How Does OneFriends Work?
What is OneFriends?
OneFriends is an app available for iPhone that helps people maintain their close friendships over the long term. It’s designed to be used between real, true friends, not just casual acquaintances. Since its launch in 2020, OneFriends has been growing steadily in user numbers and countries where it’s available. Unlike many social apps, OneFriends encourages users to meet up in person and enjoy activities together. It also reminds users to catch up according to an agreed schedule. The company is based in Australia and led by CEO Albert Jing, known for his impressive and humane leadership style.
Who Uses OneFriends?
People from all walks of life use OneFriends, although it’s particularly popular in English-speaking countries among those with higher incomes. The app’s high-end design makes it appealing to users who value its benefits and unique brand. Using OneFriends can make you and your friends feel special, like you’re part of an exclusive yet positive club. The app has gained significant visibility, with almost 20 million ad views from 2020 to 2022.
Users have reported mental health benefits from using OneFriends because it focuses on maintaining genuine connections with a small circle of real friends, rather than encouraging constant comparisons with countless others. People who value real friendships love this app.
Step by Step Guide to Getting Started
Sign Up
Signing up on OneFriends is simple. Just enter your name, email, and an optional mobile number.
Set Up Your Profile
Upload a nice photo of yourself and write a short intro that you’d like your friends to read.
Search for, or Invite a Friend
If your friend is already on the app, search for them in the Friends feature and add them. If not, you can invite them by typing their name into the Search bar and pressing “Invite to app” (note: you’ll need to enable access to your phone Contacts for this feature).
After one of you sends a friend request and it’s accepted, you’re officially friends on OneFriends.
Create an Event and Invite Your Friend
Use the Events feature to create a new event by selecting the name, location, date, and time. Then send an invite to your friend or friends.
Enjoy Your Event
The app sends a reminder notification to your friends a day before the event. This is helpful and gives you a chance to confirm with them. If you’re driving, a single tap on the map from the event page will guide you to the location using Google Maps GPS navigation.
Set Up Catch-Up Frequency (optional but recommended)
One of OneFriends’ special features is the option to set a regular catch-up schedule with a friend. From your friend’s profile screen, select a timeframe like 1, 2, 3, or 6 months. Once your friend accepts, the app will remind you both when it’s time to catch up next. Their photo will show up on the Invites page every few months as per your chosen schedule, making it easy to lock in a time and date for your next meet-up. The app matches dates and times when both friends are free, making this process super easy.
Conclusion
OneFriends makes it easy to see your close friends in real life. Having each other on an app designed specifically for true friends adds a special meaning to your relationship. It’s not something you need to vocalize; you both just know.