# BeFriend - Make new friends

> Chat to new people & Meet IRL

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537012560](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537012560)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1537012560`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ORBITECH PTE. LTD.
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (36,648 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2020-11-09
- **Size:** 157 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/befriend-make-new-friends/id1537012560)
- **Website:** [https://befriend.cc/](https://befriend.cc/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://befriend.cc/privacy-policy/](https://befriend.cc/privacy-policy/)

## Description

BeFriend, formerly Swipr, is a teen-focused social app designed to help you form genuine friendships. It features Find Friends Nearby, Chat & Video Call, HMU (Hit Me Up), and the ability to join Interest Communities and connect your socials. The app is free, safe, and inclusive, built around real connections rather than dating.

BeFriend distinguishes itself from dating apps by prioritizing safety and community. Discover nearby peers, spark conversations, share interests, and grow your network in a supportive space where teens can connect, explore hobbies, and build lasting friendships.

## Rankings

- #7,921 — Overall
- #2 — friend
- #22 — social
- #56 — chat
- #70 — replace

## Review summary

Users say BeFriend can help people meet new friends and suits introverts, with some calling it unique. But major issues overshadow the positives: bots, scammers, and adult content; intrusive ads; performance problems like lag, crashes, and battery drain; safety concerns due to unverified users and presence of minors with blocked users reappearing; and poor customer support with refund issues. Some report login problems and the removal of nearby-location features. Overall, the app's potential is offset by reliability, safety, and moderation concerns.

### Pros

- Helps meet new people / make friends
- Useful for introverts / easier to connect with others
- Unique app concept / one-of-a-kind feel

### Cons

- Bots, scammers, and adult content with weak moderation
- Intrusive ads that disrupt the app experience
- Lag, crashes, and battery drain due to performance issues
- Safety concerns from unverified users and minors, with blocked users reappearing
- Poor customer support and refund/account dispute issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1537012560)