# Hey Sammy: Make New Friends — Fun things to do & meet people

> Action-oriented app for trying new things and meeting people. (iPhone/iPad app by OMG Career.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-sammy-make-new-friends/id6766004631 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OMG Career](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822692415)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-sammy-make-new-friends/id6766004631/reviews.md

## What is Hey Sammy?

Remember when making friends just… happened?

It still can. Friendship isn't an event — it's showing up to the same place until the faces get familiar. Hey Sammy finds recurring activities near you (run clubs, paint nights, board games, pickleball, classes) and helps you actually show up, again and again, until the regulars know your name.

WHY IT WORKS
Real friendships form through repetition. Same run club, same Tuesday, same faces. Familiar faces make conversation easy. Shared activities give you something to talk about. Hey Sammy is built around that simple science: become a regular, and friendship follows.

WHAT SAMMY DOES
- Learns what you're into — your interests, comfort level, neighborhood, and what you want more of in life
- Finds recurring, beginner-friendly activities near you where showing up solo is completely normal
- Answers the awkward questions before you go: Can I come alone? Do I need to sign up? When should I arrive? What do I bring?
- Gives you a first-timer tip and one low-pressure icebreaker for every event
- Adds plans to your calendar in one tap and nudges you before it starts
- Checks in afterward — how it went, who you met — and helps you go back
- Tracks your progress: new things tried, people met, weeks in a row you showed up

MADE FOR YOU IF…
- You just moved to a new city and your social life is starting from zero
- Your circle shrank — remote work, a breakup, friends who moved or had kids
- You keep saying "I should get out more" and then don't
- You want weekends you actually look forward to

WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"The recommendations are amazing — now I actually have fun things to try and a real reason to leave the house." — Ellie
"Having one place to find things to do, save plans, and get a little push to show up makes a huge difference." — Jeremy
"Hey Sammy turned 'I should get out more' into real plans I actually follow through on." — Elise

NO PRESSURE, NO STRANGERS-ONLY DINNERS
Hey Sammy isn't about one-off events with people you'll never see again. It's a practical local friend who helps you find your thing, show up, and keep showing up — because the fourth Tuesday is when "hey, you're back!" turns into real friendship.

Download Hey Sammy and see what's near you. Your people are already out there — probably three blocks away.

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Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18qpKCpRuhPFdtAsYrCa6mDjHhUbv_7ukctUGrz7N1Zg/edit?usp=sharing

## Key features

- Discover activities near you
- Meet people through shared activities
- Set and track personal goals
- Build confidence through consistent action
- Smart reminders to encourage participation
- Real-world activities focus

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Pro Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Weekly Pro Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Trial Cancel - Annual Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Exit Offer - Annual Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-sammy-make-new-friends/id6766004631/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lacks value for a paid tier

*2026-08-12*

This app feels like it was made with a couple of Claude prompts, and it’s clear to see.

Couldn’t do much with the free teir, so I can only review from my experience with the app

### 5/5 — Seems like it would be a good app

*2026-07-28*

It's $40/yr or $10/mo I would have loved to use an app like this, but sadly my budget doesn't allow it. I'll stick with going to my local church for free instead. Was excited to meet people my own age in a place with a better reputation. Maybe in the future they can offer a similar donation-based payment structure. Also, just my opinion, but the cute animation and the feelings-based quiz gives me the impression they are not immune to falling victim to a similar reputation.

### 3/5 — Disappointed, but Good Idea

*2026-07-21*

Edit: upon the developer commenting, I went back into the app to try again. The free trial is only 3 days and then you can either choose a weekly subscription or annual subscription. I did the 3 day trial to give the app a real shot. I selected every type of activity to see how many it can find in my area, and the only result was a run club (which I know for a fact is not the only thing in my area). I changed my review to 3 stars in hopes that the app will improve as it becomes more established, because I love the concept. But my true review? Still 1 star. 

OG: I was excited to find this app because finding new groups and events in my area is difficult. However, I am beyond disappointed to find that the entire app is behind a subscription-based paywall. The least they could do is offer a free trial so you can see if they actually have interesting events in your area prior to paying. They should tell you this before you fill out an entire profile.

**Developer response:** Hi, solo founder here. As of July 17th when you wrote this review, we only offer free trials. We say "no payment due today" as well. You are more than welcome to use the app before deciding whether or not to pay for it. Given your review is incorrect, can you please take it down? 1 star reviews are deeply painful for new apps and for the overall mission I'm working on (helping people everywhere find and build authentic friends). Thank you.

### 1/5 — Just an app wrapper around Meetup

*2026-07-16*

Not much new here if you are already familiar with basic events in your city

**Developer response:** The goal is to help people that *aren't* familiar with activites in their city. I mean this sincerely, what were you expecting when you used my app? Do my screenshots and website not speak to what I'm actually trying to accomplish? I built this for people who want to make friends they'll see again and need some help getting started. If something is not for you, you're welcome to move on, but leaving a 1 star rating for a solo developer is really disappointing when I deliver exactly what I promise to deliver.

