I was thinking of trying out friend apps for free, but there are so many types that I got confused about which one to choose. Whether you want to connect with people who share your hobbies, or just want casual friends to chat with, everyone has their own purpose.

Actually, when I looked into it, I found quite a few free apps dedicated to making friends that are limited to women. Favomatch specializes in finding friends for supporting your favorite activities, and you can search based on your style of supporting your favorites, so it seems easy to find like-minded people. Touch requires a photo ID and has 24-hour monitoring, so it’s highly secure. DotMatch also has a timeline feature for casual interactions, and since you can search on holidays, it’s easier to find people with matching schedules.

Also, for men, Bumble is recommended, as you can narrow down to making friends with the BFF mode. You can find both opposite-sex and same-sex friends, and the cost is affordable. Tantan has over 300 million users worldwide, so it might also be suitable for making friends with foreigners.

For those in their 30s and 40s, Somli seems good. It offers a mode to find friends of the same age, and the search functions are also well-developed. While many apps are women-only, if you’re looking for a free friend app that both men and women can use, options like Bumble are worth considering. However, the level of safety, such as 24-hour monitoring and identity verification, varies greatly between apps, so it’s better to check that as well.

In the end, the best way for people who want to use free friend apps is to choose one that matches their age group and purpose. There are increasing numbers of apps that cater to various needs—whether you want friends for supporting your hobbies, friends of the same age, or friends of the opposite sex—so it’s worth trying them out.