Friendship apps have really been increasing lately. Not for dating or marriage, but for people who purely want to make friends. It’s difficult to make new friends once you become a working adult, and apparently some people start in their 40s or 50s.

I’ve tried various apps, and there are quite a few that are women-only. Favomatch specializes in finding friends for supporting your favorite hobbies, and it’s interesting that you can connect with others who share the same interests. Touch has a 24-hour monitoring system, so it feels safe. Dote Match is also women-only, and its timeline feature allows for social interaction similar to SNS.

Bumble is originally from the US, but it has a BFF mode dedicated to making friends, which is rare for men to use. The cost is also affordable. Tantan is a global app, so there are many international users, and it’s advantageous because you can find both opposite-sex and same-sex friends.

For targeting people in their 30s and 40s, Somri seems good. It feels like a place where people looking for friends in the same age group gather. Tipsys allows women to have group chats with multiple people, so it’s suitable for those who want to make friends to hang out with in groups rather than one-on-one.

Honestly, when choosing a friendship app, it’s good to consider whether there’s 24-hour monitoring, if it’s women-only or open to men, and how comprehensive the search functions are. Also, trying it out yourself to see if there are people who match your goals is the most important. Safety is crucial, and it’s also important to check how many features are available for free. Friendship apps are attractive because they’re easy to start compared to dating apps, so it’s recommended to give them a try first.