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Whilst downloading a friendship app is easy, finding one that works for you can be difficult. A popular app in New York could have little activity in your local area. Different formats may not work well for different people. JoinMeIn’s new guide ‘Best Make-Friends Apps in the USA, City by City’ provides a realistic perspective.
Why your city matters
Many friendship apps in the US will begin in specific cities and some are only available in a few areas. Costs can vary between free apps and paid for (with ticket, curation and monthly costs). The guide helps you to easily see if there is activity in your local area with an app that will work with your preferred way of socialising.
What you will find
This is a fast read with lots of helpful information!
Comparison table of popular apps – Timeleft, Bumble BFF, Meetup, Pie, 222, Les Amís and JoinMeIn. See what app suits your needs best and how they work.
New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Chicago sections. Including app recommendations and real life ideas.
A simple checklist to ensure you pick the right app for your city and personality.
Tips to stay safe when meeting new people.
Honest information on costs and availability.
What to expect from each city
New York has the greatest variety. From organised group meals to location based apps. It also explains why smaller regular groups work better than large events in such a big city. There is even a link to an in-depth guide on how to make friends in New York City.
Los Angeles is quite spread out, so it is best to pick something local to you. Group hikes, sports leagues and classes are all a great option. Plus there are lots of dog friendly areas.
Austin is very outdoor focused and there is lots of live music. Walking groups, group exercise and music nights are all natural ways to meet new people. Visiting the same spots every week will help you get to know new faces.
Chicago has a growing social club scene with free community groups. There are lots of options for new people. If you prefer to walk with groups or join exclusive clubs then the guide will show you where to look.
All cities have app recommendations and real life activities.
JoinMeIn
JoinMeIn is a social app for iOS and Android. It focuses on real life meet ups. With the Live Radar feature you can go live for 30 minutes, 1 hour or 3 hours. You can also choose who can see you. Easily search local events, claim free tickets, scan a QR code to check in, create your own plans and match with like-minded people.
There are safety features such as end to end encrypted private messaging, optional ID verification, mute and SOS button. You will also only share your location whilst live.
What to take away
The main takeaway from this guide is that there isn’t one best app. It depends on what city you are in, how much you want to spend and your personality. Choose one app that suits you and combine with a weekly class, club or running group. The more you go regularly the more friendly faces will turn into friends.
If you are new to a city or want to expand your circle at home this is a great place to start. Read the full city by city comparison on the JoinMeIn blog:https://joinmein.io/blogs/best-make-friends-apps-in-the-usa-city-by-city
