Friending - Meet New People4.8.2 - App Store

Friending is where you find people to actually do things with - a running partner, a fishing buddy, someone for Sunday yoga or a game of ping-pong. Not dates, not followers: friends for real life.

AREYOUIN: FIND YOUR NEXT PLAN
Discover events nearby on the map, check the details and see who's going. Join an activity, request a spot when host approval is needed, or create your own event. A coffee walk, yoga in the park or a weekend meetup - find a plan worth showing up for.

THE EVENT WALL: KEEP EVERYONE IN THE LOOP
Every event has a wall for updates, photos, meeting points and links. Like posts, leave comments and reply to keep the conversation going. Open a post to see the full discussion, or use the event's group chat to coordinate. Hosts choose who can post and comment on their event walls.

YOUR KIND OF PEOPLE
Browse people nearby or let For You surface members who share what you're into. Filter by activity - yoga, hiking, board games, coffee walks - and see who nearby is up for it.

MORE THAN A PROFILE PHOTO
Profiles show interests, a short bio, languages and photo albums, so you get to know the person behind the hello before you say it.

SAY HELLO, THEN MEET UP
Send a meet request when you'd like to meet in person. If they accept, a private chat opens so you can make a plan. Keep talking with text, voice notes, photos and GIFs, then take the conversation offline whenever you're ready.

FRIENDSHIP, IN REAL LIFE
When you meet, open Friending Start together. Add each other from the list of people nearby, or touch your phones together to become friends on Friending.

TRAVELING? SEE WHO'S COMING TO TOWN
Add your trip dates and discover who's arriving in your city and when - and who's around where you're heading. New city, new people, more reasons to get out and explore.

A COMMUNITY BUILT AROUND VERIFICATION
Identity verification helps support more authentic connections. Hide posts and comments from your own view, report inappropriate content or block a member when something doesn't feel right.

With your permission, Friending uses your location to show people and events nearby. Friending Start uses Bluetooth and local network access while the feature is open.

AreYouIn is available in selected countries.

FRIENDING PLUS
Friending is free to use. Optional Friending PLUS subscriptions unlock extra features. Available features, subscription options and the exact local price are shown in the app before you purchase.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. If offered, any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you don't subscribe, you can continue using Friending for free.

Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
https://friending.com/privacy
https://friending.com/terms

Questions or feedback? Contact us at hello@friending.com.

Version History Meet AreYouIn — a new way to turn nearby events into real-life plans.

• Discover local events on the map and find something you’re into.
• Explore event details, see who’s going and join the plan.
• Keep everyone in the loop with photos, updates, likes and comments on the event wall.
• Send a meet request to someone you’d like to get to know.
• Meet in person, then become friends in the app with Friending Start.

More ways to connect. An ID-verified community. Friends for real life. 4.8.2 1d ago Bug fixes and performance improvements.
New: AreYouIn
Join activities and events near you, or host one of your own. See who's in, chat with the group, and meet up in real life. 4.8.1 6d ago A fresh, faster Friending built around People.
• Find activity partners: filter by what you love — yoga, running, fishing and more.
• Travel: add your trip and see who's arriving in your city, and when.
• Identity verification for every member.
• A new Hey icon, refreshed profiles and chat. 4.8.0 Sep 5 Refactored and optimized core parts of the app for better performance, stability, and scalability. Friending is now faster, smoother, and more reliable than ever.
More exciting updates coming soon. Happy Friending! 3.4.4 Jun 14 Optimized and refactored large parts of the codebase to improve overall app performance, stability, and scalability for future updates. Friending is now faster, smoother, and more reliable than ever.
More exciting updates coming soon. Happy Friending! 3.4.3 Jun 7 Optimized and refactored large parts of the codebase to improve overall app performance, stability, and scalability for future updates. Friending is now faster, smoother, and more reliable than ever.
More exciting updates coming soon. Happy Friending! 3.4.2 May 28 Bug fixes and performance improvements to make Friending smoother and more reliable.
More exciting updates coming soon. Happy Friending! 3.4.1 May 21 Host your own events, join others, or get invited to curated gatherings by Friending — designed to bring the right people together nearby.
More exciting updates coming soon. Happy Friending! 3.4.0 May 19 Deplug.Place is here.
Curated, phone-free gatherings designed to bring together people who actually match.
More intentional, real-life connections — now inside Friending.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.9 Apr 29 Deplug.Place is here.
Curated, phone-free gatherings designed to bring together people who actually match.
More intentional, real-life connections — now inside Friending.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.8 Apr 24 This update includes several bug fixes in the profile editor.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.7 Apr 15 Introducing Generations — because you’re more than just a number.
You can now choose the cat app icon you like best.
Better Settings, bug fixes, and improvements.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.6 Apr 12 Introducing Generations — because you’re more than just a number.
You can now choose the cat app icon you like best.
Better Settings, bug fixes, and improvements.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.5 Apr 8 This update includes bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother and more reliable Friending experience.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.4 Apr 1 This update includes bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother and more reliable Friending experience.
NEW: Get notified when someone new joins near you.
You can now also spot newly registered members directly in the Feed, making local discovery faster and easier than ever.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.2 Mar 26 We’ve enhanced the app to deliver a smoother, more reliable experience with improved overall performance.
NEW: This update also introduces a refined approach to friending. You can now connect only with people you’ve met in real life, which means you’ll need to be physically near each other to mark someone as a friend — making every connection more authentic and meaningful. You can also now view your 1st and 2nd degree friends.
More exciting updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.3.1 Mar 24 We’ve made the app smoother, more stable, and improved overall performance.
Introduced optional Persona ID verification — verify your identity and receive the Verified Person badge
Launched the new Hey system — you can now send a Wave to your friends every 24 hours, even with a message.
More exciting updates are coming soon. Happy Friending! 4.3.0 Mar 16 This update brings major improvements to the Friending chat experience.
You can now share your location, send voice messages, and even video messages directly in chat conversations, making it easier to connect and communicate in more personal ways.
We’ve also fixed multiple bugs and improved overall performance and stability to ensure a smoother Friending experience.
More exciting updates are coming soon. Happy Friending! 4.2.3 Mar 5 We’ve fixed numerous bugs and improved overall app stability.
We’ve completely redesigned the signup experience, making it easier to provide your user details and personalize your profile. You can now upload more avatars to better express yourself.
We’re continuously improving the app, and more exciting updates are on the way.Happy Friending! 4.2.2 Mar 3 We’ve fixed numerous bugs and improved overall app stability.
We’ve also improved the signup experience and fixed several issues to make registration smoother and more reliable.
We’re continuously improving the app, and more updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.2.1 Feb 28 We’ve fixed numerous bugs and improved overall app stability.
The AYI (AreYouIn) cards have been completely redesigned — you can now create real-time events and manage participants more easily.
We’re continuously improving the app, and more updates are on the way. Happy Friending! 4.2.0 Feb 23 Just some housekeeping! We fixed a few bugs and improved stability to keep your meetups running smoothly. 4.1.3 12/24/2025 Just some housekeeping! We fixed a few bugs and improved stability to keep your meetups running smoothly. 4.1.2 12/23/2025 NEW: Discover nearby users faster with the distance slider at the top of the list.
Optimizations to make the app smoother and faster. 4.1.1 10/28/2025 Fixed several bugs and improved overall stability
Enhanced the user browse list view with a completely new filter section, making it easier to search among users 4.1.0 10/21/2025