Meet new
people in
group chats

ChatFindr is a free iPhone and iPad app for meeting new people through local, interest-based group chats. You browse group chats near you around things like fitness, coffee, music, sports and the outdoors, get to know people in the group first, then send friend requests and keep talking one-on-one when you connect.

Yes. ChatFindr is free to download and use for basic features like discovering group chats, joining a limited number, and managing friends. Premium features such as unlimited chats, private messaging, and full access to Nearby require a subscription.

ChatFindr Pro is $14.99 per month or $39.99 per year in the U.S., billed through your Apple ID. Pro unlocks full Nearby access, private messaging, profile views, and filters for distance, age, gender, relationship status, main interest and Discover location.

ChatFindr is built for meeting new people and making friends, not swiping. Conversations start in group chats around shared interests, and private messages are limited to friends. Some connections stay friendships and some become something more; ChatFindr leaves room for both and lets them develop naturally.

ChatFindr is for adults 18 and older and is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad (current version 1.3.2). The people and group chats you see depend on your location.

The Nearby tab shows people close to your location, with shared interests, mutual friends and distance. Free members see a preview; ChatFindr Pro unlocks full Nearby access and filters for distance, age, gender, relationship status and main interest. You can hide your own profile from Nearby at any time in your privacy settings.

Use the Discover tab to browse available chats in your area. If you don't see one that fits, you can create one and start the first local group around that interest.

Join a few group chats that match your interests, jump around until you find a good fit, and then participate in the conversation. Send out friend requests to people you vibe with; once you're friends, you can continue through private messaging and make plans offline.

You can switch your privacy settings for Nearby if you don't want your profile shown publicly. Private messaging is limited to friends only. Users and chats can be reported directly in the app for inappropriate or offensive content/behavior.