# Social Livestream Apps Mirrativ is a New Streaming App That Combines Twitch and Periscope By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-09-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirrativ References: [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/news/mirrativ-twitch-periscope-streaming-app/) Mirrativ is a recently launched livestreaming app that combines the functions of the already popular [Twitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing) and Periscope apps. Mirrativ, the word itself a portmanteau of "mirror" and "narrative," allows users to broadcast their smartphone or tablet screen to interested parties. The unique capability of Mirrativ is that it allows users to interact while they are live-streaming another's screen. The announcement of Mirrativ comes only days after the launch of [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-switcher-mobile-app) Gaming, an Android app and community for watching live video. Mirrativ is the first livestreaming app to allow user participation from a smartphone or tablet rather than a computer. Although the focus of Mirrativ has been positioned around gaming, it has the capability of sharing anything happening on your screen, whether that is [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broadcast-channels) editing or making a calendar event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Livestreaming Apps:** Opportunity for new apps that combine multiple functionalities into one, creating a seamless user experience. - **User Participation:** Opportunity to enhance livestreaming apps by allowing users to interact with each other while watching a stream. - **Mobile Livestreaming:** Opportunity to develop apps that enable livestreaming directly from smartphones and tablets, making it more accessible to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Opportunity to create new gaming platforms that leverage livestreaming technology to enhance user engagement. - **Social Media:** Opportunity for social media platforms to integrate livestreaming functionalities, allowing users to share their screen activities in real-time. - **Productivity Tools:** Opportunity to develop livestreaming apps for productivity purposes, such as sharing screen tutorials or collaborating on projects remotely. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooperative Stream Viewing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing.md) - [Mobile Streaming App Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitch-stories.md) - [Metaverse Livestreaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arohar.md) - [Multi-Camera Live Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-3.md) - [Social Live Streaming Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-live-stream.md) - [Multi-Camera Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-switcher-mobile-app.md) - [Interactive Game Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-game-streaming.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md) - [Instant Screen Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miruni-snapit.md)