REAL

Let's be honest.

Social media is broken. You know it. We know it.

You're scrolling for hours but feeling more lonely
Everyone's performing, nobody's being real
Your DMs are full of creeps or dead conversations
You're tired of comparing your life to everyone's highlight reel
Making genuine friends as an adult feels impossible
Dating apps are exhausting and shallow
You miss what the internet used to feel like

What if there was a different way?

REAL is the first social app that wants you to leave.

How it works

Step 1

Tell us who you really are

Not your Instagram bio. Not your job title. We ask you real questions: What are you struggling with? What makes you feel alive? What do you need right now?

No photos. No public profile. Just you.

Step 2

Meet your Pod (5-6 people)

Our AI matches you with people who get it. People going through similar things. People with compatible values. People you might actually become friends with.

You get a private space together. No public feed. No likes. No followers.

Step 3

30 days to build real trust

Your Pod commits to 30 days together. Daily prompts help you open up gradually. Share voice notes. Be vulnerable. Actually talk about real shit.

By week 3, you decide: meet IRL or stay online friends. By week 4, you exchange real contact info.

Step 4

Graduate and leave

Found your people? Amazing. Now take those friendships into the real world. Keep hanging out. Text each other. Actually be friends.

The app celebrates when you leave. That's the whole point.

Every other app wants you addicted.
We want you to have friends.

Every Other App

Wants you scrolling forever
Optimizes for engagement
Treats you like a product
Measures success by time spent
Feeds you content to keep you hooked
Harvests your data for ads
Makes you perform for likes

Wants you to find friends and leave
Optimizes for your wellbeing
Treats you like a human
Measures success by friendships formed
Facilitates real connection
Minimal data, no ads ever
Lets you be yourself

Questions

Is this a dating app?

No. If you're looking to date, you'll be rejected. This is for making genuine friends. Dating apps already exist—and they're exhausting.

What if my Pod sucks?

You can join up to 3 Pods before we ask you to take a break. We learn from each match to find better fits. Not every Pod will click—and that's okay.

Is this safe? How do you handle creeps?

Video verification + human screening. Zero tolerance policy. Women-only Pods available. Every Pod has a volunteer guide. If someone makes you uncomfortable, they're gone—permanently.

What happens to my data?

We collect the minimum needed to match you well. No selling data. No ads. Ever. After you graduate, you can delete everything.

How much does it cost?

Free to start. If we help you find real friends and you want to support the mission, it's $10/month. But only if you want to.

Why should I trust you?

Good question. We're building this because we're tired of the bullshit too. We're measuring success by how many people DON'T need us anymore. That's fundamentally different from every other platform. Give us a shot—or don't. We get it.