Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends icon
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Twelve APP

For gen Z users seeking casual, interest-based global connections via live video and swipe-based discovery.

2apps4.2(783.8K)Social NetworkingSocial

Snapshot

Who is Twelve APP?

Empowering Gen Z to build global friendships through safe, real-time video interactions and interest-based discovery.

Target audience

Gen Z users seeking casualInterest-based global connections via live videoSwipe-based discovery

Active nemesis

Discord

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 2
2
apps
Social1
Social Networking1

Last updated

Yubo: Make friends & chat now

v4.295.0

12d ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines Twelve APP?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Social networking for Gen Z

Scale

indie

Target audience

Gen Z users seeking casual, interest-based global connections via live video and swipe-based discovery.

Origin

Launched flagship social platform Yubo in 2015.

Active

Portfolio momentum

Maintaining a high update cadence for its flagship title with 6 releases in the last 6 months.

Last release 10d agoActive apps 1

Portfolio

What does Twelve APP ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

SafeBlur filtering provides a structural safety barrier

  • The social discovery mechanism allows users to easily connect and build friendships with new people
  • Aggressive monetization tactics force users to pay for basic interaction features like messaging
Yubo: Make friends & chat now icon
Yubo: Make friends & chat now

Chat and make friends around the world!

3.9(412.3K)
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Analysis in progress

Distributed across 17 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (4)

  • Brazil1 / 1
  • Canada1 / 1
  • Mexico1 / 1
  • United States1 / 1

Europe (8)

  • France1 / 1
  • Germany1 / 1
  • Italy1 / 1
  • Netherlands1 / 1
  • Portugal1 / 1
+3 more europe markets
  • Spain1 / 1
  • Sweden1 / 1
  • United Kingdom1 / 1

Asia-Pacific (5)

  • Australia1 / 1
  • India1 / 1
  • Indonesia1 / 1
  • Singapore1 / 1
  • Vietnam1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

AustraliaBrazilCanadaFranceGermanyIndiaIndonesiaItalyMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSingaporeSpainSwedenUnited KingdomUnited StatesVietnam

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

1

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

75/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Twelve APP compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Discord

known forDiscord - Talk, Play, Hang Out

1 app4.3Social Networking

Discord competes for the same Gen Z social time by offering persistent community spaces that contrast with the ephemeral, swipe-based discovery model of Yubo.

Contenders(10)

BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE

known forBIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live

2 apps4.6Social Networking

Both platforms compete for users seeking real-time social connection through live streaming and interactive discovery. They overlap in their reliance on virtual economies to sustain user engagement and platform growth.

Boo Enterprises

known forBoo — Dating. Friends. Chat.

2 apps3.9Social Networking

Both apps target Gen Z users seeking social connection, competing for the same time-share by offering distinct discovery mechanisms: Yubo uses swipe-based live streaming, while Boo uses personality-based matching.

CLAPPER MEDIA GROUP

known forClapper: Video, Live, Chat

2 apps4.6Social Networking

Both platforms compete for Gen Z social discovery through live-streaming and creator-to-fan interaction. They overlap in the short-form video space, forcing users to choose between Yubo's safety-focused environment and Clapper's permissive, creator-centric model.

Grindr

known forGrindr - Gay Dating & Chat

1 app4.3Social Networking

Both platforms compete for the same social discovery and chat-based connection market, with Yubo targeting Gen Z and Grindr focusing on LGBTQ+ adults through location-based matching.

Hoop app

known forHoop - Make new friends

1 app4.5Social Networking

Both applications target the Gen Z social discovery market through profile-based matching and swipe-style interfaces. They compete directly for the same user base seeking global connections.

Hyperconnect

known forAzar: Chat, Meet Friends

1 app4.3Social Networking

Both platforms compete for the same Gen Z social discovery audience by using interest-based matching and profile browsing to facilitate global connections.

MOBILE ALPHA

known forSUGO-Online Chat Party

1 app2.9Social Networking

Both platforms compete for Gen Z social discovery, with SUGO's voice-based party rooms serving as a direct alternative to Yubo's live streaming for real-time community engagement.

ORBITECH PTE

known forBeFriend - Make new friends

1 app4.6Social Networking

Both apps target users seeking social connection through swipe-based discovery and messaging, directly competing for the same Gen Z social discovery demographic.

VLB

known forWizz App - chat now

1 app4.2Social Networking

Both apps target Gen Z users through swipe-based social discovery and freemium messaging models, creating direct competition for the same demographic.

