222 strips away everything annoying about social apps — no profiles, no DMs, no swiping, no scrolling. Instead, you take a deep personality quiz, and the app invites you to curated group experiences at venues around your city with people it thinks you'll click with. Think dinner at a cool restaurant followed by drinks at a speakeasy, but with strangers who were hand-picked to match your vibe. It's less of an app and more of a concierge for your social life.
How it works
Download the app and complete a detailed personality quiz — it covers your interests, values, social style, and what kind of experiences you're into. 222 uses this to build a 'curation profile' that determines which events you get invited to and who you'll be grouped with. When an experience is available in your city, you'll get an invite — say yes, and you're in. On the night of, you show up to the venue and meet your group. The evening is planned for you: dinner, drinks, a venue, maybe a second stop. All you have to do is show up and be yourself.
Who it's for
People who want to meet new friends but hate the awkwardness of apps with profiles and messaging. Anyone who's bored of their usual spots and wants someone to curate a night out for them. Social butterflies and introverts alike — the group format and vetted members take the pressure off. City dwellers in their 20s and 30s who'd rather experience something together than swipe on a screen.
What works
No profiles, no DMs, no swiping — removes all the friction and awkwardness of typical social apps. Personality-based matching means you're not just thrown in with random strangers. Full evening experiences (dinner + activity) feel like a real night out, not a forced meetup. All members are vetted before being selected for events. Strong TikTok community and word-of-mouth reputation in major cities.
What doesn't
iOS only — no Android app available. Limited to a handful of US cities plus Toronto. Event costs add up on top of the free app. You can't choose who you go with — the algorithm decides.
Søren's Take
222 is one of the more interesting approaches to IRL social I've seen. By removing profiles and messaging entirely, they've eliminated the part of friendship apps that feels most like work. The personality matching and curated evenings mean you show up, meet cool people, and go somewhere fun — all without planning anything. The catch is availability: it's iOS-only and in just a few cities, so if you're not in NYC, LA, SF, or Chicago, you're out of luck for now. If you are, though, it's worth trying at least once.
