Apps like Meetup, Grindr, Feeld, Lex and HER: which one fits?
Updated October 9, 2026
There is no single perfect app. Each one is built for something different. Here is what each popular app is mainly for, in their own words, so you can pick the right one, or use a couple together.
The apps, side by side
Meetup
Built around groups and events for any interest: meeting new people, learning things, hiking, careers, creative projects. Great when you want structured events with strangers who share a hobby.
Grindr
Calls itself the world's largest social networking app for LGBTQ people. Best known as a location-based app used by gay, bi, trans and queer men to meet people nearby.
Feeld
A dating app for open-minded singles, couples and curious adults exploring relationships on their own terms, with paired couple profiles. It says it has a community of over 14 million people.
Lex
A queer social app launched in 2019 with a text-first post feed rather than photo-first profiles, used for queer friends, dates, groups and events.
HER
Launched in 2015 as a dating and community app for lesbian, bi and queer women, nonbinary and trans people.
Where Let's Have Fun Together fits
Let's Have Fun Together is a free 18+ social app for everyone (LGBTQ+, straight, singles and couples) that puts friends, groups, nightlife and dating in one place:
- See who's nearby and open to meeting, with only a rough distance.
- Find what's open tonight by ZIP code: bars, clubs, drag shows, live music, late-night food, and guest lists.
- Join or start groups by city and interest, with group chat, video calls and going live.
- Post photos, videos and 24-hour Status updates.
- Plan a real meetup with a time and place, with check-in timers and trusted contacts.
- ID and live-selfie verification for everyone at launch.
Quick picks
- Want hobby events with strangers? Meetup.
- Gay, bi or queer man looking for people nearby? Grindr is the big one.
- Open relationship or exploring as a couple? Feeld.
- Queer and want text-first community? Lex. Sapphic dating? HER.
- Want friends, a crew to go out with tonight, groups and dating in one 18+ app? That's what we're building.
App descriptions are summarized from each app's own website and app store listing, checked on October 9, 2026. Features change, so check each app's site. App names are trademarks of their owners; we are not affiliated with them.
Questions
What is a good alternative to Meetup?
If you want events plus people nearby and nightlife in one place, Let's Have Fun Together combines groups, meetups and what's open tonight. Meetup is still great for structured hobby events.
Is there an app like Grindr for everyone, not just men?
Let's Have Fun Together is open to all adults 18+: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, queer and straight people, singles and couples. Lex and HER are also popular with queer women and nonbinary people.
Is there an app like Feeld for couples to make friends?
Let's Have Fun Together lets couples meet other couples, join groups and plan double dates and nights out. See our couples guide.
Is Let's Have Fun Together free?
Yes. Reserving your username and joining are free. Some extras, like subscribing to a creator, are optional.