AI-matched group experiences that actually get you out of the house.
Better Off is an AI-powered social marketplace that matches you into curated groups for real-life experiences — brunches, run clubs, paint nights, ski trips, trivia, kickball leagues, and more. You take a personality quiz, pick an experience, and their neural-network matching system assembles a group of people you're likely to click with. It's part event platform, part friend-matching engine, and it works for both solo joiners and existing friend groups.
How it works
Download the app and create a free account. Take a quick personality quiz that covers your interests, social style, and what kind of experiences you're into. Browse upcoming experiences in your city — brunches, run clubs, trivia nights, ski weekends, sushi-making classes, museum happy hours, you name it. Register for one, and Better Off's AI matching system assembles a group of people who fit your personality and preferences. You'll get the details before the event. Show up, hang out with your group, and stick around for the after-bar to meet everyone else.
Who it's for
People who want to meet friends through shared activities, not profile-swiping. Anyone new to a city who wants a social life built around doing things, not just chatting on an app. Solo joiners who don't want to show up to a random event alone — the curated group format takes the edge off. Friend groups who want to expand their circle by joining experiences together.
What works
AI-powered matching goes beyond basic interests — uses neural networks similar to TikTok's recommendation engine. Massive variety of experiences from casual brunches to multi-day ski trips. Works for solo joiners and existing friend groups alike. Available in 10+ US cities with both iOS and Android apps. Free to create an account and browse — you only pay for individual experiences.
What doesn't
Experience costs vary widely and aren't always transparent upfront. Quality depends on what organizers are running in your city — some markets are thinner than others. The AI matching is a black box — you can't see exactly why you were grouped with certain people. No structured post-event community or follow-up features to maintain connections.
Søren's Take
Better Off sits in an interesting sweet spot between a social matching app and an event marketplace. The AI matching is the real differentiator — instead of just showing you a list of events and letting you figure it out, they're actually assembling groups of compatible people for each experience. The variety is impressive too: this isn't just another dinner-with-strangers app. The downside is that experience quality and availability depend heavily on your city. If you're in NYC or LA, you'll have plenty of options. Smaller markets might feel sparse. Worth trying if you're the kind of person who'd rather bond over an activity than sit across from a stranger at a bar.
