BeFriend is a social networking app designed to help users discover and connect with like-minded people in their local area. Formerly known as Swipr, the platform facilitates social interaction through profile discovery, messaging, and video communication tools.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Individuals seeking to expand their social circle and meet new people in their immediate vicinity.
Key features
A swipe-based interface that allows users to browse and connect with local profiles based on shared interests.
Integrated communication tools that enable users to message or initiate face-to-face video conversations.
A feature designed for spontaneous social interaction, allowing users to post requests to connect with others immediately.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
ORBITECH PTE
5 apps tracked · Social Networking
BeFriend: make friends nearby
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for BeFriend - Make new friends
How's the Social Networking market?
The rivals identified
By Hoop app
Both apps compete for users seeking social discovery through profile matching. BeFriend focuses on local connections with native chat, while Hoop facilitates global discovery by offloading communication to external social platforms.
- BeFriend includes native chat and video calling, while Hoop forces users to external social platforms.
- Hoop implements a diamond-based economy for interactions, whereas BeFriend uses a standard freemium model.
- BeFriend targets local discovery, while Hoop facilitates global profile matching for teenagers and young adults.
Yubo: Chat Meet & Make FriendsContender
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Renz - Make New FriendsContender
MeetMe: Go Live & Meet PeopleContender
Azar: Chat, Meet FriendsContender
Peeps - Make New FriendsContender
HiSync - Live Chat & CallsContender
HIYAK - Video Chat & Live CallContender
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Key takeaways for BeFriend - Make new friends
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app offers core social discovery features, user feedback highlights significant concerns regarding technical stability, frequent advertisements, and the prevalence of bot accounts.
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