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Meetup
Meetup LLC · Free · Social Networking · 4.7 (272,660 ratings)
What it does
Find a group for the thing you want to try, and people to try it with. From 5 apps for a year of trying new things.
The developer describes it as: “Pursue your interests with people who share them, both online and in person.”
Alternatives to Meetup
The closest alternatives to Meetup are AllTrails, BucketPal, ClassPass and Simply Piano — 4 apps from the list Meetup appears on, “5 apps for a year of trying new things”, each answering the same moment a different way.
AllTrailsFind a trail by location and skill level, with turn-by-turn navigation.
BucketPalGoals across 10 areas of life, so you can spot the ones you've neglected.
ClassPassTry cycling, boxing, yoga and more at studios near you, class by class.
Simply PianoLearn piano from zero with songs you know, on any piano or keyboard.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meetup | Free | 4.7 (272,660) | Social Networking |
| AllTrails | Free | 4.9 (1,040,974) | Health & Fitness |
| BucketPal | Free | 4.9 (16) | Lifestyle |
| ClassPass | Free | 4.8 (198,603) | Health & Fitness |
| Simply Piano | Free | 4.7 (854,733) | Education |
Meetup and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
Meetup is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.7 out of 5 from 272,660 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “Meetup: Social Events & Groups”.
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