# Mesh - Find Your People — Meet new people IRL

> Organized group meetups for social connection and meeting new people. (iPhone/iPad app by Mesh LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-find-your-people/id6446823257 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mesh LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716265278)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 244 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-find-your-people/id6446823257/reviews.md

## What is Mesh?

We have thousands of people on Mesh that want to meet you. You just haven’t met them yet. Sign up, and we'll introduce you : )

We built Mesh to make it easier: no swiping, no awkward one-on-ones, just small group meetups at local venues like coffee shops, breweries, cafes, and third places around your city.

Mesh helps you build your social life one week at a time.

HOW MESH WORKS

1. Get a weekly invite
   We send you a text with a time and a local venue. You decide if you want to go that week. No pressure.

2. Tap “yep” or “nope”
   Open the link, say yes or no, and we’ll take it from there.

3. Meet your group
   We curate a small group of around 4 people using your profile and personality quiz. You get your group’s photos before the meetup and a group chat to help you organize any last-minute details, then show up with a smile and have fun.

Try your first Mesh for free.


WHAT YOU CAN JOIN

Coffee Saturday
Meet a small group at a local coffee shop or cafe.

Mesh Night
Meet people at local breweries, bars, and night venues.

Mesh Events
Host or join casual events around your city. Want to start a run club, game night, coffee meetup, dinner, Bible study, book club, brewery night, or something completely your own? You can host your own event for free, and Mesh helps curate the people so it feels easier, safer, and more natural.

Every Mesh is designed to feel simple, public, and low-pressure. We usually send multiple groups to the same location, so the energy feels social without being overwhelming.

WHY PEOPLE USE MESH

• Make friends in real life
• Meet new people in your city
• Explore local coffee shops, cafes, breweries, and third places
• Host your own events for free
• Join small group meetups curated by Mesh
• You Just Moved to a new city!
• Try something better than swiping
• Meet in a group instead of one-on-one
• Build a real social life, one week at a time

Mesh is not a dating app, but it is a great way to put yourself out there and meet real people naturally. If you are tired of dating apps, endless DMs, or trying to make friends from scratch, Mesh gives you a reason to get out of the house and meet people in person.

And if you already have an idea for bringing people together, Mesh gives you the tools to do it. You choose the event. Mesh helps with the curation.

Connections are always in public, in a group setting. We never sell your data.

We are currently sending invites in Madison, Milwaukee, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Minneapolis.

Don’t see your city yet? Sign up anyway. We’ll text you when Mesh launches near you.

Once a city hits enough signups, we start sending invites so people have a better chance of meeting others around their age and stage of life. If you want Mesh in your city faster, share it with your friends or host an event to help bring people together.

We’re kind of like TimeLeft, but for coffee, third places, hosted events, and small group meetups around your city.

Try your first Mesh for free.

Make friends over coffee.
Host your own events for free.
Build your social life one week at a time.

Terms of Service:
https://www.mesh-local.com/terms

## Key features

- Weekly invite texts
- Group curation of four people
- Meetups at local coffee shops
- Option to cancel before Friday deadline
- Various event types (Coffee Saturday, Mesh Night)
- City expansion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mesh Premium+ – Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Mesh Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $77.00 | per year |
| Mesh Premium Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Mesh Premium | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 1 Mesh Pass for $14.99. | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 Mesh Pass — Special Deal | $1.00 | one-time |
| Get 5 Mesh Passes for $19.99. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get 5 Mesh Passes for $34.99. | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5 Mesh Passes for $4.99- special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $249.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-find-your-people/id6446823257/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app for getting out of the house

*2026-07-22*

I’ve been to a few Mesh events and enjoyed them. That being said, attendance for the free events can be unreliable, with many people not showing up or being like an hour late.

**Developer response:** I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed mesh :) I love using mesh to just get outside my normal routines and meeting people! I wish people showed up more for the free events. We do regroup you if different people don’t show up to make that as smooth as possible.

Thanks for leaving a kind review :) have a fantastic day!

### 5/5 — Great app and way to meet people with similar interests

*2026-06-23*

I've been impressed so far with the ease of using the app and I appreciate the push notifications about upcoming events.  I've attended 3 mesh coffee events so far and really enjoyed the conversations, so I conclude that the algorithm must be pretty sophisticated to match people up with similar interests and conversation topics.  Overall a great way to get out of the house and meet new and interesting people in the area.

**Developer response:** Ahh we are so grateful for such a kind review! We love matching people and conencting them at local coffee shops :)

We think life is just more fun in person! We hope to keep on seeing you out there and meeting new people! I hope you have a fantastic day : )

### 4/5 — General vibes

*2026-06-22, version 4.7.5*

I would have given it a five stars if there weren’t so many flakey people that join this app. Fortunately most of the people are pretty chill but also definitely join the hosted Mesh nights because you get freebies 😊

### 5/5 — Refreshing

*2026-06-03, version 4.7.4*

A refreshing way to meet new people and enjoy conversation and connection - difficult to do in a fragmented world.  The owners are committed to ensuring a positive experience.

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2026-05-20*

I think many can relate to moving somewhere you have no friends and having difficulty meeting people. This app allowed me to fill the need to socialize and meet a diverse group of people at various events. I found everyone super welcoming, considerate, and helpful with asking everyone questions to feel included. It feels very easy because everyone is there for the same reason and is open to meeting new people. 
I like that it’s with a group of people instead of one-on-one. There’s weekend coffee events, Thursday evening events, and other events so you can go to what suits you.

