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Whether you want more options like Close Friends or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Close Friends

Fiberchat by THINKCREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

Chat, Calls & Stories

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

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Imerference Augmented Reality by AZ-Team AB

Augmented Reality drawing chat

Strong Contender

4.6(19 ratings)

Free

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Enhance conference and voice calls with augmented reality. Collaborate with up to 32 members in virtual environments, adding 3D objects, drawings, and notes to create immersive shared experiences.

InnerGroup by Santo porpiglia

Encrypt Group Secure Messaging

Worth Considering

Message and share with friends

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app provides secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging for groups. Share texts, videos, pictures, and audio with enhanced privacy and no data stored in the cloud. It's ideal for both personal and professional group communication.

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Influencery

Direct messagingVideo and audio messagesImage sharing

Easily connect and chat with friends in real-time. Share messages, videos, audio, and images directly from your device. Adding new contacts is simple with QR code scanning.

(5)

Raklet

by Raklet Inc.

Member networking by location, work, educationEvent discovery and managementMembership card and perk management

Connect with community members, discover events, and manage memberships. For admins, it's a platform to build engagement, manage databases, and collect payments. Find career opportunities and stay informed with analytics.

(7)

SOL™ Search. Search Better. Search Faster. Search Social.

by Kappboom Inc.

Efficient multi-engine searchCategorized search resultsSave and share findings

This app helps you find information more efficiently by searching across multiple engines and categorizing results. You can save and share your findings, discover new products and places through friends, and follow interesting people and topics.

(14)

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Favorhood

Connects neighbors based on needs and offersFacilitates in-app messagingHelps coordinate local assistance

This app connects neighbors who need assistance with those willing to help, based on preferences and location. It facilitates communication through in-app messaging to coordinate help and support within the community.

(13)

Fave – Close friends only

Bring joy to your Home Screen

Home screen widget updatesPrivate photo storiesIn-widget chat

This app acts as a digital picture frame on your iPhone's Home Screen. It updates with photos posted by loved ones, allowing you to tap and view their private stories and chat directly on the images.

(5)