches.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Meetup
Meetup is getting spot two this year because of its age, the number of people signed up and the ability to find friends through meetups. This has the same issue as other apps through since smaller rural areas don’t have the same options for meeting up.Meet up is an app based on attending events, rather than meeting people. But the two definitely go hand-in-hand. Chances are, if you attend events, join a local club or class of your interest, you will meet people that you can build a friendship with! The number of events and activities the app covers is impressive. Many of the events are free, although some charge for attendance. The freemium app costs nothing if you plan to attend Meetup events, but if you want to organize your own, you’ll have to start paying $9.99 a month.
Cost: Free – $9.99/month
Platforms: iOS, Android
Nextdoor
If you’re looking for new friends look no further than your neighborhood. This social networking app allows you to connect with your neighbors in a variety of ways. From block parties to break-ins, you can get in the know while meeting the people that live right next to you. This isn’t the best app for finding friends by interest, but it does encorage participation in neighborhood events which is great for overal neighbor morale even if you don’t find your squad.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Friender
Turn your pup into a way to socialize with Meet My Dog! Your pet could be an easy option for making new friends, and it certainly gives you a topic to break the ice with. Meet My Dog works like a social network for canines, although their owners have to fill out all the profile information.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Meet My Dog
Turn your pup into a way to socialize with Meet My Dog! Your pet could be an easy option for making new friends, and it certainly gives you a topic to break the ice with. Meet My Dog works like a social network for canines, although their owners have to fill out all the profile information.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
We3
If a one-on-one makes you feel too awkward for the first time meeting a new friend, go for safety in numbers with the We3 app. This app connects you to two new people rather than just one. Similar to other apps, you set your own interests and swipe through potential friends in your surrounding area, and create your “tribe” of 3.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android, PC
Friender
Friender is an activity focused app, so you create your profile based on activities you enjoy. Only users with at least one common interest will be suggested for you. This app only suggests users who live in your area.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS
Hey! VINA
Hey! Vina is a women-only friend-finding app. You swipe to find matches. In this case, however, you’re looking for platonic friends based on shared likes and interests, rather than partners whose profile pictures catch your eye.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS
Nextdoor
Maybe your best friend is living only a few doors down from you. The Nextdoor app aims to connect you with your neighbors. You start by putting your address in, and then get in touch with people near you by such things as getting involved in local events, finding babysitters, and putting up classified listings.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Rendezwho
Rendezwho is a very focused app. This app aims to match you with that one friend you are really going to connect with, regardless of where you live. It includes results from all over the world. You can use messages, GIFs, and quizzes to see if you can find your new best friend.
Cost: Free – $0.99
Platforms: iOS, Android
Patook
Patook connects people through relying on a points system. Once users create their profile, they are asked to rank various traits (gender, interests, languages, etc.) of their preference. The app then matches you with those who accumulated the most points based on the traits you ranked. In order to connect to a person, the user can either send an anonymous message or both users must mutually rank each other. Along with finding people who match with what you consider important, there are also public discussion boards that are seen in reference to your location.
Cost: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android, Mac, Pc
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