Verdict: The biggest brand in friend-finding, now with Groups — a real improvement. But it still leaves the hardest part, actually meeting, to you.
How it works
Since its September 2025 relaunch, BFF combines 1:1 friend matching with a Groups tab: chat rooms, hangouts and a shared calendar. The group technology came from Geneva, which Bumble bought in 2024 and shut down as a standalone app.
Price
Bumble's support pages say BFF has no premium tier.
Strengths and weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Big user base | Swipe-based matching |
| Groups make plans easier | You organise the meeting |
| Free | Parent company in heavy restructuring |
Alternatives
Timeleft if you want the evening organised for you; Meetup or a run club for recurring contact; MSocial in M for friendships built around shared plans. See every friendship app compared.
