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24 alternatives to playdope

Break the ice with familiar strangers around you (NY)

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. playdope launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Plane▲227

   The social icebreaker. Connect with new people in new places

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Sprawl▲72

   Compete with your friends while skiing and snowboarding

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Yoop▲97

   A music-making toy for friends

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Friendly▲81

   Make friend's through nearby events

   2016 · joinfriendly.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Bark'N'Borrow▲81

   Online matchmaking, but to borrow a dog

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Weotta▲93

   Innovative Way to go chill out with friends

   2014 · weotta.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Zombie Catchers▲64

   Adult Swim in an iOS game

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Juggle▲87

   Fun and easy way to plan get-togethers with friends

   2015 · getjuggle.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Playlistful▲87

   Collaborative playlists for parties!

   2014 · playlistful.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Airdrop Cards▲128

    Airdrop fun with strangers

    2017 · airdropcards.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    BAM▲62

    Poke, tickle, kiss and sniff your friends

    2016 · bamapp.co.uk · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Tilde Club▲108

    Not a social network

    2014 · tilde.club · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Grouper 3.0▲129

    Meet awesome people with your friends

    2014 · rays-wheels.net · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Yo Hodor▲111

    A fun app for you to Hodor your friends!

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Wiith▲98

    Create an event and hang out with a stranger nearby

    2015 · wiithapp.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Poppem▲60

    Pop 'em all before the grumpy Bombem explodes!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Sportsfriends▲71

    Local multiplayer games for living rooms (and backyards)

    2015 · gutefabrik.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Wingder▲106

    Meet fun people nearby in pairs

    2015 · wingder.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Derp▲123

    Play sounds on your friends' phones

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Stomps▲69

    An adventure game to get kids moving. (Indiegogo)

    2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Playy▲75

    Music discovery through video

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    PlayWith▲72

    Connect around sports and games

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Neighbor▲100

    A Social Network For Parents

    2017 · callneighbor.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    MyCuteFriend▲86

    Where every guy comes recommended (Lulu meets Tinder)

    2014 · 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 →