### 1/5 — Cash grab

*2026-07-16*

Save you money and do not get this app. They charge an outrageous price just for you to see the same 8 events over and over.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations. If you're open to sharing what you did expect from an app like this please email me at cj@omgcareer.com because I'd like to understand where we missed the mark and could do better.

### 1/5 — Paying to meet ppl is just greedy

*2026-07-15*

This app has a paywall, there’s many other free apps that will do the same thing as this one

**Developer response:** I'd like to address the title of your review since I look at it differently. If I can inspire and motivate others to try things, and provide them with easy options they can click a button to attend, I'm making it extremely simply to take actions that (in my humble opinion) can significantly improve their lives by helping them growth, learn new things, and have the potential to make lasting friendships. Or, they can save money by continuing their same routines which I suspect consist of a lot of youtube, netflix, tiktok etc. Personally, the value of getting exposure to west coast swing dancing 16 years ago changed my life and if someone offered me $10,000 do never do it again, I'd refuse. I want others to try things, learn things, and meet their people. If you have ideas for how I can better accomplish that I'd be glad to hear about it: cj@omgcareer.com

### 4/5 — Lots of potential

*2026-07-13*

Cool app, I like the goals section and the tips under the events. Had an issue with some of the events being in another state, and I currently can’t afford it. If I could afford it I think I’d be willing to pay $5 a month for the time saved and the goals. Obviously I’m not on the business side, idk how much it needs to charge to be profitable, just wanted to put it out there. Best of luck to the users and the maker!

**Developer response:** hi! thank you for the feedback and for the review. we're taking steps to improve data quality & adding more cities over time. right now I'm not profitable, I'm running ads to get the word out but I'm losing money. the main goal (authentic connection IRL) is more important than trying to make as much money as possible so I don't mind for now. I'd like to offer you a free month so you can try more of the activities near you, mind emailing me? cj@omgcareer.com

### 1/5 — Good app, but please stop with the ai

*2026-07-06*

I wanted to like this app so badly, it was exactly the kind of thing I've been looking for, but the ai generated character comes off as so cheap and it made using the app very uncomfortable. ai is inherently unethical, I really hope the devs consider adding real art once they make a bit of money...

**Developer response:** Hi, I'm a one man team, there are no devs. And I'm not even technical I have an accounting degree and I've done sales. I don't know how to code. But I built something that can help others find their communities which has been transformational in my life (I've been dancing west coast swing for 16 years and now have friends all over the world). I want to make it easy for others to find their favorite communities and find their future friends. A 1 star rating hurts me in trying to accomplish this. If you have constructive feedback you'd like to share in order to make the app better please send it to me cj@omgcareer.com or here https://www.instagram.com/heysammyapp/ you can even see my face in the recent video I posted. If anything, I'd appreciate you updating your 1 star review. Thanks.

### 1/5 — Costs money

*2026-06-29*

You have to pay to see any events. Don’t waste ur time doing all the quizzes if you don’t want to spend money on a subscription for it:(

**Developer response:** We offer a free trial specifically so you can see events without paying.

I kindly ask you to update your review as ratings are really important for a small app developer like myself.

### 5/5 — Excellent App!

*2026-06-27*

Great way to find things happening in the city.

## Frequently asked questions about Hey Sammy

### What is Hey Sammy?

Hey Sammy is a lifestyle app designed to help users try new things, meet new people, and follow through on their goals. It focuses on turning intentions into actions through real-world activities and progress tracking.

### How does Hey Sammy help users meet people?

Hey Sammy facilitates meeting people naturally by suggesting activities and plans that can be shared with others. Users can connect through these common interests and experiences.

### What kind of activities does Hey Sammy suggest?

The app provides personalized activities and plans based on what users want to work on, such as confidence, friendships, or skills. These are designed to be real-world experiences rather than solely screen time.

### Does Hey Sammy have ads?

No, Hey Sammy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What is the age rating for Hey Sammy?

Hey Sammy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Hey Sammy updated?

The latest version of Hey Sammy is 2.1, which was last updated on June 24, 2026. Updates aim to improve the user experience and add new features.

### What are the benefits of using Hey Sammy?

Users can expect to get out of the house more, meet new people, try new things, build confidence through action, and create a more fulfilling life by using Hey Sammy.

### Is Hey Sammy available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Hey Sammy is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.27 — 2026-08-18

Smarter local recommendations and more reliable activity discovery, including improved New York ZIP routing. We also made onboarding recovery more reliable so you can pick up where you left off.

### 2.25 — 2026-08-06

Added more cities in the USA, more activities, improved design

### 2.20 — 2026-08-01

Added more cities in the USA, more activities, improved design

### 2.11 — 2026-07-14

Added more cities in the USA, more activities, improved design

### 2.10 — 2026-07-13

We added more cities in the USA, more activities, and improved the design

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