Joiyin Newsroom
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Latest News
Something for Today: A Daily Nudge, Quiet by Design
April 16, 2026
One gentle idea per day in the app — real-world first, no streaks or scores. Try it without an account.
Read Full Press Release →Toronto Launches a City-Wide Experiment in Connection: Found Objects That Collect Stories
January 2, 2026
Joiyin launches "The Found Objects Project" — a city-wide experiment where people follow clues to find objects that collect stories as they travel through Toronto neighborhoods.
Read Full Press Release →Toronto Healthcare Professional Launches Joiyin to Fight Loneliness
November 10, 2025
After 20+ years witnessing the loneliness crisis, dentist learns to code and builds social app designed to reconnect people through spontaneous, real-world activities.
Read Full Press Release →Beta Tester Incentive Program
November 2025
For the next 2 months, founder Anthony personally joins activities and rewards participants with Joiys ⚜ — in-app currency to thank great hosts, share appreciation, and earn "Generous Heart" recognition. Help shape Joiyin during this special beta period!
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Fast Facts
Mission Statement
Joiyin is not a dating app. It helps people meet through real-world activities — post or join something nearby, show up in person, without profile photos or weeks of messaging first. Built for low pressure: browse, join when ready, leave if it doesn't fit.
- ✓ Activities first — not swipe-style matching
- ✓ Real-world meetups, not feed scrolling
- ✓ Spontaneous and planned activities (up to 30 days out)
- ✓ Privacy-first: ephemeral chat, no data sales
- ✓ Built by a Toronto healthcare professional
- ✓ Web app in open beta; native apps coming soon
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