Screenshots
Description
Been using Meetup for about 6 months now, and it’s basically like a social network for actually meeting people IRL. You browse through different groups based on what you’re into – could be hiking, tech meetups, book clubs, whatever – and join events that sound fun. Pretty straightforward stuff, and it’s nice to see what’s happening in your area.
The main thing you do is browse through events and groups. You can filter by category, distance, and whether it’s online or in-person (yeah, they’ve got both now). There’s a decent chat feature to talk with group members, and you can even start your own group if you’re feeling ambitious. The calendar integration’s pretty handy too – saves you from double-booking yourself.
Look, if you’ve just moved to a new city or just want to meet people who share your interests, this is probably worth checking out. It’s not perfect – some groups are kind of dead and you might hit a few duds before finding the right ones. But honestly? It’s way better than trying to make friends through random Facebook groups or whatever. Just don’t expect every meetup to be amazing, and you’ll probably have a good time.
Editor Opinion
So here's my take after testing a bunch of social apps - Meetup's kind of in its own league because it actually gets people to meet in real life. I've tried Facebook Groups and NextDoor for local stuff, but they're not really built for this. The thing I really like about Meetup is that people are actually there to, you know, meet up. And not just scroll and chat.
But I've got some gripes too. The app can be a bit clunky sometimes, and the search could definitely use some work. And not gonna lie, some areas just don't have enough active groups to make it worth your while. Plus, if you're trying to start your own group, they charge you for it - which feels kind of weird when other platforms let you do it for free.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Super easy to find people who share your weird hobbies
- Most folks are actually serious about meeting up
- Good mix of online and in-person events
- Pretty active community in bigger cities
Cons
- Interface feels dated and kinda clunky sometimes
- Lots of inactive groups cluttering up the search
- Gotta pay to create your own group
- Can be pretty dead in smaller towns
Specifications
| Updated | 09.10.2025 |
| Category | Social |
| Age Rating | Teen |
| Developer | Meetup |
| Android | Android 7.0++ |
| Package Name |
com.meetup |
Ratings
User Reviews
Constant nagging notifications & emails!! I keep turning more and more things off, unsubscribing to newsletters I didn't sign up for, and it still bugs me. "Discounts" offered constantly and...
The app became very bad after recent updates. I cannot see who is going on a meetup with me. I cannot see the events I registered for on a different...
It's a great app and I love the ability to meet new people with similar interests. I'm giving it a one star to draw attention to a problem I've been...
Rate this app
Help others by rating key aspects of this app
App Permissions
This app requires 18 permissions to function properly:
Frequently Asked Questions
Similar Apps
Backbone — Next-Level Play
Connected Investors
Yoki-Real Chat&Party
MeetMe: Chat & Meet New People
Olamet – Video Chat Online
Spider: Meet ,Chat & Date
buz – voice connects
Truth Social
Vava.live – Go video chat
Desire – Local Spark Dating
