# hobbymatch - hobby finder — Find your perfect hobby

> Find your perfect hobby (iPhone/iPad app by HobbyMatch Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbymatch-hobby-finder/id6762534449 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HobbyMatch Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894563059)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbymatch-hobby-finder/id6762534449/reviews.md

## What is hobbymatch?

HobbyMatch helps you discover hobbies that fit your lifestyle, find venues near you, and connect with people who share your passions.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT HOBBY
Get AI-powered hobby recommendations personalised to your interests, energy level, budget and availability. Save the ones you love and track your progress over time.

FIND PLACES NEAR YOU
Search for hobby venues, clubs and classes in your area. From climbing walls to pottery studios, cooking schools to golf courses — find where to get started.

MEET FELLOW HOBBYISTS
Connect with people nearby who share your interests. Suggest meetups, chat, and build friendships around the things you love.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Log hobby sessions, build streaks, earn XP and complete weekly challenges. See how you stack up on the leaderboard against friends and the community.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Share your hobby sessions, comment on others' posts, and celebrate achievements together.

PERSONALISE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Set your broad interests and specific hobbies, then let HobbyMatch do the rest — refreshing your recommendations as your tastes evolve.

Find hobbies that fit. Download HobbyMatch today.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.17 — 2026-08-24

- Group Sessions - create a session with a date, time, location and 
  group size. Nearby hobbyists are notified and can join, and the 
  group chat appears right in your Messages inbox.
- Tonight mode - let nearby hobbyists know you're free. Set a time 
  window, your hobby and general area.
- React to messages and swipe to reply, in both 
  direct messages and group chats.
- Notifications can now be swiped away individually or cleared all 
  at once.
- Redesigned bottom navigation with a quick-add button for logging 
  sessions and creating group sessions.
- Fixed staying signed in after leaving the app.
- Fixed the search box losing focus while typing.
- Various other fixes and polish.

### 1.0.16 — 2026-08-11

- Group Sessions - create a hobby session with a date, time, location 
  and group size. Nearby hobbyists are notified and can join. A group 
  chat opens automatically once someone joins, and appears in your 
  Messages inbox.
- Tonight mode - let nearby hobbyists know you're free right now. Set 
  a time window, your hobby, and general area.
- React to sessions 
- Weekly hobby goal with streak freeze protection
- Pending meetup requests now show a badge on the Meet tab
- Session visibility - choose Private, Profile only, or Public
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.14 — 2026-07-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements:

- Fixed an issue where the app could get stuck on a loading screen at startup
- Fixed the Meet tab occasionally opening Messages instead of the Meet screen
- Messages can now only be edited within 30 minutes of sending
- Deleting a chat now unmatches gracefully — the other person keeps their message history
- Search in the Meet screen now works correctly when typing multiple characters
- Onboarding screens updated to match the app's dark theme
- Filter your recent sessions by hobby in the Progress tab
- Various stability and reliability improvements

### 1.0.13 — 2026-07-02

This update adds two new features and a range of improvements based on your feedback:

- Add your skill level to each hobby (Novice, Intermediate or Advanced) — shown on your profile and when browsing hobbyists nearby
- Edit or delete messages you've sent in a chat — long press any message to make changes or remove it

We've also improved the app throughout:
- The Meet screen now scrolls naturally as one continuous page
- Pending invites appear in a horizontal panel so the hobbyist list is always visible
- Log Session is now at the top of your Progress screen, not buried below your hobbies
- Fixed a bug where the app could open to the onboarding screen after being closed overnight
- Fixed navigation getting stuck on the messages screen after accepting an invite
- General performance and reliability improvements

Thanks for using HobbyMatch — keep the feedback coming.

### 1.0.12 — 2026-06-28

This update focuses on reliability and making the app easier to use:

- You can now set who you'd like to meet (everyone, men, or women) right
  from your Account settings
- The Log Session button is now right at the top of your Progress screen,
  not buried below your hobbies
- Fixed an issue where the app could open to onboarding instead of your
  profile after being closed for a while
- Fixed a navigation bug where moving between Meet and your messages could
  get stuck
- Fixed duplicate conversations sometimes appearing for the same person
- Refreshed the layout on Discover and Meet for a cleaner look

Thanks for using HobbyMatch - keep the feedback coming!

## Related topics

[hobbywing link](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hobbywing-link)

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