Groups with friends or solo
Create a group with your friends, start solo and grow, or join an existing group. Each group has its own profile, photos, vibe and members.
Now in beta
Meet people the way you would in real life. In groups, not in DMs.
GroupUp is a social app for real-life plans. Create a group with your friends, discover groups nearby, match with others, and turn an idea into a real meetup in minutes.
- TestFlight available now
- iOS
- Closed beta invites on request
- Android
- Match and meet together
- Groups
GroupUp Live
Nearby groups
Friday Coffee Crew
3 members · 1.2 km · Coffee
Sunset Hikers
5 members · 3.4 km · Outdoor
City Explorers
4 members · 0.8 km · Going out
Board Game Night
6 members · 2.1 km · Indoor
Live in beta
What you can already do today
GroupUp is not a teaser anymore. These features are shipped in the current build that beta testers use every day.
Group-to-group matching
Swipe through groups that fit your radius, interests and vibe. When both groups like each other, a shared group chat opens automatically.
Events you can actually plan
Create activities with date, location and attendee limits. Other groups or solo users can join or request to come along.
Map & discover nearby
See active groups, people and events around you on a live map. Tap to open details, members, and the next available action.
Group, match and event chats
Once you match or join an event, the chat is right there. Share photos, agree on a meeting point, and keep group and event context together.
Real profiles, not just a name
Multi-photo profiles with interests, languages, and a short bio. We require at least three real photos and moderate uploads so groups know who they are meeting.
Friends after the meetup
Add people you actually met as friends. Invite them into new groups or to events later, so good connections do not get lost.
Smart push notifications
We push you only when it matters. Open a chat and pushes for that thread go silent, so the app does not spam you.
Features
Group-to-group matching
Swipe through groups that fit your radius, interests and vibe. When both groups like each other, a shared group chat opens automatically.
- Map & discover nearby
- Events you can actually plan
- Group, match and event chats
- Friends after the meetup
GroupUp Live
Nearby groups
Friday Coffee Crew
3 members · 1.2 km · Coffee
Sunset Hikers
5 members · 3.4 km · Outdoor
City Explorers
4 members · 0.8 km · Going out
Board Game Night
6 members · 2.1 km · Indoor
How it works
From idea to meetup in 3 steps
Whether you just moved to a new city or want to bring your friends together more often, GroupUp is built to make plans happen.
- 1
Create or join a group
Set up your group with your friends or join an existing one near you.
- 2
Set vibe, radius and status
Choose what you are up for: coffee, going out, exploring, anything in between.
- 3
Match, chat, meet
Match with other groups, plan the details in chat and meet for real.
Safety & control
Safer than yet another DM app
Meeting strangers should still feel safe. We build GroupUp around group context, moderation and clear consent.
Group context, not blind matches
You always see who else is in the group before saying yes. No anonymous one-on-ones in the dark.
Requests, not pressure
Groups review join requests and event invites. Anyone can decline at any time.
Moderated profiles
Profile photos go through automated and human moderation. Unsuitable uploads get removed.
Report and block
Report users, groups or messages in one tap. Our admin team reviews and acts.
Why join now
You are not late – you are early.
The mobile beta is live and small. That means your feedback genuinely shapes the product.
iOS via TestFlight
Install from TestFlight, get every new build automatically.
Android closed beta
Send us the Gmail you use on your phone and we add you to the Play closed track.
Direct line to the team
Reply to any of our emails. We read everything and ship fixes weekly.
Beta access
Get on the GroupUp beta
Tell us a bit about you and we will set you up.
- iOS via TestFlight
- Android closed beta
- Direct line to the team
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the beta?
You get access to all current features: groups, matching, events, map discovery, chat, friends and profiles. We are actively improving the app based on your feedback.
Do I need friends to start?
No. You can join existing groups solo, or start your own group and grow it on GroupUp. Many testers start solo and end up running a group within a week.
Where are you live?
GroupUp is location-based and works anywhere, but it is most useful in cities where multiple groups are active. We are focusing on Germany first.
How do you handle my data?
We only use your data to run GroupUp. See our Privacy Policy for the details. You can delete your account at any time in the app.