VLMedia

known forGaze: Live Video Chat App

1 app4.6Social Networking

Gaze competes for the same Gen Z social discovery audience by offering live video chat and messaging, directly challenging the core value proposition of connecting new people.

Same space(20)

Affinity Apps

known forUpward: Dating for Christians

2 apps4.4Social Networking

Targets a niche audience seeking faith-based connections, competing with Yubo for users who prioritize values over casual swiping.

Aligosta

known forTopLive: Watch Live Streams

1 app4.6Social Networking

Provides a live streaming social environment that competes with Yubo's live discovery features for creator-focused engagement.

amo

known forBump - real life is happening

1 app4.7Social Networking

Users report: Uses gamified location sharing to capture the same student-focused social discovery demographic as Yubo.

BeReal

known forBeReal: Photos & Friends Daily

1 app4.8Social Networking

Captures the same Gen Z demographic as Yubo through a daily habit-forming notification loop centered on authentic photo sharing.

Circle Labs

known forshapes.inc - AI with friends

1 app4.4Social Networking

Integrates AI character interaction into social chat, competing with Yubo for users interested in roleplay and creative identity.

Ifwe

known forTagged Dating: Chat & Go Live!

1 app4.5Social Networking

Leverages a massive legacy user base for proximity-based matching, competing with Yubo for users seeking large-scale social discovery.

imo.im

known forimo-International Calls & Chat

1 app4.3Social Networking

Provides a free, international communication tool that competes with Yubo for users prioritizing simple, reliable video and text chat.

IMVU

known forIMVU: Social Chat & Avatar app

1 appSocial Networking

Provides a 3D avatar-based social environment that competes with Yubo for users seeking virtual identity expression.

Jus

known forJusTalk - Video Chat & Calls

1 app4.6Social Networking

Offers high-definition voice and video calling that competes with Yubo's chat functionality for users prioritizing reliable, low-latency communication.

Kreova Tech

known forDating.com: Global Chat & Date

1 app3.5Social Networking

Provides a global social networking and dating experience that competes with Yubo for users interested in international connections.

Match Group Americas

known forMatch Dating App : Chat & Meet

1 app3.9Social Networking

Offers a structured environment for serious dating that competes with Yubo for users seeking long-term relationship discovery.

Medialab - Kik

known forKik Messaging & Chat App

1 app4.3Social Networking

Attracts users through anonymous, username-based identity that competes with Yubo's social discovery for users avoiding phone number verification.

Meta Platforms

known forMessenger

1 app4.7Social Networking

Serves as a primary communication utility for existing social graphs, competing with Yubo for daily active time spent in messaging.

Mutual

known forMutual LDS Dating: Meet & Date

1 app4.1Social Networking

Focuses on a specific religious demographic, competing with Yubo for users seeking community-aligned dating and social connections.

Perry Street Software

known forSCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat

1 app3.4Social Networking

Provides a privacy-focused social and dating space for the LGBTQ+ community that competes with Yubo for identity-conscious users.

Plato Team

known forPlato: Fun Multiplayer Games

1 app4.7Social Networking

Offers a unified social-gaming loop that competes with Yubo for Gen Z attention by removing session-switching friction.

PlentyOfFish

known forPlenty of Fish : Dating App

1 app4.3Social Networking

Competes for casual dating and social discovery users by offering low-friction search functionality that contrasts with Yubo's swipe-based model.

Skout

known forSkout Dating App & Live Chat

1 app4.4Social Networking

Facilitates social connections through proximity-based discovery and live streaming, overlapping with Yubo's core discovery features.

Social Impact

known forTaimi: LGBTQ+ Dating & Meet Up

1 app4.4Social Networking

Targets the LGBTQ+ community with a hybrid dating and social networking model that overlaps with Yubo's interest-based matching.

XYMARA

known forFlirtini - Match, Chat, Flirt

1 app4.1Social Networking

Combines interest-based filtering and AI assistance to compete with Yubo's social discovery and matching features.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Twelve APP publish?
Twelve APP has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Social category.
What kind of apps does Twelve APP make?
Twelve APP's portfolio is concentrated in Social and Social Networking, with an average rating of 4.2/5 across rated apps.
What is Twelve APP's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Yubo: Make friends & chat now is Twelve APP's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Twelve APP's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Twelve APP's apps across 17 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
1
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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Marlvel.ai. “Twelve APP intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-23. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/twelve-app

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