The Friendship App

Real Friendships.
Shared Interests.
Actual Plans.

Bonded connects you with people who love what you love. Join circles, attend events, and build friendships that happen in real life — not just on screens.

70+ Interests
14 Event Categories
Free to Start
Features

Everything you need to
build real friendships

From finding people who share your passions to hosting events that bring your community together.

Bond

Find and connect with nearby people who share your interests. Send bond requests, build friendships, and grow your circle.

Circles

Join community groups built around your passions. From foodies to hikers, find your people in interest-based circles.

Events

Discover local meetups, virtual hangouts, and hosted experiences. Free or paid — there's always something happening near you.

Chat

Real-time messaging with your bonds. Share text, photos, videos, and voice messages. Typing indicators and read receipts included.

E-Tickets

Book events and get instant e-tickets with QR codes. Seamless check-in, immutable event details, and booking history all in one place.

Marketplace

Discover products curated for your interests. Find gear, accessories, and recommendations from trusted brands within your circles.

How It Works

Three steps to real friendships

Getting started takes less than two minutes. Here's how Bonded works.

1

Sign Up & Pick Interests

Create your profile and choose 5–10 interests from over 70 options across 8 categories.

2

Join Circles & Events

Get matched to communities and discover local events based on your interests and location.

3

Bond & Build Friendships

Connect with people, chat in real time, attend meetups, and turn shared interests into real friendships.

70+ Interests

Find your people by what you love

Choose from 8 categories and over 70 specific interests. There's a circle for every passion.

🍕

Food & Drinks

Cooking, dining, wine tasting, food trucks & more

🎵

Music

Concerts, festivals, jam sessions, vinyl collecting

🏋️

Fitness & Sports

Running, yoga, hiking, pickup games, gym buddies

🎨

Arts & Culture

Photography, painting, museums, theater, crafts

✈️

Travel & Outdoors

Backpacking, camping, road trips, nature walks

🌙

Nightlife

Bars, clubs, comedy shows, late-night hangouts

📚

Education

Book clubs, language exchange, workshops, study groups

🤝

Community

Volunteering, local causes, neighborhood events

For Hosts

Turn your passion
into income

Become a verified host and start earning by creating events and building paid circles. Get paid directly through Stripe Connect.

  • Create free and paid events with ticketing
  • Build exclusive paid circles for your community
  • Earn through Stripe Connect with fast payouts
  • Host Pro boosts your visibility 2x in discovery
  • Track earnings with a real-time wallet dashboard
Become a Verified Host
Sarah M.
Verified Host • Austin, TX
24 Events Hosted
380 Total Attendees
1.2K Circle Members
4.9 Avg Rating
Monthly Earnings
$3,240 earned
Testimonials

Real people, real friendships

See how Bonded is helping people build meaningful connections in their cities.

★★★★★
"I moved to a new city and didn't know anyone. Within a week on Bonded, I joined a hiking circle and met my now-best-friends at a local trail event. This app actually works."
JR
Jessica R.
Circle Member • Denver, CO
★★★★★
"As a host, I've organized 15+ cooking workshops through Bonded. The ticketing system is seamless, and I've earned enough to quit my side gig. Highly recommend for creators."
MT
Marcus T.
Verified Host • Austin, TX
★★★★★
"Finally, a social app that's about actually being social. I've attended board game nights, rooftop mixers, and a sunrise yoga session. Every single one was amazing."
AP
Aisha P.
Pro Member • Brooklyn, NY

Ready to Bond?

Download the app and start building real friendships today. It's free to get started.