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You deserve people who like you the way you are

Your brain has learned patterns that prevent real closeness. The platoniq app makes them visible and helps you change them – in just 5 minutes a day.

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Do you miss the company of others?
Miss people who you can talk to about stressful moments?

You have probably already heard the advice: "go out and meet new people". As you might have already guessed, meeting new people alone won't solve your loneliness.

Persistent loneliness changes how you think. You start perceiving social situations as more threatening (scientists refer to this as hypervigilance). Your body starts releasing stress hormones. You feel threatened and exhausted.

A vicious cycle of negative thoughts
develops. As it becomes increasingly harder to build and maintain deep relationships, loneliness and stress responses get worse. Which means that no matter how hard you try to build deep connections, your thoughts work against you.
Your thoughts when you're lonely
Your thoughts when you're not lonely
I'm not writing Anna that I want to meet up, because I don't want to burden her.
I want to see Anna again, so I'll suggest meeting up.
I must not annoy my friends with my feelings, because they'll leave me otherwise.
My friends can give me comfort and encouragement.
I'm unsure whether my friends really like me.
Of course my friends like me, otherwise they wouldn't be my friends.
My colleague Thomas made a stupid comment. I won't stop thinking about this all night.
Thomas must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed. I'll tell him that his comment hurt me.

Sounds familar? You can change your thoughts

You can change your own thoughts. The most effective way to do this is through methods from behavioural therapy.

Our co-founder, Dr. Silvan Hornstein, has adapted the methods into simple exercises for the platoniq app.

The platoniq app helps you to address the cycle of negative thoughts directly, helping you strengthen your relationships and reducing loneliness and stress. Just 5 minutes a day is enough, or 30 minutes per week.

In a study conducted with Humboldt University in Berlin, 73% of platoniq users reported an improvement in their loneliness after just 4 weeks(note: this study only tested loneliness reduction. Another study measuring stress reduction is currently in planning).

See what kind of topics await you in the platoniq app

Erkenne die Gedanken, die dich von anderen fernhalten

Kennst du das? Eine Freundin meldet sich nicht und sofort denkst du: Sie hat keine Lust mehr auf mich. Oder du willst jemanden schreiben, aber eine Stimme in dir sagt: Lass es, du fällst ihr nur zur Last.

Das sind keine Wahrheiten, sondern Muster, die dein Gehirn gelernt hat. Und sie laufen so automatisch ab, dass du sie kaum bemerkst.

Die platoniq App nutzt die kognitive Umstrukturierung, um dir zu helfen, diese Gedanken zu erkennen, zu hinterfragen und durch realistischere zu ersetzen. Du übst an konkreten Alltagssituationen. Zum Beispiel: Was bedeutet es wirklich, wenn eine Freundin nicht antwortet? Warum fühlt sich ein Konflikt so bedrohlich an?

Dabei begleitet dich ein von Psychologen entwickeltes, personalisiertes Programm durch Alltagssituationen deiner Wahl, vertraulich und in deinem Tempo. Auf Wunsch kannst du auch mit einem echten Psychologen sprechen.

Screenshot kognitive Umstrukturierung in der platoniq App
Entdecke, was tiefe Gespräche wirklich ausmacht

Wenn jemand dir etwas Persönliches erzählt, ist der erste Impuls oft, einen Ratschlag zu geben oder eine eigene Geschichte zu teilen, um zu zeigen: Ich verstehe dich. Studien zeigen aber, dass genau das häufig den gegenteiligen Effekt hat: Dein Gegenüber fühlt sich weniger gehört.

Das passiert automatisch und besonders dann, wenn du dich einsam fühlst. Dein Gehirn sucht so stark nach Verbindung, dass es schwer wird, dem anderen Raum zu geben. Auch das ist ein unbewusst erlerntes Muster, kein Charakterfehler.

Die platoniq App zeigt dir die drei Kerntechniken des aktives Zuhörens: Gefühle spiegeln, zusammenfassen, offene Fragen stellen. Das klingt simpel, aber in der Praxis ist es überraschend schwer. Deshalb übst du in simulierten Gesprächsszenarien, bis es sich natürlich anfühlt. Durch aktives Zuhören spürt dein Gesprächspartner, dass du wirklich zuhörst und baut echte Verbundenheit zu dir auf. Und wer meldet sich nicht gerne bei jemandem, der einem gut zuhört?

Screenshot aktives Zuhören in der platoniq App
Finde heraus, warum dir Smalltalk schwerer vorkommt, als er ist

Smalltalk fühlt sich oft sinnlos an. Du willst echte Gespräche, nicht oberflächliches Geplänkel. Aber jede tiefe Freundschaft hat mit einem banalen Satz angefangen. Und Smalltalk scheitert selten an mangelnder Persönlichkeit. Er scheitert daran, dass dein Gehirn dir einredet, du hättest nichts Interessantes zu sagen. Hast du aber.

