While Snapchat is indisputably the most popular of the disappearing messages app variety, there are similarly ephemeral messengers being developed all the time. From Hopflow, the Quickie app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. In addition to sending self-destructing photo messages, you can also send video, drawings and text.
Described by Tech Crunch as "so simple and frivolous," the disappearing messages app makes it easier than ever to open and send a picture using the front or back camera. Strictly for fun, the live messenger app is lighter than other mediums and is kid-friendly. Its user interface is more intuitive and will likely resonate with parents trying to get in on the messaging app game.
What's Driving This Trend
- Ephemeral Messaging Apps
- Developing more intuitive, kid-friendly messaging apps with a better user interface to compete with the likes of Snapchat
- Self-deleting Multimedia Content
- Developing apps that allow for self-deleting multimedia content, such as video, drawings, and text, which could appeal to a younger audience
- Simplified Messenger Interfaces
- Creating messaging apps with more intuitive interfaces and more accessible functionality for users of all ages
Who This Affects Most
- Social Media Platforms
- Creating disappearing messages platforms as a feature of existing social media platforms or as standalone apps to tap into the popularity of ephemeral messaging
- Mobile App Development
- Developing and launching new messaging apps that offer unique features and a better user experience to compete with established players like Snapchat
- Child-friendly Technology
- Developing child-friendly messaging apps with simplified interfaces and functionalities that appeal to young users, while also addressing parental concerns over online safety
