# Stranger Cuddling Apps The Cuddlr App Lets You Embrace a Stranger By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddlr References: [vancitybuzz](http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/09/forget-tinder-new-sex-free-cuddlr-app-embraces-cuddling-strangers/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/cuddlr/id874889802?mt=8) The Cuddlr app will keep you from spending yet another long, cold, lonely night in your bed alone. A modest second cousin to [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-double-date), the Cuddlr app connects you with strangers for a no-strings-attached snuggle. The problem with Tinder is, though it's marketed as a dating app, its appearance-based swiping method and location-based configuration has turned it into more of a hook-up apparatus. At the very least, it's been wholeheartedly embraced by those immersed in our rampant hook-up culture. Cuddlr offers opportunity for [connection between those](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app) who aren't interested in having casual sex, but still crave physical affection. Users can invite others for a cuddle-sesh; the invitee has fifteen minutes to respond before the offer expires. The app only allows short messages to be exchanged, allowing users to arrange the time and location of their hug. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stranger Cuddling:** Stranger cuddling apps like Cuddlr offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for individuals craving physical affection but not interested in casual sex. - **No-strings-attached Connection:** The rise of no-strings-attached connection apps like Cuddlr presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for individuals seeking platonic physical intimacy. - **Alternative to Hook-up Culture:** Cuddling apps like Cuddlr provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for individuals who want to connect with others without the pressure of casual sex. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Networking:** The social networking industry can benefit from developing and improving stranger cuddling apps like Cuddlr to cater to individuals seeking non-sexual physical intimacy. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore opportunities to integrate stranger cuddling apps like Cuddlr as a way to promote emotional well-being and human connection. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the potential to disrupt the dating app market by developing and enhancing no-strings-attached connection apps like Cuddlr for individuals seeking platonic physical affection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Safe Stranger Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisperly-app.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Hookup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grindr-right-now.md) - [Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely.md) - [Standalone Friend-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-for-friends.md) - [Music-Forward Dating App Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dating-app-cerca.md) - [Feline-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-lovers-dating.md) - [Double Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-double-date.md) - [Sexless Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexless-social-app.md) - [In-Person Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app.md)