MapMates

A location-based platform that helps people new to a city find and meet others nearby for coffee, coworking, language exchange, or local advice. It serves expats, nomads, remote workers, students, and locals, as well as community leaders who can create shared maps for groups. The service is map-first rather than feed-first, emphasizing privacy and real-world connections, and is free to use with no signup required for browsing.

Key features

• Drop a pin to add yourself
• See who's nearby on map
• Send coffee chat requests
• Create community maps
• Privacy controls for location
• No signup required to browse
• Browse by city communities