Fast, fun messaging platform for sharing self-destructing photos, videos, texts, and 24-hour stories
Fast, fun messaging platform for sharing self-destructing photos, videos, texts, and 24-hour stories
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Program license Free
Developer Snapchat Inc.
Version 13.59.0.58
Works under Android
Also available for Windows
Also known as Snapchat
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(532 votes)
Developer
Snapchat Inc.
Works under
Android
Program license
Free
Version
13.59.0.58
Also available for
Also known as
Snapchat
Pros
- Fast and easy way to share media
- Integrated with other social media
- Well-known company and stable product
Cons
- Some major privacy concerns
- Everything shared "expires" fairly quickly
SnapChat is an Android app that lets you send quick messages to one or many people.
It's a great alternative to what used to be MMS: multimedia messages can be sent over a WiFi or cell data connection to either one or many friends or followers. What sets this app apart from similar ones is its peculiar "ten second policy". It allows the recipients of your message to see your photo messages for a maximum of ten seconds, and the app advertises that there's no way for recipients to permanently save your messages or view them for longer than that amount of time. That being said, there have been apps released over the years that have claimed to bypass this feature, so use caution.
SnapChat used to be only for pictures, but now it allows for text messages and even short video messages. As its funding and userbase have grown, its become easier to use, and it has always been completely free. It also links to other social media accounts, like Twitter and Facebook, so it's easy to get started.
Many people flocked to SnapChat in the hopes of finding a completely anonymous photo and video sharing app. However, there are some grave privacy concerns with this app, and there is no guarantee that your communications aren't being saved by the owners of SnapChat. If you don't have security or privacy concerns, SnapChat doesn't really have any downside. It's a fast and fun way to share content quickly. Especially now that it has a "story" feature that allows for sharing during 24 hour periods rather than the customary ten seconds, it's an increasingly versatile platform.
Pros
- Fast and easy way to share media
- Integrated with other social media
- Well-known company and stable product
Cons
- Some major privacy concerns
- Everything shared "expires" fairly quickly
Share photos that disappear in ten seconds.
Snapchat is a free Android app allows you to send images to your friends and have them evaporate like magic ten seconds later. You can add up to 40 characters of text and manipulate your images with fun filters, stickers, and more. With video sharing options and a Snapchat Stories feature, your friends will always be up to date on what’s going on with you.
With the Capture button, you can start a face-to-face video chat. Although Snapchat does not have a feature that allows you to save your snaps, there are other apps out there that do, so please be careful what you decide to share.
Stay in touch with your friends and family with the Snapchat app.
This is a fun app to use that lets you share pictures and videos with friends and family. You can also send short messages or add captions with the images that you share. One of the things to keep in mind is that the images you share won't stay around for long, so the people who are looking for updates need to view them as soon as they can. You can add mustaches to the people in the pictures or other fun drawings. Select how long you want others to see the pictures you post, such as a second or 10 seconds.
Pros
- Fun Exclusive Filters & Special Effects Snapchat’s infamous for its filters, lenses, and other customization options that let you make your snaps your own.
- Messages Can’t Be Saved One of the most important features of the app is the fact messages self-destruct 10 seconds after opening. Stories will self-destruct 24 hours after you post them.
- Let Go and Share Everything Record, edit and post your snaps in seconds, not minutes!
Cons
- Known Resource Hog This app is known to be resource hungry, especially when it comes to live video processing (livestreaming, using lenses to change your appearance, etc.) Make sure your device is running the latest version of the Android OS to avoid issues.
- Weak Tech Support Many users have reported issues with trying to get support issues resolved (unanswered emails, support requests, etc.)
Snapchat is an extremely popular and fun self-destruct messaging app that lets you send pictures and videos that disappear shortly after they’ve been viewed.
Messages disappear within ten seconds of viewing them; people can still take a quick screenshot on their phone before the snap destructs, but barring that, your secrets are safe with your friends!
Never share another plain selfie again! Snapchat's live video processing, special effects and filters lets you transform yourself into a cartoon character, swap faces with your dog, and so much more.
It’s important to note that you’ll want a current generation phone to run Snapchat with lots of local storage space. If you have an older phone you’ll be able to take snaps and edit them, but lenses may not work properly.
All in all Snapchat offers a fun and engaging way to take, share, and discover snaps with others.
Pros
- Fun Exclusive Filters & Special Effects Snapchat’s infamous for its filters, lenses, and other customization options that let you make your snaps your own.
- Messages Can’t Be Saved One of the most important features of the app is the fact messages self-destruct 10 seconds after opening. Stories will self-destruct 24 hours after you post them.
- Let Go and Share Everything Record, edit and post your snaps in seconds, not minutes!
Cons
- Known Resource Hog This app is known to be resource hungry, especially when it comes to live video processing (livestreaming, using lenses to change your appearance, etc.) Make sure your device is running the latest version of the Android OS to avoid issues.
- Weak Tech Support Many users have reported issues with trying to get support issues resolved (unanswered emails, support requests, etc.)
Pros
- Fun and easy to use
- Add several details to pictures
- No trace of pictures that are shared
Cons
- Some cameras offer poor quality
- Sound isn't that great either
Share a bit of everything in your life with stories and pictures on Snapchat.
This is a fun app that you can use to share a variety of pictures that will only be viewed for a short time before they disappear. There is no record of the pictures being shared on any device. You can also share videos as long as they are only a few seconds long.
There are numerous filters for pictures on Snapchat, such as adding details for the holidays or adding a crown of flowers. You can also add details that make pictures look like cute animal faces. Images can be saved and shared to social media if you do it while the picture is available. If you don't want to share pictures, you can tell a story in a few short lines. There are also images that you can add to the stories that you create so that you can tell about your life or special events without using words. View your friends stories as well. You can also send messages just like you would with a social media app.
Pros
- Fun and easy to use
- Add several details to pictures
- No trace of pictures that are shared
Cons
- Some cameras offer poor quality
- Sound isn't that great either
