# Audio-Only Social Networks The 'Dabel' Social Audio App Lets Anyone Start a Conversation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-audio-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/dabel) & [dabel.app](https://dabel.app/?ref=betalist) The 'Dabel' social audio app is an audio-only social network that will enable users to connect with one another using only their voice to start conversions in an open environment. The platform enables users to [start lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farcaster) that can be set with a theme or a tag and provides all participants with the ability to have their say and be heard by their peers. Hosts can choose a background image and add in ambient sounds to further immerse users in the experience within a specific lounge. The 'Dabel' social audio app takes a different approach to social networking that is great to help friends chat with one another, while also providing a way for new people to interact with one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Audio-only Socializing:** The rise of audio-only social networks like Dabel present an opportunity for innovation in creating interactive and engaging experiences through sound. - **Voice-activated Communities:** The emergence of voice-only interactions in social networks presents a unique opportunity for creating novel applications for communities that have a more immersive, multi-sensorial experience. - **Ambient-sound Integration:** Integrating ambient sounds in social audio apps like Dabel paves the way for creating rich, storytelling experiences in various industries like entertainment, gaming or guided wellness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can leverage the concept of social audio apps like Dabel and create their own audio-only communities to engage users with a more intimate and personal approach. - **Entertainment:** The introduction of audio-only socializing can transform the way entertainment is delivered with new formats that explore and utilize sound in innovative ways. - **Wellness:** Incorporating ambient sound scapes and guided voice prompts in wellness apps can make more engaging and immersive experiences for users with added emotional and relaxation benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audio Conversation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roads-audio.md) - [Community-Oriented Audio Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-platform.md) - [Anonymous Audio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfuse.md) - [Radio-Style Chat Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amp.md) - [Audio People Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/november-app.md) - [Social Podcast Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podopolo-app.md) - [Social Music Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-experiences.md) - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [Community-Focused Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convo-podcast-app.md)