Along with the rise of dating apps in recent years, apps for finding friends have also increased in popularity, offering people a new way to form meaningful friendships—and even try something new together. “All you need is some common interests and a willingness to get outside your comfort zone and be open with someone new,” therapist Alison Stone, LCSW, tells mbg. And as psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., notes, “Taking the risk to meet new people is what leads to the reward of developing new relationships.” So without further ado, here are our top picks for the best apps for finding friends. Price: Free (individual event costs may vary) Price: Free Price: Free Price: Free, with optional premium services billed on a monthly ($20), quarterly ($25), or yearly ($70) basis, which will remove ads, boost your visibility on the app, and more. Price: Free with many options for in-app purchases and subscription plans, ranging from one day of Bumble Premium for $3.49, to a lifetime membership for $150 Price: Free with in-app premium purchases ranging from $4 for a one-day boost, to $100 for a 100-year-long premium membership. Price: Free with in-app purchases ranging from $1 to $70 Price: Free
