# Story-Enhancing Social Tools 'Storybeat' Adds Music to the Story Features on Social Media By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-25 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybeat References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/storybeat) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storybeat/id1381520124?mt=8) There are hundreds of millions, if not billions, of users on social media platforms, so it's more than a little bit challenging to stand out from the horde; 'Storybeat' is a tool that helps give users a bit of difference in a sea of homogeneity. The app lets users create stories a la [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-and-snapchat), [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-9), and more that come with [musical accompaniment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunestory), adding a dynamism that other users aren't likely to have. The primary feature of Storybeat is its music. The app is loaded with the top tracks in a wide variety of genres, including pop, rock, rap, reggaeton, trap, electronic, R&B, and country, so users can include the music that most expresses their personality. Since Storybeat is a standalone app that's separate from any of the major social networks, users can share their story creations on any platform they choose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Story-enhancing Social Tools:** Storybeat adds music to social media stories, creating a unique and engaging user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile App Development:** Developers can create similar standalone apps that enhance social media storytelling with unique features like music. - **Music Streaming:** Music streaming platforms can explore partnerships with social media platforms to offer integrated music features for enhanced storytelling. - **Social Media Marketing:** Brands and marketers can leverage Storybeat-like tools to create compelling and interactive social media campaigns that incorporate music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Sticker Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-9.md) - [Visualized Social Streaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-and-snapchat.md) - [Music Mashups Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashapp-music.md) - [Musical Social Media Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-network-for-musicians.md) - [Music-Focused Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicboard.md) - [Shareable In-App Streaming Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-8.md) - [Interactive Growth Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appstorys.md) - [Social Posting Musical Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-carousels.md) - [Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamselect.md)