Hoop - Make new friends
A discovery app built on top of Snapchat, allowing you to swipe through profiles and request users' Snap usernames to make new friends.
What is Hoop - Make new friends?
Tinder for Snapchat Friends
Hoop is a unique social discovery app built directly on top of Snapchat's developer kit (Snap Kit). Its core purpose is remarkably simple: to help users find new friends to chat with on Snapchat. It essentially acts as a matchmaking layer for the Snapchat ecosystem.
How It Works
When you log into Hoop (using your existing Snapchat account), you are presented with a stack of user profiles, similar to Tinder. If you see someone you want to be friends with, you 'Request' their Snapchat username. If they accept, their username is revealed, and you can add them directly on Snapchat to start chatting.
The 'Diamonds' Economy
To prevent spam, Hoop uses an in-app currency called 'Diamonds'. Every time you request someone's Snapchat username, it costs you Diamonds. You can earn more Diamonds by logging in daily, sharing the app with friends, watching advertisements, or by purchasing them with real money.
Key Features
- Interest Matching
- Age Verification
- Swiping Match System
Pricing details
Hoop - Make new friends offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.
Safety Features
- Age verification
- Report system
Pros & Cons
Pros
- An incredibly fast and easy way to build your Snapchat friends list
- The 'Diamond' system effectively prevents users from spamming friend requests
- A direct request flow for sharing Snapchat details when both users choose to connect
Cons
- Requires constant grinding (watching ads) or paying real money to get more Diamonds
- Because chat moves to Snapchat, Hoop itself lacks any real messaging features
- Prone to fake profiles trying to boost their Snapchat follower counts
App Details
- Platforms
- iOS (iPhone/iPad) Android
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Minimum Service Age
- 13+
- Developer
- Hoop app
- Founded
- 2019
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