Timeleft vs Friendly Encounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timeleft
This app connects you with like-minded individuals for in-person meetups like dinners, coffee, or runs. It focuses on personality-based matching and curated experiences to foster genuine friendships without endless swiping.
- Personality-based matching
- Curated in-person meetups
- Group dinners and drinks
- Casual coffee and runs
- Women-only events
- In-app icebreakers
- Repeat event booking
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The friendship app 3M+ users love. Timeleft matches you for dinners, drinks, coffee, and runs with like-minded people. No swiping. No planning. Just show up. ▶ HOW IT WORKS ◀ 1. Take the quiz We match you based on personality, not selfies. 2. Book your experience Dinner, drinks, coffee, or a run. Pick your vibe and your neighborhood. 3. Get matched The day of, we reveal your venue and a preview of who you'll meet. 4. Show up & connect Meet your table, skip the small talk, and start building friendships. ▶ FORMATS ◀ Dinners. Every Wednesday with groups of 4-6. Women-Only Dinners. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Timeleft Run. Group runs followed by coffee. Timeleft Coffee. Casual Saturday afternoons. Last Drinks. At a surprise bar after dinner (select cities). ▶ FEATURES ◀ Choose your vibe Join regular Dinners every Wednesday, or Women-Only Dinners on Tuesdays. For something more casual, try Saturday Coffee, low-cost (high-vibe) Drinks, or weekly Runs. In select cities, keep the night going with drinks at a surprise bar after dinner. Curated, not random We match you based on personality, shared interests, and age, creating groups of 4-6 that feel intimate but not awkward. No swiping through profiles. No bios. Just thoughtfully matched tables and curated restaurants for every dietary type. Make it a ritual The first meetup creates a moment, showing up again creates momentum. Use Repeat to invite a connection to your next event, or just keep booking weekly with one-tap rebooking. Consistency turns strangers into friends, and friends into bffs. Stay connected Met someone great? With Connect you can stay in touch with people you clicked with. Bring +1 and watch your social circles expand naturally. And at every table, in-app icebreakers help you skip the small talk and get straight to the good stuff. Thoughtfully designed Live Activity countdowns on your lockscreen before an event. Revamped profile features. Improved onboarding. A completely refreshed app experience. We've made everything smoother, because making friends shouldn't feel like work. Join the movement 3M+ users. 250+ cities. 52 countries. 4.7+ rated on iOS. Women-only dinners available in 50+ cities. This is the friendship app people actually use, and love. Download Timeleft to book your first event! Terms of Use: https://timeleft.com/terms-conditions/
Friendly Encounter
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Friendly Encounter helps you meet interesting people who are actually near you, right now. Instead of endless swiping, you go live, see who's around, and connect over what you both care about. Every profile is built around real interests and knowledge, so conversations start with something worth talking about. HOW IT WORKS - Set up a quick profile with a photo and the topics you're into - Tap "Go live" to become visible to people nearby - Wave at someone who looks interesting. If they wave back, you can chat - Meet up, or just have a good conversation BUILT FOR REAL CONNECTION - See people by shared interests, not just proximity - A live selfie keeps the community authentic and shows what people look like right now, so you can recognize each other in person - Report and block tools keep things respectful - You control when you're visible. Browse privately anytime Whether you're new to a city, looking to expand your circle, or just curious who's around, Friendly Encounter turns the people nearby into real conversations. You must be 18 or older to use Friendly Encounter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Friendly Encounter at none against Timeleft's 3. Timeleft's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Timeleft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Friendly Encounter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timeleft | Friendly Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #149 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | Timeleft SAS | David Austin |
Bugs and requests
Timeleft
Reported bugs
4 issues- App glitches and crashes during registration
- Incorrect or missing dinner location information
- Issues with splitting the bill at restaurants
- Lack of notification for reservation changes or cancellations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to connect with dinner group members after the event
- Option to filter or select dinner group members by age, gender, or interests
- Improved communication and support from the app team
- More flexible dinner scheduling options
- Better vetting process for dinner participants
Friendly Encounter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timeleft
- Timeleft X$19.991 Month
- Timeleft X$46.993 Months
- Timeleft X$62.996 Months
Friendly Encounter
No in-app purchases









