Friendship, in person
Make friends by showing up.
Real activities near you, hosted by your community. No swiping, no inboxes, just plans worth turning up to.
Free to download. Strictly platonic. Every member identity-verified.
Something for everyone
Whatever you're into, there's a plan.
- Climbing
- Run club
- Group dinners
- Trivia nights
- Yoga
- Board games
- Hiking
- Coffee meetups
- Pickleball
- Live music
- Cooking
- Coworking
How it works
Three steps to a fuller weekend.
Find something to do
Browse real activities near you, climbs, dinners, runs, game nights, or host your own.
Reserve your spot
Tap to join. The exact venue stays private until you're confirmed, so plans feel safe.
Show up and meet people
Turn up, do the thing, make friends. Chat opens with the people you actually met.
Why mello
Built for real friendship.
Plans, not profiles
Show up to real activities. No swiping, no endless messaging, just things worth doing together.
Strictly platonic
Built for friendship, never dating. Chats open only with the people you meet in person.
Everyone is verified
Every member is identity-verified, so you can relax and just turn up as yourself.
Safety by design
Private venues until you're in, women-only events, reporting and blocking, and a team that acts fast.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Is mello free?
Yes, downloading and using mello is free. Some events may carry a cost set by the host, like a class or venue fee.
Is this a dating app?
No. mello is strictly platonic, built for friendship. Chats open only with the people you meet at events.
How do you keep it safe?
Every member is identity-verified, exact venues stay private until you're confirmed, and you can report or block anyone. We review reports quickly.
Do I have to host?
Not at all. Join what others are hosting, or host your own whenever you're ready.
Your next friends are already out there.
Download mello and find something to do this week.
Download on theApp Store