A badge of resilience
Looking back fondly on the days you were new here, and seeing how far you've come.
For newcomers & anyone between two homes
Friends who get where you're from.
Moving somewhere new is brave. Finding your people shouldn't be hard. FOB matches you with friends on your journey, your culture and the food you miss. Dating too, if you want it. Free, across Canada.
Available in 60+ languages
No download needed, works on any phone
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From everywhere, landing here
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Available in 60+ languages
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Tell your story
Where you're from, where you live now, the languages you speak and the food you miss.
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Meet people who get it
See people nearby who share your journey, your culture or your tastes. Swipe right to say hi.
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Chat and make plans
Break the ice with a taste of home, then put a plan on your shared calendar.
Why FOB?
FOB means Fresh Off the Boat. For a long time people used it to make newcomers feel small. We're proudly taking it back: FOB is for everyone who arrived with big dreams, and everyone who helps them feel at home.
A fresh start
It takes courage to build a life in a brand-new culture. We celebrate that journey.
Family stories
Parents and grandparents who arrived with big dreams and very little else, remembered with love.
Whether you landed last week or your family did three generations ago, you belong here.
Built for the between.
Journey matching
Every profile shows where someone's from, where they live now, and how long they've been here. People with a similar story come first.
Culture & values, up front
Languages, holidays, faith, and how involved your family is. The things that matter, without the awkward third-date reveal.
Friends mode
New city, no crew yet? Flip to Friends and meet people who get the newcomer life. Date, friends, or both.
Taste of Home dates
Match with someone who also misses pho? FOB suggests an icebreaker and a first date built around it.
Plans that actually happen
Make plans right from your chats, one-on-one or in group chats. They land on everyone's shared calendar with reminders, so nobody misses a date, hangout or big day. Plus local events near you.
Real connection, rewarded
Streaks, levels and connection ranks reward real conversation, not endless swiping. Group chats for your new crew, too.
Friends mode
Sometimes you need a crew before a crush.
The first year in a new country can be lonely. Flip one switch and FOB becomes a place to find a hot-pot group, a Diwali party, or someone to explore the city with.
Dating mode is in the FOB app for iPhone and Android.
Why FOB feels different
Journey matching
Every profile shows where someone's from, where they live now, and how long they've been here. People with a similar story come first.
Mei, 2892% journey match
FromTaipei
Now inToronto, ON
Settling inBuilt for people starting over
You're in control
Unmatch or report anyone in two taps. A real person reviews every report.
Approximate location only
People see how far away you are, never where you live.
At your own pace
Dating, friends, or both. Switch any time and only meet people looking for the same.
Honomi moved to Canada from Japan and found meeting people harder than the move. Danni started building FOB.
Our journeyFree for everyone. Pro if you want more.
Founding members get Pro free for a yearFounding spots are limited. Join and finish your profile with a photo to get a year of FOB Pro, on us.
FOB
Free- 20 likes a day, plus bonus likes
- 1 Super Like a day
- Journey matching and culture tags
- Dating, Friends and group chats
- Shared calendar and local events
FOB Pro
$9.99/month- Unlimited likes
- 5 Super Likes a day
- See everyone who liked you
- Passport: meet people in the city you're moving to
- Search up to 500 km away
- Create public events everyone in your city can see and join (your first one is free)
- No ads, ever