# SewaYou - Japanese Friends — Map of Locals in Japan & Chat

> Location-based social app for making new friends worldwide, online and in person. (iPhone/iPad app by SewaYou Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewayou-japanese-friends/id1455473510 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SewaYou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455473509)
- Category: Social Networking, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 161 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewayou-japanese-friends/id1455473510/reviews.md

## What is SewaYou?

SewaYou shows Japanese people and friends near you on a live world map. Chat with locals in Japan from anywhere — and meet up over coffee when you visit.

Real people. No swiping.

WHY SEWAYOU IS DIFFERENT:
• Live map of Japanese people and friends across Japan and worldwide
• Cozy cafes suggested between you and your match for easy meetups
• One-tap translation in chat — no language barrier
• Voice messages and video calls built in
• Same Gender Mode for women who want a dating-free space
• Made in Tokyo with a strong community across Japan and worldwide

PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO:
• Make Japanese friends before traveling to Japan
• Chat with real Japanese people about culture, anime, food, life
• Find local Japanese friends if you live in Japan
• Meet new people in cities you visit
• Skip swipe-based dating and just make friends

CHAT TOOLS:
• One-tap translation across 50+ languages
• Voice messages and video calls
• Photo and media sharing
• Up to 30 chats per day with Pro

SAFE AND FOCUSED PLACE TO CONNECT:
• Approximate location only — your exact spot is never shared
• Same Gender Mode and No Romance Mode for friendship-only chats
• Automatic scammer detection and removal
• Clear community rules to keep everyone respectful

Start making Japanese friends today. Whether you want to chat online or meet in person on your next trip to Japan, SewaYou helps you connect.

Terms of Service: https://www.sewayou.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.sewayou.com/privacy

Got a question? support@sewayou.com — we reply in minutes.

## Key features

- Location-based friend finder
- Interactive world map
- Suggested meeting cafes
- Long-distance chat with translation
- Voice and video calls
- Same-gender friendship mode
- Photo and message sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SewaYou Pro (1 Year Discount) | $59.99 | per year |
| SewaYou Pro (1 Week) | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| SewaYou Pro (1 Month) | $17.99 | per month |
| SewaYou Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| SewaYou Pro (1 Year) | $69.99 | per year |
| SewaYou Pro (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SewaYou Pro (Lifetime Offer) | $59.99 | one-time |
| 500 Beans | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Beans | $19.99 | one-time |
| SewaYou Pro (Lifetime) | $119.99 | one-time |
| SewaYou Pro (Lifetime Offer) | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Beans | $5.99 | one-time |
| SewaYou Pro (1 Week) | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewayou-japanese-friends/id1455473510/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Basically unusable without "premium"

*2026-08-11, version 6.60.0*

The map based search is a gimmick, and there don’t seem to be any other features. Also, the free tier is so restrictive you literally can’t even use the text chat, and more than half the users in Japan are obviously foreigners looking to practice their Japanese. I used up my one credit to "initiate” a conversation with an actual Japanese person, when I tried to send an actual message with the request (as the app itself recommended), it said I had to wait 24 hours for another, single credit. Happily, the person responded anyway, but I find it very suspicious that this app is being promoted so heavily for language learners while providing absolutely no useful features and expecting monthly payments for nothing.

### 5/5 — Dr

*2026-07-27, version 6.57.0*

1

### 5/5 — What's this

*2026-06-23, version 6.49.0*

An amazing app!
Even though I only speak Japanese and a little English, so many people reach out to talk to me! Thanks to this, I’m able to have meaningful conversations with people from various countries about Japan and their own nations—it’s been a truly rewarding experience!

### 5/5 — This is f〇〇king good app

*2026-06-23, version 6.49.0*

This is best for English learning

### 5/5 — Greatest app!

*2026-06-23, version 6.49.0*

I met bestfriens with this app!

### 4/5 — いい感じ

*2026-06-17, version 6.49.0*

いい感じ

### 5/5 — Nice language exchange app

*2026-05-31, version 6.42.0*

Pretty nice if you want to make friends with people from overseas/ locals and chat with them either in person or online!

### 2/5 — Too strict on the SNS request ban

*2026-04-08, version 6.37.0*

Outside of that app, I do like the concept. But the idiotic choose to autoban asking for SNS has me questioning it’s strictness, or if it’s because they insist you pay to use their app, but it’s not working 100% thankfully. Met 2 amazing people in the app offline. But guess what, it didn’t stop us from keeping in touch outside the app as a result.

It’s an amazing app nonetheless, and to an extent I haven’t noticed scammers on here BUT it can be pretty dead for multiple weeks at a time.

### 1/5 — レビューしろと言われた

*2026-03-08, version 6.34.0*

初めてないのにレビューさせられた

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2026-02-28, version 6.32.0*

Totally recommend this app!

## Frequently asked questions about SewaYou

### What does SewaYou do?

SewaYou is a location-based social application designed to help users find and connect with new friends globally. It facilitates both online communication and in-person meetups, with features aimed at fostering genuine connections.

### How does SewaYou help me find friends?

The app uses an interactive world map to show nearby users and those in other locations. It also suggests cafes for easy meetups and offers advanced chat features like translation and video calls to bridge distances.

### Is SewaYou a dating app?

No, SewaYou is explicitly not a dating app. It focuses on building genuine friendships without any dating pressure. Users can enable a 'Same Gender Mode' to exclusively interact with people of the same gender.

### What are the communication features available?

SewaYou offers multiple ways to connect, including text chat with photo sharing, voice messages, video calls, and an integrated translation feature to overcome language barriers. The goal is to enable natural and expressive conversations.

### Is SewaYou free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core features for making new friends. It does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional functionalities or enhance the user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.63.0 — 2026-08-30

Enable auto-updates in your device settings for seamless improvements and uninterrupted use!

- Greatly improve the app performance
- Bug fixes

Thanks for using SewaYou and for contributing to building a community of engaged users! Any questions/feedback? Write us at support@sewayou.com, reply in minutes!

### 6.62.0 — 2026-08-19

Enable auto-updates in your device settings for seamless improvements and uninterrupted use!

- Greatly improve the app performance
- Bug fixes

Thanks for using SewaYou and for contributing to building a community of engaged users! Any questions/feedback? Write us at support@sewayou.com, reply in minutes!

### 6.60.0 — 2026-08-10

Enable auto-updates in your device settings for seamless improvements and uninterrupted use!

- Greatly improve the app performance
- Bug fixes

Thanks for using SewaYou and for contributing to building a community of engaged users! Any questions/feedback? Write us at support@sewayou.com, reply in minutes!

### 6.57.0 — 2026-07-14

Enable auto-updates in your device settings for seamless improvements and uninterrupted use!

- Greatly improve the app performance
- Bug fixes

Thanks for using SewaYou and for contributing to building a community of engaged users! Any questions/feedback? Write us at support@sewayou.com, reply in minutes!

### 6.56.0 — 2026-07-07

Enable auto-updates in your device settings for seamless improvements and uninterrupted use!

- Greatly improve the app performance
- Bug fixes

Thanks for using SewaYou and for contributing to building a community of engaged users! Any questions/feedback? Write us at support@sewayou.com, reply in minutes!

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