Compare apps for meeting people
Side-by-side reviews of the apps people use to meet new friends, with what each one is good at and where it falls short.
10 guides · Updated October 18, 2026
9 best apps to make friends
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Timeleft vs Meetup: which is better for making friends?
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Timeleft vs other dinner with strangers apps
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Timeleft vs Bumble BFF: which gets you to a real plan?
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Bumble BFF alternatives that get you to a meetup
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Bumble BFF review: does it work for making friends?
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Bumble BFF pros and cons: an honest assessment
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Timeleft vs Eventbrite
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Eventbrite alternatives for meeting people: seven apps that get you talking
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Best Eventbrite alternative for introverts and neurodivergent adults
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Before you pick one
Dinner with strangers: what it is and how it works How Timeleft works · 18 min read How Timeleft works: a complete guide to dinner matching How Timeleft works · 12 min readQuestions about friendship apps
Which app is best for making friends?
It depends on how you like to meet. If you'd rather skip the messaging and meet in person this week, a matched format like Timeleft works well. If you want to chat first, a swipe app like Bumble BFF fits better.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists events that organizers run, and you choose which groups and events to join. On Timeleft you pick an activity and a night, and we match you with 4–6 people and book the place, so there's no group to choose and nothing to organize.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. Timeleft puts together groups of 4–6 people for dinner, drinks, coffee or a walk, depending on the city, with no swiping and no one-on-one dates. Some cities also run singles nights for people who'd like to meet someone that way.