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24 alternatives to miniDot

Make real connections by sharing stories

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. miniDot launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   SelfTact.com▲97

   Smart selfies for networking - snap, send, connect

   2023 · selftact.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Meetup for iOS and Androidfree tier▲343

   Discover groups that are all about the things you love

   2016 · meetup.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Friendly▲81

   Make friend's through nearby events

   2016 · joinfriendly.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Thyme & Tell▲68

   Make memories, not posts

   2024 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Ripple▲276

   A new professional network from the creators of Tinder

   2018 · rippleapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Monet▲185

   Draw your way to love, to friends, and to a good time.

   2020 · monet.world · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Palaround▲103

   Meet people you should be friends with.

   2016 · palaroundapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Circle▲106

   Connect with people near you

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Random Tiny Stories▲81

   Collaborative story telling on twitter

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Swirl▲71

    Share challenges to your story and tag friends!

    2020 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    GroupMeet▲72

    Swipe and match into friend groups.

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Wavechat▲142

    Record and share micro podcasts w/ your friends

    2019 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Attrct▲79

    The Story Dating App

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Balloon▲82

    Collaborate w/friends on stories. Discover & follow stories.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Present 2.0▲85

    Do things with people nearby

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Dot Go▲62

    Connect with things around you

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    friendsUp▲66

    Tinder for friendships among women

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    App▲78

    Connect with others

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Picturray▲63

    Share your stories. Create them together. Enjoy the world.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Let's Connect▲122

    A super easy way to connect with people

    2019 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    LINK▲68

    Make new friends with your old friends

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Lets Connect▲70

    Discover your vibe

    2022 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    BuddyList▲71

    It's like Tinder, but for professional connections in tech.

    2020 · buddylist.me · its alternatives →

24. 24
    NearestBuzz▲83

    Connect to the buzz near you, anonymously!

    2017 · 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 →