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Best Meetup: Social Events & Groups Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Meetup: Social Events & Groups is S tier, #1 of 10 in social meetup. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

All 9 alternatives, in tier order

1. 2
   Timeleft: Make New Friends IRLS

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 8,801 ratings · score 94

   Books free-to-join group dinners, drinks, coffee and runs with strangers matched by quiz, for meeting new people in.
2. 3
   nomadtable: travel friendsS

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 20,622 ratings · score 90

   Connects solo travelers and expats with nearby people, shared activities, and future trip group chats.
3. 4
   222 - find your people.A

   Free · ★ 4.7 · 7,246 ratings · score 87

   Sends invites to nearby group social experiences and matches attendees by compatibility, with no profiles, messaging or.
4. 5
   Sweatpals: Fitness Near YouC

   Free · ★ 4.9 · 5,561 ratings · score 69

   Find and host fitness and wellness classes, events and retreats near you, with chat and ticketing for hosts and pals.
5. 6
   Clockout - Network SociallyC

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 7,969 ratings · score 69

   Social networking app that lists local clubs, mixers, and galas where professionals can meet others in their area.
6. 7
   Plots - Host & Find EventsC

   Free · ★ 4.8 · 3,511 ratings · score 68

   Social app for discovering local in-person events, viewing guest lists, RSVPing and inviting friends.
7. 8
   TABLER - Join Tables & EventsC

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 1,847 ratings · score 66

   IOS app to share booked club or private event tables, invite others to join, and split table costs.
8. 9
   Plura: Meet Partners & FriendsC

   Free download · ★ 4.6 · 2,007 ratings · score 66

   Social app where queer and alternative people meet at local events, then match and make plans.
9. 10
   Couchsurfing: Stay, Meet, HostC

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 9,427 ratings · score 65

   App for finding places to stay with local hosts, meeting travelers and joining local events.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to Meetup: Social Events & Groups on iPhone?

Timeleft: Make New Friends IRL, S tier, #2 in social meetup.

Is there a free alternative to Meetup: Social Events & Groups?

Yes: Timeleft: Make New Friends IRL (S tier, #2) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above Meetup: Social Events & Groups?

No. Meetup: Social Events & Groups is #1 in social meetup.

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