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Hoop - Make new friends

Hoop - Make new friends

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A discovery app built on top of Snapchat, allowing you to swipe through profiles and request users' Snap usernames to make new friends.

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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
Google Play AndroidApple iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Pricing
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
13+
Developer
Hoop app
Founded
2019
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Hoop - Make new friends — FAQ

How does the Hoop friendship app work?
Hoop is a friend-discovery app rather than a dating service. It recommends profiles using age, chosen country or worldwide preference, and other criteria; users send friend requests and the recipient accepts or declines. Adult and teen communities are separated. Features differ by age, and moving a conversation to another app also moves it outside Hoop's controls.
Is the Hoop app free to use?
Registration and core use of Hoop are free. Optional Diamonds and a weekly Hoop+ subscription provide eligible perks, but the official terms say integrated purchases are not necessary to access all basic features. Free allowances, reward ads, subscription benefits, and prices can change, so review the current screen before spending money.
Is Hoop a dating app?
No. Hoop's official Parent Guide explicitly describes it as a social app for making friends, not a dating app. Members may still misuse any social platform, so a friend request does not signal romantic consent. Teen users must not engage in sexual or flirtatious contact, and adults and minors are designed never to see or contact each other.
What is the age limit for the Hoop app?
Hoop's minimum age is 13. Teenagers aged 13–17 are separated from adults and shown only age-appropriate teen profiles, with narrower visibility for younger ages. Adults and minors cannot see or interact with each other. A false date of birth can lead to removal and cannot simply be edited later, so enter accurate information.
Can teenagers chat inside the Hoop app?
No. Hoop's current safety documentation says users aged 13–17 cannot send or receive chat messages inside Hoop; in-app chat is only for adults aged 18 and older. Teens can browse permitted profiles and handle friend requests. If they voluntarily share a social link, any later conversation occurs under that outside service's safety and parental controls.
How does Hoop work with Snapchat or TikTok?
A Hoop profile may include a Snapchat username or TikTok link if the member chooses to share it. Hoop's FAQ says at least one supported social account must remain linked for an active account. Sharing a link is optional contact disclosure, not identity verification. Review privacy settings on both services and never expose a school, address, live location, or private images.
What are Diamonds used for on Hoop?
Diamonds are Hoop's in-app reward and purchase balance for eligible actions such as selected friend-request or discovery features. They may be earned through app activities or ads and purchased where offered. Diamonds are not cash, cannot be traded under the Community Guidelines, and unused balances or subscription time may be lost when the account is deleted.
Does Hoop show my precise location?
Hoop says it does not request or display real-time precise location. Users manually choose a country, and discovery can use same-country or worldwide criteria; cities, neighborhoods, and exact coordinates are not shown. A person can still reveal location through photos, bios, or linked social profiles, so remove school names, landmarks, and routine details.
What is Hoop+ and how do I cancel it?
Hoop+ is an optional weekly renewing subscription with perks shown in the current app. It renews unless auto-renewal is disabled through the Apple or Google account at least 24 hours before the period ends. Benefits and prices can change. Deleting Hoop can forfeit unused time without a refund, so cancel in the store and verify the status first.
How do I delete my Hoop account?
Open your Hoop profile, tap the Settings gear, scroll to Delete my account, and confirm. Hoop describes deletion as final and says the account data is removed, subject to limited legal retention described in its privacy policy. Cancel Hoop+ separately through Apple or Google before deletion, and contact in-app support if the control is unavailable.

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Data last checked: 9/4/2026

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