1Find or post
Find a plan, or post your own
Swipe, scroll or use the map to see what's on nearby. Can't find it? Post it in under a minute.
How it works
Meet people near you over real plans
Bunchups starts with something you both want to do. Find a plan nearby or post your own, the planner says yes, a group chat opens, and you meet up. Usually one-on-one or a small group.
How it works
Three steps from hello to meet-up
No endless chatting with strangers. Every conversation starts with something you both want to do.
2Ask to join
Ask to join. The planner says yes
Planners see who's asking and choose who comes, so every group is small and wanted.
3Meet up
Chat, lock it in, meet up
A group chat opens for everyone going. Agree on the details, lock in the time, then go and do the thing.
1Post
Add the what, where and when
Pick the activity, a time and a suburb, and how many spots you want to fill. It takes under a minute.
2Choose
Choose who joins
People ask to join. You see who's asking and say yes to the people you'd like to meet.
3Meet up
Meet up and enjoy it
A group chat opens for everyone going. Lock in the time, then go and do the thing.
The difference
Plans, not profiles
Most apps start with people and hope a plan follows. We start with the plan. It's easier to say yes to padel on Saturday than to a stranger's profile.
| Question | Swiping on profiles | Big event sites |  Bunchups |
|---|---|---|---|
| You start with | Photos and bios | A listing for a crowd | Something you actually want to do |
| How many people | One chat at a time | Often dozens | One-on-one or a small group |
| Who comes | Whoever matches | Whoever signs up first | The planner says yes to each person |
| What happens next | Chatting that fizzles | Turn up and hope you click | A group chat, a locked-in time, a meet-up |
| After | Back to swiping | Wait for the next one | Do it again with the same people |
On the day
Built so the plan actually happens
You see who is going before you turn up. If someone drops out, Bunchups finds the next person for their spot.
Who's going
See the first names and verified photos of everyone going before you turn up.
Find a replacement
Someone can't make it? Bunchups quietly finds the next person for their spot, so the plan still happens.
Ask to be next
Plan full? Join the line. If a spot opens, you're told first, in order.
Bring a mate
Nervous going alone? Ask for two spots and bring a friend along.
After the meet-up
One good meet-up leads to the next
Tell us how it went, thank the people who made it, and do it again with the same group.
Share the moment
Turn your photo from the day into a card for your story, with first names only.
Kind words, not ratings
Say what people were like. Nice words show on profiles once a few people say them. Star ratings stay private.
Who it's for
Made for anyone who'd rather be out doing something
New in town
Don't know anyone nearby yet? See what's on around you and pick the plans that suit your vibe and your week.
Quieter types
Not into big crowds? Most plans are one-on-one or a handful of people, with the vibe set before you go.
After a hobby buddy
Need a tennis partner, a running mate or a board game crew? Post the plan and the right people ask to join.
Wanting more connection
Getting out, doing something you enjoy and having a good chat helps. If things feel really hard, Lifeline is there on 13 11 14.
FAQs
Good to know
Is Bunchups free?
Yes. Posting a plan, asking to join and chatting are free.
Is it a dating app?
No. Bunchups is for making friends and doing things together. Every plan is about an activity, and it's one-on-one or a small group.
How big are the groups?
The planner sets the number of spots, from just one other person to a small group. Plans with spots left show how many are open.
Who can see where we're meeting?
Planners can keep the exact spot private until someone's going. Everyone else sees the suburb only.
How do I know people are real?
Before anyone posts or joins a plan, they add a profile photo and take a selfie check. You'll see a verified mark next to their name.
What do you feel like doing this week?
Someone nearby is probably keen too.