We all know about the apps designed to help you find love. But did you know about the ones that support you through a breakup? Whether it’s meeting new people, meditation or silly games you’re looking for, there is an app to suit you. We’ve curated a list of recommendations to give your doomscrolling a healing twist.
1. Agora
What?
Agora matches you with young people of a similar age so you can attend supper clubs, events and craft meet-ups together. It’s a great way to make new friends and socialise after a breakup.
How?
Register on the app, sign up for a specific event and go!
Where?
London.
Why?
It is a more controlled version of other ‘meet randoms over dinner’ apps that rely on an algorithm to match participants. It’s targeted towards people in their twenties and creates ‘open invitations’ that tell you all the details beforehand.
For whom?
Lonely and heartbroken extroverts who need an excuse to shine and those who are seeking fun new experiences.
2. Day One Journal
What?
A diary app that allows you to keep personal and shared journals. Jot down your heartbreak notes, write poetry, or rant about your ex’s new partner. The only downside is that you don’t have a sparkly gel pen.
Why?
The app allows you to link and favourite certain entries and provides a list of daily prompts. It also allows you to link entries with places should you be lost for inspiration.
For whom?
Anyone who wishes to vent through the beautiful medium of writing.
3. Betwixt
What?
Betwixt is a free app that allows you to go on an adventure through a mysterious land, learning more about your behaviours, interests, limitations and hopes for the future. Go on a text adventure while answering prompts about your life.
Why?
It isn’t a replacement for therapy, but if you ever feel like you’ve lost who you are after a breakup, this app may help you find yourself. The best part is that you don’t have to write anything if you don’t want to.
For whom?
The thought daughters of the world, especially those who wish to understand themselves a little bit more.
4. 7Cups
What?
A mental health support app where you can vent about your issues to others. Some ‘listeners’ (members on the platform) are specifically trained to talk about breakups. You can talk to anonymous listeners one-on-one or in a confidential group forum. There is also a bank of over 300 mindfulness exercises.
Why?
Sometimes you feel like you can’t speak to your friends about your break up, or to anyone else. Talking to someone who is trained to deal with this kind of situation or has similar experience can take the weight off of your back.
For whom?
Those who don’t mind speaking about their feelings with a stranger and want a second opinion or comforting words.
Mindless games (not an app)
Sometimes you just need to play a mind-numbing comfort game to distract your tired brain. Here are our top four:
- Temple Run
- Monument Valley
- Subway Surfers
- Garden Scapes