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BeReal vs Slowly

Detailed comparison between BeReal and Slowly. Find out which application is better suited for your social needs.

BeReal: App Details

The anti-Instagram photo sharing app that asks users to post one unfiltered photo a day at a random time.

Platforms
Android, iOS
Pricing details
BeReal. Your friends for real.'s core service can currently be used without a required subscription. Optional purchases, connected services, data charges, or regional offers may still apply; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Pros

  • Incredibly refreshing lack of filters, influencers, and curated perfection
  • Takes less than 2 minutes a day to use, preventing social media addiction
  • Dual camera gives a highly authentic look into your friends' daily lives
  • You can't 'lurk'; you must participate (post) to see others' content

Cons

  • The novelty can wear off quickly since most people's daily lives are repetitive (e.g., staring at a laptop)
  • Notifications can arrive at highly inconvenient times (e.g., while sleeping or driving)
  • Lack of a traditional feed or messaging can make the app feel empty after you post

Safety Features

  • Private by default
  • Friend-only sharing
  • Report system

Slowly: App Details

A unique pen-pal app that delays messages based on real-world distance, focusing on meaningful, long-form conversations.

Platforms
Android, Web, iOS
Pricing details
Slowly: Make Global 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.

Pros

  • Encourages deep, meaningful, and long-form conversations
  • No pressure to reply instantly
  • Avatar system reduces superficial judgments
  • Great way to practice new languages with native speakers
  • Safe environment with strong blocking and reporting tools

Cons

  • Not for those looking for instant messaging or quick chats
  • Requires patience; some letters may take days to arrive
  • Ghosting still happens, which hurts more after waiting
  • Free version limits photo sharing and some filters

Safety Features

  • No real-time location sharing
  • Report system
  • Block feature
Feature
BeReal
Slowly
Core Features
Content Moderation
File Sharing
Interest Matching
Messaging
Message Reactions
Stories
Platforms
Android
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Web Browser
Details
Pricing
Free
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
13+
12+
Rating
4.5/5
4.5/5

Which one is better?

Choose BeReal if...

  • Incredibly refreshing lack of filters, influencers, and curated perfection
  • Takes less than 2 minutes a day to use, preventing social media addiction
  • Dual camera gives a highly authentic look into your friends' daily lives
  • You can't 'lurk'; you must participate (post) to see others' content
Read BeReal review

Choose Slowly if...

  • Encourages deep, meaningful, and long-form conversations
  • No pressure to reply instantly
  • Avatar system reduces superficial judgments
  • Great way to practice new languages with native speakers
  • Safe environment with strong blocking and reporting tools
Read Slowly review