# Sidekick (Friends & Adventure)

> Real Friends. Real Adventures.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463155701](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463155701)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6463155701`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Robert Illig
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (21 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.37
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-28
- **First published:** 2023-11-16
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sidekick-friends-adventure/id6463155701)
- **Website:** [https://sidekick.online](https://sidekick.online/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sidekickapp.online/privacy/](https://sidekickapp.online/privacy/)

## Description

Making friends as an adult is hard. It shouldn't be.

Sidekick connects you with nearby people who share your actual interests — not just "sports" or "music," but Krav Maga, string quartets, vintage vinyl, or competitive trivia. Tell us what you love, and we'll show you who else loves it too.

WHAT MAKES SIDEKICK DIFFERENT

• Friendships, not followers. Sidekick is strictly platonic. No dating. No swiping. Just real people looking for real friends.

• No toxic feed. No likes, no comments, no follower counts, no ads, no paid content, and no AI-generated posts. Your feed shows only updates from friends and groups you join — nothing else.

• Go deep. Choose from 2,500+ interests across 10 categories. Add personal details like ability level, personality type, and when you like to do things. Our matching goes deeper than any other friendship app.

• Kickits. Post an anonymous open invitation — "Let's go kayaking!" — and see who shows up. It's the easiest way to try something new without the social pressure of going first.

• You're in control. Go public or go private. Filter by age, location, interests, and more. It's your experience.

SAFE AND PRIVATE

Safety is the default, not the upgrade. Bank-grade identity verification through Veriff. Human content moderation. Zero tolerance for bad behavior. No aliases. No bots. Every person is exactly who they say they are.

100% FREE

No hidden fees. No premium tier. No paywall. Create your profile, find friends, join communities, create events — everything is free.

Share an adventure. Make a friend.

## Rankings

- #244,166 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are highly positive about Sidekick: it’s easy to sign up and use, focuses on making friends rather than dating, and helps you find nearby people with shared interests. Users like the group and event features for meetups and describe the app as friendly and well-made in beta. A few note minor beta-stage issues, but there’s strong optimism about growth as the user base expands.

### Pros

- Easy onboarding and simple, intuitive use.
- Friendship-focused, not dating.
- Helps find nearby people with shared interests for meetups.
- Group creation and events features enable planning.
- Positive beta feel—well-made, cute, and promising for growth.

### Cons

- Beta status causes minor issues and room for improvement.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463155701)