Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Gel

Connect with friends across social networks in a few taps

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Gel launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Tapglue Elements▲156

   Turn your app into a social network with one line of code

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   App▲78

   Connect with others

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Friendly▲81

   Make friend's through nearby events

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   hello▲157

   Connect with people who share your interests

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Connect▲73

   Map Your Friends

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Gum▲123

   The social network of things

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Tapstack▲101

   One-tap moment-sharing

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Chill▲108

   Tell your friends where you are with a tap (and emojis)

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Connect by Twitter▲103

   A better way to connect with people

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    TicTalking▲74

    Connecting interesting people everywhere

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Initial▲76

    Get things done with friends

    2019 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Down▲97

    The easiest way to get together with friends

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Bond▲338

    A simple app that reminds you to keep in touch with people

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Point for iOS▲243

    Send and discuss links with friends, now on your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Babble▲92

    A more personalized social network

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Vicinity▲73

    Connect with people around you

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Squad▲142

    Tinder for groups of friends

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Chalk▲130

    Spontaneous group chat

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Beacon▲204

    Signal your availability and hang with friends

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Gather▲84

    Meet new people around you and tap to start chatting!

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    OrbiChat▲68

    Snap and chat. Meet new friends.

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Public▲205

    Group chats. Great conversations. 💬

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    SpareMin▲96

    Making conversations possible again

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →