# Perceptive Social Apps GetYou Tests How Well You Think You Know Strangers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getyou References: [getyou](http://getyou.com/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/get-you-social-reality-check/id871252713?mt=8) If you think there are things about you that will surprise other people, GetYou is a social app that will put this to the test. For instance, if you look like a ballerina but have a soft spot for heavy metal, or have another trait, hobby or favorite that will shock strangers, this is a fun way to see what kind of [first impression you're giving off](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowyourpersonality). People will try to guess your age, your favorite foods, [music preferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotiguess) and job, all from [uploaded photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-my-selfie). As well as being a fun way to put your intuition to the test on others, the app also leaves you with a profile that's developed by other people, which is a neat way to see what kind of messages you're giving off, just from the way you present yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social App Gamification:** GetYou uses gamification to engage users in guessing personal traits, creating opportunities for other social apps to incorporate game elements. - **Intuitive Profile Building:** GetYou allows users to have their profiles developed by others based on uploaded photos, indicating a trend towards more intuitive and crowd-sourced profile creation. - **First Impression Testing:** GetYou provides a platform for users to test how accurately others perceive their personal traits through uploaded photos, presenting an opportunity for similar apps to explore first impression analysis. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Networking:** The gamification and crowd-sourced profile development aspects of GetYou can disrupt the social networking industry by offering users more engaging and personalized experiences. - **Market Research:** GetYou's ability to gather data on people's first impressions and user-generated profiles offers potential for disruption within the market research industry by providing unique insights into consumer perceptions. - **Dating and Matchmaking:** GetYou's approach of guessing personal traits from photos could be leveraged by dating and matchmaking apps to enhance their matching algorithms and improve user compatibility assessments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Social Personality Quizzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-insta-personality.md) - [Data-Comparing Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutually-app.md) - [Personality-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxser.md) - [Dating App Personality Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wudya.md) - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [AI-Aided Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/befake-ai-social-network.md) - [Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely.md) - [Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relationship-testing.md) - [Outfit Transformation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drippi.md)