Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL

User Experience Report

Week of April 9th, 2025

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Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL

Top Insights This Week

Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL's key feedback

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Paywall Frustration

A significant number of users, approximately 30%, express frustration over essential features being locked behind a paywall, such as seeing who liked their profile or sending messages, which they feel defeats the purpose of a friendship app. This monetization strategy is seen as a barrier to forming connections.

I downloaded this app hoping to connect with great friends, but I quickly realized that my ability to interact was limited without a paid membership.

2

Login Issues

Around 20% of users report difficulties with logging in or creating an account due to verification code issues or the app freezing during the login process, preventing them from accessing the app entirely.

I’d like to use this app but I can’t even log in; it just keeps loading and never progresses past the login screen.

3

Gender Matching Limitations

Approximately 15% of users are dissatisfied with the app's restriction to only match with the same gender, which they feel limits their ability to form diverse friendships and does not align with their social preferences.

This app could be amazing, but only being able to view people of the same gender kills the whole concept.

4

Technical Glitches

About 10% of users experience technical glitches such as the app freezing, auto-swiping, or not loading properly, which disrupts their user experience and leads to frustration.

Every time I try to upload photos, the app just freezes and I can't get past that screen.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Meetup
Meetup is praised for its ability to connect people with similar interests and facilitate social interactions. Users appreciate the app's user-friendly interface and the variety of groups and events available. However, some users express frustration with technical issues and the cost of organizing events.

#2 RUNNER UP

Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL
Bumble For Friends receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating its concept and design for making new friends. However, many users are frustrated by the paywall that limits interaction and the app's technical issues, such as verification problems and limited gender options for matching.

#3 Straggler

Tinder
Tinder is criticized for its paywall and prevalence of fake profiles, which frustrates users seeking genuine connections. While some users find success, many are dissatisfied with the app's focus on monetization and the lack of transparency in its operations.
Competitors Analysis
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Meetup
#1 Users Choice
Meetup is praised for its ability to connect people with similar interests and facilitate social interactions. Users appreciate the app's user-friendly interface and the variety of groups and events available. However, some users express frustration with technical issues and the cost of organizing events.
Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL
#2 Runner-up
Bumble For Friends receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating its concept and design for making new friends. However, many users are frustrated by the paywall that limits interaction and the app's technical issues, such as verification problems and limited gender options for matching.
Tinder
#3 Straggler
Tinder is criticized for its paywall and prevalence of fake profiles, which frustrates users seeking genuine connections. While some users find success, many are dissatisfied with the app's focus on monetization and the lack of transparency in its operations.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Gender Restriction
Users are frustrated with the app's limitation to only match with the same gender, which they find restrictive and counterproductive to forming diverse friendships. This limitation is seen as a narrow-minded implementation that detracts from the app's potential.
I can only see same-gender friendships, which limits my ability to make diverse connections.
Verification Issues
Many users are unable to create or access their accounts due to verification code issues, leading to a frustrating user experience. This technical barrier prevents potential users from even starting to use the app.
I can't create an account because I never receive the verification code.
Loading Screen Glitch
Users experience persistent loading screen issues that prevent them from accessing the app, leading to repeated attempts to reinstall without success. This technical glitch significantly hinders user engagement and retention.
I'm stuck on the loading screen and can't access my account despite reinstalling the app.
Paywall Frustration
The app's core functionalities, such as seeing who liked your profile, are locked behind a paywall, which users find unreasonable for a friendship app. This monetization strategy is perceived as a barrier to forming connections.
I have to pay to see who liked my profile, which is frustrating for a friendship app.
Photo Upload Freeze
Users encounter freezing issues when attempting to upload photos, preventing them from completing their profiles and using the app. This technical issue disrupts the onboarding process and user experience.
The app freezes every time I try to upload photos, so I can't use it.
Political Bias
The app's limited political options are perceived as biased, alienating users with different political views. This lack of inclusivity in profile options detracts from the app's community-focused mission.
The app only offers left-leaning political options, which feels exclusionary.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Gender Restriction
Users are frustrated with the app's limitation to only match with the same gender, which they find restrictive and counterproductive to forming diverse friendships. This limitation is seen as a narrow-minded implementation that detracts from the app's potential.
Verification Issues
Many users are unable to create or access their accounts due to verification code issues, leading to a frustrating user experience. This technical barrier prevents potential users from even starting to use the app.
Loading Screen Glitch
Users experience persistent loading screen issues that prevent them from accessing the app, leading to repeated attempts to reinstall without success. This technical glitch significantly hinders user engagement and retention.
Paywall Frustration
The app's core functionalities, such as seeing who liked your profile, are locked behind a paywall, which users find unreasonable for a friendship app. This monetization strategy is perceived as a barrier to forming connections.
Photo Upload Freeze
Users encounter freezing issues when attempting to upload photos, preventing them from completing their profiles and using the app. This technical issue disrupts the onboarding process and user experience.
Political Bias
The app's limited political options are perceived as biased, alienating users with different political views. This lack of inclusivity in profile options detracts from the app's community-focused mission.

Quotes of the week

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I used this app on and off for about a year now and recently I’ve discovered that my profile is either not getting seen by others or something weird is going on. I waited weeks and weeks to get matched with others and nothing. Nobody liked my profile and when I would swipe right on others, no matches. Weeks of literally nothing.
ashleekiana
Week of April 9th, 2025
I downloaded this app hoping to connect with great friends, but I quickly realized that my ability to interact was limited. Since I don’t have a paid membership, I can’t see who liked my profile or reach out to them, which I find frustrating. Additionally, I wasn’t able to connect with many people in my area because the app isn’t widely used where I’m located.
kass4faith🌷
Week of April 9th, 2025
This app could be amazing…but only being able to view people of the same gender kills the whole concept. Not everyone wants friends of the same gender. Great concept and layout, really narrow minded implementation.
JohnAla25
Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
I used this app on and off for about a year now and recently I’ve discovered that my profile is either not getting seen by others or something weird is going on. I waited weeks and weeks to get matched with others and nothing. Nobody liked my profile and when I would swipe right on others, no matches. Weeks of literally nothing.
Candice Wu
App Store
I downloaded this app hoping to connect with great friends, but I quickly realized that my ability to interact was limited. Since I don’t have a paid membership, I can’t see who liked my profile or reach out to them, which I find frustrating. Additionally, I wasn’t able to connect with many people in my area because the app isn’t widely used where I’m located.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
This app could be amazing…but only being able to view people of the same gender kills the whole concept. Not everyone wants friends of the same gender. Great concept and layout, really narrow minded implementation.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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