Meet and gather with other locals!
Cova helps you find and connect with people near you, around something that all of you have a shared interest in, whether thats a quick walk around a park, or going to a night market together. Find a cove or start one now, and meet a neighbor or your new group of friends!
Free on iPhone · Android coming soon!
See what's happening nearby
The map shows coves happening around you - a board game night a few blocks over, a morning run by the water, a gallery walk downtown. Tap a pin to see the plan and join.
Your interests
Browse plans near you by category, from food and drink to the outdoors. See one you like and tap join, or start your own in a snap.
- Food & drink
- Outdoors
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Sports & fitness - Games & trivia
- Arts & crafts
- Music
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Film & TV -
Books & learning -
Social
Your trust
Show up to a cove and you earn a ring. Rings build your reputation and open up more coves, while no-shows and late cancellations cost you.
A group chat to sort out the details
Every cove has its own chat, so you can say hi before you meet, figure out where to grab a table, or let people know you're running five minutes late.
What makes Cova different
No standing commitment
Every cove is a one-off plan. You don't have to join a group or keep showing up every week, so you can come to the ones that work for you.
Everyone starts even
At a cove nobody's the regular and nobody's the outsider. Everyone showed up the same way, which makes it easy to connect with each other.
Set group sizes
Coves define the maximum group size, so that it's the right size to connect with each other
Explore new interests
Want to hit a trivia night for the first time or try drawing in the park? Coves are an easy way to try something new with others
How it works
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Get the app
It's free on the App Store. Sign up and join a cove in minutes!
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Find a cove or make one
Look through what's happening near you, or create your own cove!
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Show up
Meet with the cove in person, and make new connections!
What is Cova?
Cova is an iPhone app for meeting people near you in person, around something you all want to do. You start a small gathering (we call it a cove) or join one someone else is hosting, then meet up and connect with others in your neighborhood.
What are rings?
Rings are how Cova keeps plans reliable. You earn a ring each time you show up to a cove, and no-shows or late cancellations cost you rings. Over time they build your trust tier, so the people you meet are people who tend to turn up. People who no-show or late cancel will be reminded of the expectations of Cova, and may eventually be removed from the platform, to make sure that all members have a good time.
Do I have to join a regular group?
No. Every cove is a one-off plan, not a weekly club. There's nothing standing to commit to, so you can go to the ones that fit your week and skip the rest.
How big is a cove?
Small. Coves can be created with a size ranging from 3 to 10, which keeps it personal and makes it easy to actually meet someone instead of getting lost in a crowd.
How is Cova different from other apps?
Many popular apps are built around big public events and existing groups. Cova is for small, one-off plans with people near you. Everyone shows up the same way, so nobody's the regular and nobody's the outsider.
How much does Cova cost, and where can I get it?
It's free to download and use on the iPhone App Store, with an Android version in progress. An optional subscription, Cova Unlimited, lifts the weekly limits on joining and creating coves, lets you host private invite-only ones, and adds a verified badge.
Make a plan this week
Cova is free on the iPhone App Store.
Questions, feedback, or press? Email support@trycova.app.