**Developer response:** This made me smile : ) its always amazing when someone takes the time to actually write a meaningful review. We always hand write every response no ai--because we know what it takes for someone to write such a nice review. Thanks for giving us a try, for being an awesome person, and for sharing your experience! 

I can't wait to see you out there in the real world!

### 5/5 — My favorite friend-making app

*2026-05-19*

I went through a rough breakup after an 8-year relationship and really needed friends. It was a really hard time for me. I tried different friend-making apps like TimeLeft and RealRoots but while they were nice, I didn’t make lasting friends like I did with Mesh. The people I’ve met have been very friendly and welcoming. It’s all I’ve ever wanted and exactly what I was looking for. Definitely recommend anyone to give it a shot. It literally saved my social life 😅

**Developer response:** This is so humbling : ) We really appreciate you giving us a shot, and writing such a kind review. It means so much to us. We're trying to build a culture that changes us. That makes us better and we're glad you are part of it! have a fantastic rest of your day!

### 5/5 — Love this App

*2026-05-06*

Been using Mesh for just over a year and I have gotten so much out of it. Love the support of local coffee shops and I’ve met some amazing people. Mesh helped me branch out and meet people who I otherwise would not have crossed paths with. It’s been such a net positive in my life and they are always quick to help with any questions or feedback I have.

**Developer response:** This makes me so so happy! we love being a place where you can branch out and meet people and try cool local venues like coffee shops. 

Genuinely, it means so much to us that you would leave a review and give us a try! We hope to see you out there and have a fantastic day!

### 5/5 — I just love this concept

*2026-04-25*

Because making connections as an adult doesn’t have to be complicated or at night at a bar.
I look forward to Saturdays now more than before because of this app! At first I thought it was gonna be scary or awkward but it is so much fun and mentally stimulating to go to a cafe with 3 other random strangers, the best part is when other groups are around and we all click and make and even bigger group!

It is very safe, personally haven’t had an issue with anyone if anything I’ve made good friends and the coffee shops are local with a variety of drinks and food!

**Developer response:** We are so glad that you have been able to have such a fun experience with mesh : )

Something magical about meeting new people-- and exploring local place! thanks for such a kind review and we really appreciate you : ) Have a Fantastic rest of your day!

### 5/5 — Great way to meet people

*2026-04-24, version 4.6.14*

App sets you up with a group of people in a common place. I’ve made a lot for friends this way and Mesh is a permanent part of my Saturdays now

### 5/5 — Never too old for new friends

*2026-04-23*

I thought my window of making great new friends had closed. Everyone my age feels so locked into their routine. I have made some wonderful new friends through Mesh, and every event brings - at the very least - a fun conversation where I get to meet people outside my circle and learn a little more about other corners of the world around me. It has completely changed my outlook on socialization. Absolutely love this app and the thoughtful, responsive guys who run it!

**Developer response:** AWWW you are so kind : ) We are so happy that you have been able to meet fun people your age. One of my favorite parts of mesh is that we have people 18-86+ meeting! Its great to get out of our bubbles. Thanks for being an awesome person and have a fantastic day!

## Frequently asked questions about Mesh

### What does Mesh do?

Mesh helps you meet new people in real life through organized group meetups. It sends you weekly invites to meetups at local coffee shops and other venues in curated groups of four, aiming to make social connections easier and less intimidating than one-on-one meetings or swiping apps.

### How does Mesh work?

You receive an invite text message once a week with a time and location. If you're interested, you click 'yep' via a link. The app then curates a group of four people for you. You meet your group at the designated local coffee shop or venue.

### Is Mesh a dating app?

Mesh is not strictly a dating app, but it facilitates meeting people in a group setting which can be a great way to put yourself out there and potentially meet people you might be interested in dating. The focus is on building social connections and expanding your network.

### What are the different types of events offered?

Mesh offers three main event types: Coffee Saturday at 10 am, Mesh Night at local breweries and night venues on Thursdays at 7 pm, and Mesh events where users host gatherings at local places around your city. All these events are designed for small groups of four.

### What cities is Mesh available in?

Mesh is currently sending invites to Milwaukee, Madison, Austin, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Minneapolis, and Chicago. The app is launching in new cities every month, so you can sign up and they will text you when invites start in your area.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.1 — 2026-08-21

Thanks for using Mesh! Here’s how we are making meeting new people easier:
 
- Cleaned up the events interface and removed complex things!
- Experience improvements

### 4.8.0 — 2026-08-09

Thanks for using Mesh! Here’s how we are making meeting new people easier:
 
- Update seeing your attendees on the mesh events as a host
- Experience improvements

### 4.7.11 — 2026-08-03

Thanks for using Mesh! Here’s how we are making meeting new people easier:
 
- Bug fixes
- Experience improvements

### 4.7.10 — 2026-07-31

Thanks for using Mesh! Here’s how we are making meeting new people easier:
 
- Cleaned up the deisgn of the streaks feature!
- Experience improvements

### 4.7.8 — 2026-07-14

Thanks for using Mesh! Here’s how we are making meeting new people easier:
 
- General bug fixes
- Settings page navigation improvement!
- Experience improvements

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