Women’s apps for finding same-sex friends are really increasing lately. These are not dating apps, but platforms specifically for genuinely making friends. I’ve tried several myself, and there are quite a few differences in safety and ease of use.

Many apps are women-only, which provides a sense of security, and some have 24-hour monitoring. There are also apps that require ID verification, which suggests that serious people looking to make friends are using them. Favomatch specializes in finding friends for supporting your favorite hobbies, and Touch is women-only with a solid monitoring system. DotoMatch is also optimized for women who want to find same-sex friends.

Apps with timeline features allow for casual interaction similar to social media, making it easier to connect than sending a direct message out of the blue. Being able to search by hobbies or on days off also makes it easier to plan meetups.

If men want to use them, there are options like Bumble’s BFF mode or apps like Tantan that let you find both opposite-sex and same-sex friends. However, women-only apps tend to feel safer. For women over 30, there are also apps tailored to specific age groups.

While free to use, some apps require payment to remove ads or have message limits. For women who want to find same-sex friends, it’s recommended to start with women-only apps that have strict identity verification. Since the atmosphere can vary greatly between apps, trying out multiple ones might be a good idea.