Report updated Mar 31, 2026
Vibe - Make New Friends
v2.1.77Younger users, specifically Gen Z, who are active on Snapchat and Instagram and looking to expand their social circle through location-based discovery.
What Is Vibe - Make New Friends?
Launched May 26, 2019
Updated Jul 2024
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
A Tinder-style interface for discovering and connecting with new friends nearby.
Allows users to collect vibes on Snapchat and receive anonymous compliments from their Snapchat friends.
Direct integration to add and connect with matches on Snapchat and Instagram.
Direct messaging functionality to communicate with matched friends.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate general satisfaction, but report facial recognition failure and excessive advertising.”
What Users Love
I don't really write a lot of reviews but honestly it's a good app
I love this ☺️
Pain Points
I’ve taken thirty two pictures and I can’t get my face verified.
Every possible picture I’ve put gets rejected... you will NOT be able to put your face if you have bangs above your eyebrows OR curly hair!!
you literally can’t use the app for anymore than a minute at a time because an ad pops up.
there is also an ad after almost every time i click something
High confidence · 49 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Intuitive Tinder-style UI/UX
- Unique Snapchat-integrated social features
- High initial rating volume
Cons
- Critical facial recognition onboarding failure
- Aggressive and intrusive ad-to-content ratio
- Lack of gender/interest filtering
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Market gap for non-dating friend discovery apps
- Optimization of ad-load to improve retention
- Introduction of non-intrusive subscription value
Market Threats
- Established social platforms adding discovery features
- High churn due to technical bugs
- Negative brand perception as a 'dating app'
What are the key takeaways?
Vibe - Make New Friends is a frustrating lifestyle app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.9/5 rating from 9.3K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate general satisfaction, though facial recognition failure remains a common concern.
Best for: Younger users, specifically Gen Z, who are active on Snapchat and Instagram and looking to expand their social circle through location-based discovery.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The app follows a standard social discovery monetization model, offering free access to core matching features while gating advanced or premium experiences behind a subscription tier.