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Timeleft Review
Weekly dinners, drinks, coffees and walks with matched strangers
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Fact-checked
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Our verdict
Timeleft suits people who want to widen their social circle without organising anything, especially after moving to a new city. The trade-off is an upfront subscription plus food costs, and reviews are divided on cancellation, refunds and how good individual events turn out.
Best for: Newcomers to a city who want a ready-made way to meet people
Skip it if: Anyone who needs low cost or pay-per-event pricing; DatingAdvice reports single-event tickets were discontinued
Pros
- No venue hunting or inviting: the app handles venue and group
- Formats beyond dinner: coffee, drinks, walks and women-only tables (in select cities)
- Wide coverage: the company states 200+ cities in 52 countries
Cons
- Subscription required, with food and drinks not included
- Trustpilot score is only 3.2/5, with many complaints about auto-renewal, refunds and no-show fees
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- Safety features: block and report tools and vetted partner venues
More cons
- Event quality depends on who shows up; reviewers report cancelled or sparsely attended events
Best for
- Introverts who prefer a small table to a big party
Skip it if
- People mainly looking for dates
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What Timeleft is
Timeleft is run by Timeleft SAS of Paris, France, and matches strangers into small groups for shared meals. According to the company blog it has 4M+ members across 200+ cities in 52 countries, and the minimum age is 18 (21 in the UAE). Depending on the city, there are also coffees, drinks and walks.
How it works
You take a personality quiz, choose a city, language and availability, and book up to 13 hours before the event. Timeleft matches tables on personality, shared interests and age, picks the restaurant, and reveals the venue and a little about the group shortly before. The company blog puts group size at four to six. Afterwards, Connect lets you stay in touch and Repeat lets you invite someone to your next event.
Pricing and cancellation
Timeleft publishes no price table on its website; prices appear at sign-up and vary by region. The help center lists 1-, 3- and 12-month periods with unlimited bookings during the period. DatingAdvice was quoted $27.99 per month, $65.99 for 3 months and $123.99 for a year in Atlanta, food not included. You can cancel at any time and keep access until the paid period ends; App Store and Google Play subscriptions are cancelled in those stores. Once a new period has started, payments are generally not refunded, and DatingAdvice reports a no-show fee of 35% of the monthly price.
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Who it is for
Timeleft fits you if you want a ready-made structure for meeting new people and accept paying for that convenience. If you prefer events built around a shared interest or topic, platforms such as Meetup or Eventbrite may fit better. If you want to chat with potential friends before meeting, look at Bumble For Friends. Anyone considering it should read the cancellation and refund terms before subscribing.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 11, 2026
Subscription (Atlanta, US quote)
Personal$27.99/mo/user
$10.33/mo billed yearly
The help center lists 1-, 3- and 12-month periods with unlimited event bookings during the period; prices vary by region and are shown at sign-up. DatingAdvice was quoted $27.99 for 1 month, $65.99 for 3 months and $123.99 for a year in Atlanta (about $10.33/month). The US App Store lists in-app purchases named Timeleft X at $19.99, $46.99 and $62.99. Food and drinks are paid at the venue.
- Free plan limits
- The personality quiz needs no payment. Booking events requires a subscription.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
Per the help center, payments are generally non-refundable once a new billing period has started, even if you cancel on the renewal day. Timeleft reviews cases such as charges made in error or technical issues on its side; App Store and Google Play subscriptions must be refunded through Apple or Google. DatingAdvice reports that cancelling a booking more than 48 hours ahead is free, while no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours can cost 35% of the monthly price.
Privacy
The privacy policy (last updated December 2024) is issued by Timeleft SAS, registered in Paris, and cites GDPR and the French Data Protection Act; it lists a Data Protection Officer contact. Collected data includes name, year of birth, country, zodiac sign, professional field, gender, phone number, email, profile photo, purchase data and browsing data. Timeleft also collects data indirectly through cookies and its partner Luma. On the App Store the developer declares data used to track you (contact info, identifiers) and data linked to you (financial info, user content, sensitive info).
Timeleft alternatives
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7.5/10Eventbrite
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Frequently asked questions
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. Its about page describes it as a tool for building friendships. Singles dinners exist in select cities, but the focus is friendship.
Is food included in the subscription?
No. The help center states that food, drinks and any venue costs are paid directly on the day.
How do I cancel my subscription?
If you subscribed directly, go to Profile → Manage Subscription → Cancel my Subscription in the app. If you subscribed via the App Store or Google Play, cancel there. Access continues until the paid period ends, and existing bookings stay confirmed.
Does Timeleft operate in Vietnam?
Yes. Timeleft's Locations page lists Vietnam among its 52 countries, and the homepage features Ho Chi Minh City. Check the app for exact prices and schedules, which differ by city.
Review evidence & sources15
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.8
- Features
- 6.8
- Value for money
- 5.2
- Performance
- 6.0
- Support
- 4.8
- Privacy & security
- 6.0
Why this score
The flow is a quiz, pick a city, book, then show up, with no profiles or swiping. App Store rating is 4.6/5. The interface is English-only.
Why this score
Beyond dinners there are coffee, drinks, walks and women-only tables, plus Connect, Repeat and +1. A focused feature set built around in-person meetups.
Why this score
A one-month plan was quoted at $27.99 in Atlanta, before food; DatingAdvice notes complaints about price and the end of single tickets. Longer plans cost less per month, but payments are generally not refunded if you stop midway.
Why this score
Google Play shows 4.2/5 over about 12K reviews. Trustpilot reviewers report cancelled events and no-shows.
Why this score
There is a help center and contact form, and the company replies on Trustpilot. Complaints about refunds and unexpected charges are frequent, though, and some reviewers report waiting 5 to 7 days for a reply.
Why this score
The policy is GDPR-based with a DPO and lists the data collected. Downsides: broad personal data collection (down to zodiac sign and profession), and an App Store label declaring data used for tracking and sensitive info linked to you.
What users say
- Apple App Store (US)4.6/5 · 9,000
- Google Play4.2/5 · 12,000
- Trustpilot3.2/5 · 770
Sources
- Vendor-providedOfficial homepageNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial about pageNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial locations pageNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial privacy policyNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial help center: How to cancelNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial help center: Subscription plansNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial help center: RefundsNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial blog: Dinner with strangers (2026-04-13)Nov 11, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 11, 2026
- storeApp Store listingNov 11, 2026
- review-siteTrustpilot reviewsNov 11, 2026
- pressDatingAdvice: Timeleft explained (2026-10-29)Nov 11, 2026
- pressAxios Denver (2024-08-28)Nov 11, 2026
- pressVnExpress (2024-09-28)Nov 11, 2026
- review-siteCB Insights: Timeleft financialsNov 11, 2026
Specs & compatibility
Change history
- Update.Company blog cites 4M+ members across 200+ cities in 52 countries.
- Update.Privacy policy last updated in December 2024.
- Company.VnExpress reported Timeleft in 220+ cities and recently expanded to Hong Kong.
Full change history (6)
- Company.CB Insights lists a $7M Series A round.
- Company.Launched in the US; by late August 2024 Axios reported 35 US cities.
- Launch.According to the company blog, Timeleft was founded in 2020.
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