# Social Photo-Sharing Apps This App Uses Photos to Help Like-Minded People Connect By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-photosharing References: [pcadvisor](http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/feature/social-networks/7-new-social-media-apps-that-could-be-big-in-2016-3587091/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hyper/id928505941?mt=8) 'Hyper' is a social photo-sharing app that helps users connect with like-minded individuals. As evident from the success of [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likelike), there is a strong demand for social spaces where users can share photos with one another. This app provides a new platform for helping like-minded individuals connect through images. Hyper is a free app that allows users to share photos and connect with other individuals in their immediate area. The app works by using [hashtags and geotags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlocal-social-networks) to help users in the same location discover new activities and venues. Unlike Instagram, the app has a voting feature so that users can get feedback on a new hairstyle or an up-and-coming restaurant. Another feature that makes the app unique is that users can choose to remain anonymous if they are simply looking for a platform for sharing their thoughts and ideas. The social photo-sharing app is ideal for Millennials and Gen X consumers who are used to expressing themselves online through images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 54% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Photo-sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new social photo-sharing app that focuses on connecting like-minded individuals through images. - **Geotagging and Hashtags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that utilizes geotagging and hashtags to help users discover new activities and venues in their immediate area. - **Anonymous Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a photo-sharing app that allows users to remain anonymous while sharing thoughts and ideas. ### Where This Applies - **Social Networking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new social networking platform specifically designed for photo-sharing and connecting like-minded individuals. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mobile applications that incorporate geotagging and hashtags to enhance user experiences and connect them with local activities and venues. - **Online Communities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online community platform that allows anonymous sharing of thoughts and ideas through photos, catering to users who prefer privacy and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Location-Based Photo Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-picture-albums.md) - [Private Social Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-app.md) - [Real-Time Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentshub.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-branding-app.md) - [Image-Sharing Social Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapse-1.md) - [Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viberse-app.md) - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [Social Camera Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapfit1.md) - [Social Professional Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemind-app.md)