# Making Authentic Friendships

> Social network for special needs individuals and their loved ones. (iPhone/iPad app by Juliana Fetherman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/making-authentic-friendships/id1538026980 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Juliana Fetherman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538026982)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/making-authentic-friendships/id1538026980/reviews.md

## What is Making Authentic Friendships?

Social network for special needs individuals and their loved ones.

## Key features

- Connect with special needs individuals
- Connect with loved ones
- Build meaningful connections
- Find community
- Supportive environment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Member Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Member Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/making-authentic-friendships/id1538026980/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Making Authentic Friendships has been such a blessing for my cousin.

*2025-08-24, version 9.0.4*

Finding true friendships hasn’t always been easy, but this app completely changed that. My cousin was able to connect with people who truly understand, support, and share similar interests. It’s not just about chatting, it’s about building real and lasting relationships.

I’ve seen such a positive difference in my cousin’s confidence and happiness since joining. There’s finally a sense of belonging and a circle of authentic friends to count on. I highly recommend MAF to anyone looking for a safe, welcoming, and meaningful way to make real connections.

### 2/5 — App not Working

*2025-07-09, version 9.0.4*

Whenever I put in my email and password the app always takes a long time to load up. Is there a way of fixing this issue.

### 1/5 — Feel conned

*2024-11-12, version 9.0.4*

If I could give this app no stars I would. Trying to find friends for our autistic 16yo daughter. Was forced to pay £4.99 for the first month just to see how many matches were found.  There was 1 person in our area who didn’t meet the criteria. There are less that 2000 people world wide. This business model will never work charging people £4.99 a month in the hope that more people join.  The app itself is awful in so many ways. Very slow and buggy and doesn’t do the very basic things you would want. For example. You can’t set a filter on the people you want to search for ( probably due to the very low numbers using the app). It just makes friend ‘suggestions’ which has zero intelligence. It even recommended I should be friends with myself!! Utter garbage. Avoid!

### 1/5 — You probably shouldn’t download this app if you’re under 21

*2024-06-28, version 9.0.0*

I am a 14 year old girl who is diagnosed with ADHD and ASD. My mom downloaded this app for me so that I can find some friends my own age. It has been tough for me to find some real friends, especially with my neurodivergence. After downloading, I found that there are no other people my age on this app. Every person I come across is mid 30s to 60s. I haven’t even found one person under 18 yet! So if you should be a minor reading this, or a parent looking to download this app for their child, please reconsider.

### 1/5 — no friends

*2024-04-08, version 9.0.0*

This app is unusable because they suggested 0 friends for me. I lost 5min of my life signing up to learn i’m still friendless! Even an app thinks so. Thanks mafs!

### 1/5 — Trash

*2023-12-28, version 8.2.1*

Took $5 from me even after I canceled the free trial. Scam in the name of helping other.

### 5/5 — This helped my son so much!

*2023-07-25, version 8.2.1*

My son has trouble making friends. He used to get depressed often because of how alone he is watching other people go out with their friends. But things have changed tremendously!! Since signing up for this app, he has broken his anxiety wall of talking to other people. I was starting to get worried about him because he had no social skills but this app changed that for him as he struggled to make friends. This app is really helpful and I recommend this app. I’m thankful that my son has this app to help him make friends and connect to other people with similar interests and similar issues.

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2023-07-25, version 8.2.1*

This app is amazing! I recommend it for anyone that needs to help making friends with autism!

### 2/5 — Stuck after login

*2023-06-11, version 8.2.1*

I created an account and it immediately went to subscription options. However it won’t let me “x” out or even purchase a subscription so I’m just stuck on this page unable to access the app itself.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2023-05-29, version 8.2.1*

I was excited to try this app because I am tired of having 0 friends. I set up my account/profile, but then it wouldn’t let me do anything after that without paying at least $4.99. I thought the app was free, I can’t afford to pay that when I’m disabled with no job! 😔

## Frequently asked questions about Making Authentic Friendships

### What is this app about?

This app is a social network designed specifically for individuals with special needs and their loved ones. It aims to foster connections and build a supportive community for its users.

### Who can use this app?

The app is intended for individuals with special needs and their family members, friends, or caregivers. It provides a platform for them to connect with each other and find a sense of belonging.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What are the benefits of using this app?

Users can benefit from building meaningful friendships, finding a supportive community, and connecting with others who share similar experiences. It offers a safe and inclusive space for social interaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.4 — 2024-09-18

Bug fixes and minor enhancements

### 9.0.0 — 2024-03-19

Updates and bug fixes

### 8.2.1 — 2021-02-13

Bug Fixes

### 8.2 — 2021-02-10

Minor bug fixes

### 8.1.7 — 2021-01-30

Minor Bug Fixes and UI Enhancements

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