Stitch
Friendship + dating for 50+.
What is Stitch?
- Made for 50+ — companionship app.
- Not just romantic — also friendship.
- Find activity partners for events.
- Local meetups + events.
- Verified user system.
- Australia-based but global.
Beyond dating
- Find walking buddies.
- Travel companions.
- Movie + concert buddies.
- Restaurant friends.
- Less pressure than romantic dating.
- Many find lasting friendships.
Verification process
- Stricter than typical apps.
- Fights scammers + fake profiles.
- Identity verification required.
- Builds trust in community.
- Higher safety than open dating apps.
- Premium-feeling verification.
Cost
- Free basic version.
- Premium $20/month.
- Premium unlocks unlimited messages.
- Premium = Verified status.
- Lower than OurTime/SilverSingles.
- 30-day free trial often.
Best for these users
- Just want friends + companions.
- Travel solo and want occasional companion.
- Recent move to new city.
- Recently divorced/widowed.
- Open to either friendship or dating.
- Less pressure than dating-only apps.
Other friendship apps
- Bumble BFF — friendship mode.
- Meetup.com — group events.
- Nextdoor — neighbors.
- Senior Planet — events.
- OLLI lifelong learning.
- Friendship matters as much as romance.
Loneliness is a health issue
Studies show loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily. For widowed or divorced seniors, finding companionship — romantic or friendly — is genuinely health-positive. Stitch's verification system makes it safer than typical apps. Try the free version first. Whether seeking dates, friends, or activity partners, you deserve community.