# Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL — Chat to new people, make a BFF

> Dedicated app for making new, meaningful friendships in your local area. (iPhone/iPad app by Bumble Holding Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-for-friends-meet-irl/id6444040977 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bumble Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120675060)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.41/5 from 1,762 App Store ratings · 648 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 238 MB
- Languages: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 8 more
- Released: 2023-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-for-friends-meet-irl/id6444040977/reviews.md

## What is Bumble For Friends?

Bumble For Friends is the new dedicated friendship app from Bumble, made to help you create new, meaningful friendships near you. 

With Bumble For Friends you can chat, meet new people, and make friends in a community focused on kindness and safety. Whether you’re new to your area or just looking to expand your circle, Bumble For Friends is the easiest way to make new friends and find community.

Who We Are

If you love BFF mode within the Bumble app, then Bumble For Friends is for you! Bumble For Friends is an app where people in all stages of life can intentionally meet new friends and create meaningful connections. Bumble For Friends is not just an app that provides easy ways to help people connect and make friends with people nearby, it’s also an app that prioritises:

Genuine connections: We include app features like profile prompts and lifestyle badges, to make it easy for people to show up in a way that's true to themselves. Allowing you to find real, genuine friendships near you.

Kindness: We want you to feel good about meeting new people locally, so we’re creating a community centred around kindness. By committing to our kindness pledge, you are helping to make Bumble For Friends a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.

Trust and safety: We empower our community with safety features like Account Verification, Reporting and Blocking, and our Safety Center, so that all members can feel safe to make new friends.

Download Bumble For Friends

Bumble For Friends is free to download and use. We also offer an optional subscription package (Bumble For Friends Premium) and single or multiple-use paid services for which no subscription is required (including Spotlights and SuperSwipes).

We offer weekly, monthly, 3-month, and 6-month subscriptions, with discounts given to the weekly price. Prices may vary per country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app.

* Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
* Your subscription will automatically renew itself, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
* Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
* You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the iTunes Store.
* If you choose to use our free trial, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
* If you don’t choose to purchase Bumble For Friends Premium, you can simply continue using and enjoying Bumble For Friends for free.

Your personal data is securely stored on Bumble For Friends—be sure to read our privacy policy and terms and conditions:
bumble.com/bff/privacy
bumble.com/bff/terms

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, along with Badoo and Fruitz.

## Key features

- Find new people nearby
- Build genuine connections
- Profile prompts and badges
- Kindness-focused community
- Account verification
- Reporting and blocking tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months BFF Premium | $119.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month BFF Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| 6 Months BFF Premium | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 3 Months BFF Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 BFF SuperSwipes | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bumble For Friends?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤝 Great app for making friends
- 🤩 Exciting new features like Plans
- 💫 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎉 Helpful for meeting people in new cities

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription is very expensive
- 🔒 Strict gender-based matching limits
- 👥 Difficulty finding active users
- 🤖 Impersonal AI-generated responses
- 🚫 Accounts getting banned/deleted without explanation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- Photos being repeatedly deleted for no reason
- Inability to sign in or create an account
- Notifications and matches not working properly

**Most requested features**

- Allow matching with all genders
- Increase number of interests/prompts
- Add an 'archive chat' feature
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Implement a better verification system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 648)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-for-friends-meet-irl/id6444040977/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Weird log in

*2026-08-22, version 5.431.0*

It asks you to complete a puzzle before log in, but I don’t know how to do it and I gave up to use the app

### 3/5 — Group chats

*2026-08-20, version 5.431.0*

I would like there group chats to be at the top or there to be a separate section for them just because it’s hard to get people engaged with it otherwise just lots of interest

### 1/5 — Won’t load

*2026-08-16, version 5.431.0*

Often won’t load when I am away from home which makes it very difficult to chat with people and make plans to meet up. Very demotivating for making friends.

### 1/5 — App keeps crashing

*2026-08-03, version 5.431.0*

Wouldn’t hate this app if it would just open. 

Won’t open at all when off wifi, just stuck in the loading page and even when on wifi occasionally gets stuck on the loading page and has to be deleted and completely reinstalled. 

extremely buggy for what should be a simple app.

### 1/5 — Takes too long to open

*2026-08-01, version 5.431.0*

I have 17 pro max and i have given all the permission to app but app takes too long open sometimes more then 2 minutes every app works fine except this one.

### 1/5 — Barely works

*2026-07-30, version 5.431.0*

App only loads sometimes. Rest of the time just freezes on the logo screen. Totally pointless trying to use it

### 1/5 — Very sly -_-

*2026-07-26, version 5.431.0*

Set up the entire account, liked profiles, got excited — and then I’d have to pay a subscription to actually talk to people. What a rip off

### 1/5 — Technical issues

*2026-07-24, version 5.431.0*

I’ve had this app and it was working so well but for the last year I’m unable to load up the app unless I delete the app and reinstall it again super frustrating and such a shame they won’t fix this bug.. despite being reported.

