👥 Friend Groups

The Home Base for Your Friend Group

Your friend group deserves better than a messy group chat. The Hideout gives you a real space — private, organised, and built around how you actually talk to each other.

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More Than Just a Group Chat

Group chats are great for quick messages. But they're terrible for sharing something and actually having a conversation about it. They're bad at showing who's around. And they're useless for anything beyond text.

The Hideout is built specifically for friend groups who want a space that feels like theirs — not just a thread in a generic messaging app.

Everything Your Friend Group Needs

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Friend Notes
See what your friends are up to with 24-hour status notes — before you even message.
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Shared feed
Post photos, clips, and thoughts to a shared feed your whole group sees.
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React instantly
Respond with 🔥❤️😂💀 — no need to write a whole reply.
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Create rooms
Organise by topic, game, or event. Keep different conversations separate.

Why Your Group Will Actually Use It

The best app is the one everyone actually opens. The Hideout is fast, easy to understand, and doesn't require a tutorial. Sign up in 30 seconds, invite your friends via link, and start using it immediately.

There's no learning curve. No bots to configure. No channels to set up. It just works the way a friend group actually communicates.

Feature
The Hideout
iMessage / WhatsApp
Shared feed / posts
Yes
No
Friend status notes
Yes
No
Reactions to posts
Yes, with emoji
Limited
Rooms by topic
Yes
Just threads
Works across devices
Yes
iMessage = iOS only

Frequently Asked Questions

Does everyone need to make an account?
Yes, but it takes under 30 seconds. Just a username and password.
Can I use it if my friends aren't into gaming?
Absolutely — the gaming focus is optional. Many people use it purely as a social space for their friend group.
How do I invite my friends?
Share your personal invite link — they click it and they're in.
Is there a limit on group size?
No cap. Invite as many friends as you want.