Die besten Gesprächseinstiege liegen direkt vor dir: das Buch, das jemand liest. Das Konzert, auf das ihr beide wartet. Der überfüllte Laden, in dem ihr euch anstellt. Dein Gegenüber wartet nicht auf das perfekte Thema, sondern darauf, dass jemand den Anfang macht.

Die platoniq App gibt dir konkrete Challenges, um dich langsam an solche Situationen heranzutasten. Du startest dort, wo du dich sicher fühlst, und erweiterst deine Komfortzone Schritt für Schritt. Bis du merkst, dass du plötzlich öfter ins Gespräch kommst und es dir sogar Spaß macht.

Screenshot Smalltalk-Challenges in der platoniq App

Over 600 people have already taken the step to reduce loneliness and stress with us

"Platoniq has helped me to better assess my strengths and weaknesses in social situations, to overcome social challengesin a playful way through challenges, and to continue nurturing my existing relationships. It is an app that is very important in dealing with loneliness and has long been needed by society."

Phienaa, on

"A really good app for better understanding and reflecting on your social relationships. The individual learning modules encourage you to think more deeply about your own social skills and motivate you to form new relationships or nurture existing ones that are good for you. A great app for supporting your own social health."

Jo Hanna, on

"I have to say, I'm always a bit skeptical when an app tries to solve something that is obviously rooted in the real world. The same goes for many of these mental health apps. [...] I also tried Platoniq — and I have to say, it has kickstarted my social life. [...] The change doesn't come immediately, but after a few months I can clearly feel a difference. Recommend."

WorldWideWeb, on

"platoniq is a great app for thinking more consciously about relationships. All of this in a playful yet profound way. I have already been able to reflect on one or two of my own behavioral patterns."


Lucas, on

"The app helps me to reflect on my social behavior and align it more positively."



HorstSchmal, on

I had been feeling very lonely, and at first I thought it wouldn't help anyway, but after about 3–4 weeks I was much more energized, and then I also met my girlfriend. I recommend everyone try it for a month.

Shooper, on

"I took part in the study, found it really helpful, and I definitely feel less lonely."

Majus95x, on

"I was skeptical at first, but the exercises and tools triggered many processes in me that I find helpful for developing a new connection to my emotions."

Mutzkey, on

Units so good that 91.1% of users rate them positively

We've translated the theoretical methods from behavioral therapy into simple, practical exercises. Our users agree: of all exercises, 43% were rated very good and 47.7% were rated good (as of April 2026)."

Get reals results in only 5 minutes per day, anytime and anwhere

Each unit can be completed from anywhere at any time. With the platoniq app, your course is always just a few clicks away. 5 minutes per day, or 30 minutes per week is enough.

Study proves: 
73% feel less lonely after just 4 weeks

In collaboration with Humboldt University of Berlin, the platoniq app was evaluated as a tool against loneliness with more than 100 participants.

After just 4 weeks, 73% of participants experienced a reduction in their loneliness. The results were statistically significant (p < 0.01) with a meaningful reduction in loneliness (large effect, d ≈ 0.8).

Take the first step out of the viscous and stressful cycle of loneliness now

Get access to the platoniq app for 12 months

61 simple and effective units, reflection exercises and challenges, combined in the certified prevention course: "Strong Relationships with the platoniq App - Reduce Loneliness and Stress".

✔ Simple and easy
✔ 91.1% of units rated positively
✔ Flexible completion – any time, any place

Get chat support whenever you want

A psychologist is available to answer all your questions.

✔ 6 weeks of chat-based support
✔ Responses within 48 hours on business days
✔ Guidance through setbacks and questions

Get the eBook with all course content

We know it's hard to remember everything taught in the course. That's why you will get an eBook containing all content, so you can come back to it anytime.

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Unsure if platoniq is right for you?

In a completely free 15-minute conversation with our psychologist Dr. Silvan Hornstein, you can ask all the questions on your mind, without any obligations.

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Helps you resolve any technical issues.

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What happens over the 6 weeks.

WEEK 1 | 11 UNits

Understand your needs

WEEK 2 | 10 Units

Create lasting connections

WEEK 3 | 11 units

Show your true self

WEEK 4 | 10 units

Deepen your relationships

WEEK 5 | 9 units

Disagree without drama

WEEK 6 | 9 units

Set boundaries

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Break the vicious cycle of loneliness

Loneliness is a global phenomenon, hindering you from building deep relationships and stressing you. Address one of the core factors contributing to loneliness with the platoniq App.

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