### 1/5 — App won’t load

*2026-07-16, version 5.431.0*

I’ve used this app many times over the years and have loved it. I’ve made a few life long friends on here but now that I have moved I am feeling more alone than ever so thought I’d give this another go. But for some reason there seems to be a bug meaning I cannot open the app at all. It just stays on the yellow loading screen.

### 1/5 — Shadow ban

*2026-07-14, version 5.431.0*

No app support, nothing.

## Frequently asked questions about Bumble For Friends

### What is Bumble For Friends?

Bumble For Friends is a dedicated app designed to help users create new, meaningful friendships in their local area. It focuses on building a community centered around kindness and safety, offering features to facilitate genuine connections.

### How does Bumble For Friends help me make friends?

The app provides tools like profile prompts and lifestyle badges to help users showcase their true selves, making it easier to find compatible friends. It also emphasizes a kind and safe community environment, with features like account verification and reporting tools.

### Is Bumble For Friends free to use?

Yes, Bumble For Friends is free to download and use. There are optional subscription packages and single-use paid services available for enhanced features, but the core functionality for making friends is free.

### What kind of connections can I make on Bumble For Friends?

The app is specifically designed for making platonic friendships. It aims to help people connect and build meaningful relationships with others nearby, fostering a community focused on kindness and genuine interactions.

### What safety features are available?

Bumble For Friends prioritizes user safety with features such as Account Verification, Reporting and Blocking tools, and a dedicated Safety Center. These features are in place to ensure all members feel safe and comfortable while making new friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.431.0 — 2025-09-22

To be honest, everything is kinda new here. Say hello to our new dedicated friendship app - Bumble For Friends. It’s a bit like Bumble, but for finding friends and creating meaningful connections with people near you. We’ve got fun new profile features and important safety features to make it easy for people to show up in a way that’s genuine and true to themselves. We’re also creating a community centered around kindness, because kindness is kinda what we do. So, whether you’re looking for new friends to hit the town with, or to try that new workout class with, Bumble For Friends is here to help. Start a chat, meet up IRL, and find your kinda people.

### 5.429.0 — 2025-09-10

To be honest, everything is kinda new here. Say hello to our new dedicated friendship app - Bumble For Friends. It’s a bit like Bumble, but for finding friends and creating meaningful connections with people near you. We’ve got fun new profile features and important safety features to make it easy for people to show up in a way that’s genuine and true to themselves. We’re also creating a community centered around kindness, because kindness is kinda what we do. So, whether you’re looking for new friends to hit the town with, or to try that new workout class with, Bumble For Friends is here to help. Start a chat, meet up IRL, and find your kinda people.

### 5.422.0 — 2025-07-21

To be honest, everything is kinda new here. Say hello to our new dedicated friendship app - Bumble For Friends. It’s a bit like Bumble, but for finding friends and creating meaningful connections with people near you. We’ve got fun new profile features and important safety features to make it easy for people to show up in a way that’s genuine and true to themselves. We’re also creating a community centered around kindness, because kindness is kinda what we do. So, whether you’re looking for new friends to hit the town with, or to try that new workout class with, Bumble For Friends is here to help. Start a chat, meet up IRL, and find your kinda people.

### 5.417.19 — 2025-07-16

To be honest, everything is kinda new here. Say hello to our new dedicated friendship app - Bumble For Friends. It’s a bit like Bumble, but for finding friends and creating meaningful connections with people near you. We’ve got fun new profile features and important safety features to make it easy for people to show up in a way that’s genuine and true to themselves. We’re also creating a community centered around kindness, because kindness is kinda what we do. So, whether you’re looking for new friends to hit the town with, or to try that new workout class with, Bumble For Friends is here to help. Start a chat, meet up IRL, and find your kinda people.

### 5.417.0 — 2025-06-16

To be honest, everything is kinda new here. Say hello to our new dedicated friendship app - Bumble For Friends. It’s a bit like Bumble, but for finding friends and creating meaningful connections with people near you. We’ve got fun new profile features and important safety features to make it easy for people to show up in a way that’s genuine and true to themselves. We’re also creating a community centered around kindness, because kindness is kinda what we do. So, whether you’re looking for new friends to hit the town with, or to try that new workout class with, Bumble For Friends is here to help. Start a chat, meet up IRL, and find your kinda people.

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All apps by Bumble Holding Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1120675060

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