# PearUp - Meet Friends & Chat — Connect, Chat, Hang Out

> Connect with others based on shared interests for genuine friendships. (iPhone/iPad app by PearUp Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearup-meet-friends-and-chat/id1452411595 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PearUp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438308740)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.39/5 from 3,363 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 48 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearup-meet-friends-and-chat/id1452411595/reviews.md

## What is PearUp?

Meet friends, not profiles.
PearUp® helps students and young professionals build real friendships—no swiping required.

Why #NoSwipe?
Social apps often turn connections into a game of quick swipes. But real friendships aren’t made that way.
PearUp skips the swiping and focuses on shared interests and mutual vibes. You tell us how you feel, and we match you with people who genuinely want to connect—so you spend less time scrolling and more time hanging out.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Messaging – Chat freely through text, photos, and voice notes.
- Friend Handles – Find and add people you know with custom @usernames.
- Interest-Based Matching – Meet people who share your hobbies and passions.
- Match with Online Friends – Get paired with people who are active now for instant conversations.
- Custom Notifications – Only get alerts for the updates you care about.

No swiping. Just real connections.

## Key features

- Unlimited Messaging (text, photos, voice)
- Friend Handles for easy adding
- Interest-Based Matching
- Match with Online Friends
- Custom Notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PearUp Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| PearUp Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| PearUp Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PearUp Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| PearUp Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| PearUp Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| PearUp Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| PearUp Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| PearUp Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| PearUp Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |


## What do users think of PearUp?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Unique concept
- 👍 Good interface
- 😊 Fun to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Fake/bot profiles
- 🚫 Lack of location filters
- 💬 Unresponsive matches
- 🤔 Confusing features
- 🔒 Privacy/security concerns

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Profiles disappearing
- Unread messages marked as new
- Inaccurate distance display

**Most requested features**

- Add location filters
- Improve profile verification
- Better customer support
- More inclusive gender options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearup-meet-friends-and-chat/id1452411595/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Same people

*2025-01-22, version 5.0.9*

I’ve seen the same people over and over again on this app, and I haven’t found any new people

### 1/5 — Wrost

*2024-09-16, version 5.0.9*

Useless app

### 1/5 — Needs to be totally free

*2024-09-13, version 5.0.9*

It says at the App Store says that is completely free but the app says otherwise

### 1/5 — Waste of Time

*2024-07-31, version 5.0.9*

Seems like more fake/scam profiles then real profiles. And everyone they put on for me are either in a different country or 300+ miles from me, even though I have my distance set at 50 miles or less!  I live next to a major city, this shouldn’t me a problem. This app is a major miss!

### 3/5 — Dry comunity

*2024-06-22, version 5.0.9*

I've had a few matches, but none of them have replyed to my messages. plus there's the waiting. for hours. i do like that there is a timer countdown

### 2/5 — Nice interface, but…..

*2024-01-24, version 5.0.9*

I don’t know what these companies are doing or even if the care about fake profiles. Sadly, if there is someone messaging you that is SUPER HOT, they are fake.  How do I know? Start up a chat and very soon the fake profile will ask you if you have WhatsApp or telegram.  They also have poor English grammar. Probably because the scams originate in south east Asia or Russia.  Don’t be fooled!  80 percent of the profiles are fake!! Don’t give out personal information until you verify identity.

### 1/5 — Nonsense

*2023-10-15, version 5.0.9*

Your app is not useful to mankind it shouldn’t be made it’s not recommendable

### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP, IT’S NOT WORTH IT AT ALL!!!!!

*2023-09-24*

DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP, IT’S NOT WORTH IT AT ALL!!!!!  For starters, the customer service claims to care about the people who use the app, but show that they don’t care about the safety of anyone. There are a lot of harassers and pedophiles and predators and stalkers on the app who will harass you non stop. i’ve also been trying to delete my account for over a week now, but they make it nearly impossible to delete your account once you’ve created it. 0 out of 10, I would NOT recommend.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2023-06-04, version 5.0.7*

When you purchase full subscription you get nothing for it

### 1/5 — Not a fan

*2023-05-07, version 5.0.7*

After paying, very few perks and no technical support. Can’t identify people nearby and a lot of fake profiles. Refund?

## Frequently asked questions about PearUp

### What does PearUp do?

PearUp helps students and young professionals build real friendships by focusing on shared interests and mutual vibes, rather than profile swiping. It facilitates connections through unlimited messaging and interest-based matching, allowing users to spend less time scrolling and more time hanging out.

### What are the key features of PearUp?

Key features include unlimited messaging via text, photos, and voice notes, Friend Handles for easily finding and adding people you know, interest-based matching to connect with like-minded individuals, the ability to match with online friends for instant conversations, and custom notifications to manage alerts.

### Is PearUp free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. This allows users to enjoy core features while offering additional benefits or customization through paid options.

### Who is PearUp designed for?

PearUp is specifically designed for students and young professionals who are looking to build genuine friendships. It caters to individuals who prefer meaningful connections based on shared interests over the superficiality often found in traditional social apps.

### How does PearUp help me find friends?

PearUp helps you find friends by matching you with people who share your hobbies and passions. It also allows you to connect with people who are currently active online for immediate conversations, and you can easily add people you already know using custom Friend Handles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.2 — 2025-07-16

Bug fixes.

### 5.1.1 — 2025-07-08

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.0.9 — 2023-10-02

- This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you enjoy using PearUp, please consider rating our app or leaving a nice review :)

### 5.0.7 — 2023-03-06

- We'll be rolling out the ability to pin your favorite message threads.
- This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you enjoy using PearUp, please consider rating our app or leaving a nice review :)

### 5.0.6 — 2023-02-25

- We'll be rolling out the ability to pin your favorite message threads.
- This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you enjoy using PearUp, please consider rating our app or leaving a nice review :)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*