BeReal is the latest social media app that has created a buzz amongst Gen Z. It was created in 2020, but currently got a lot of attention with a rise in app download reaching 315% in Jan 2022. It ranks 4th in the social media apps download list behind Pinterest, Snapchat, and Instagram.
BeReal encourages its users to remove filters or edit photos. Show friends their real photos for once. It is an app designed to share life without filters – ‘Be Real’!
The photo-sharing app has eliminated the features that social media buddies like Snapchat, TikTok, and Insta are devoted to like followers and filters. Alternatively, people can take genuine photos of what activities they are enjoying randomly within a short period for promoting reliability and honesty. Sounds a little complex, but let’s understand how to post on BeReal. It will help to determine if this kind of sharing is ideal or not.
Download the BeReal app
BeReal app is available on Google Play and Apple Store. Download it and get registered with a phone number, name, and username. After verification, the app is ready to use.
Add contacts & find friends
A Pop-up appears asking for access to contacts. The app aims to share photos with friends once daily at the same time. However, photos can even be shared publicly with strangers. Before posting users need to configure if they want to share the post with friends or the public.
Share photos instantly
Download the app, get registered, and start sharing photos with friends or the public. However, there is a caveat attached. Everyday users get a 2-minute time limit to capture a photo of their status or what they do. Selfies can be captured automatically at the same time. Users are sharing a blend of their faces and life in the REAL moment.
A primary photo can be a selfie and surrounding secondary based on how the camera is flipped. If you allow it, this occurs daily with push notifications telling users it is time to post on BeReal.
Delete BeReal post
Users may desire to delete some posted photos. Click on the photo and press 3 dots visible in the corner. Click on the Delete post option. Several questions will pop up asking why to delete the BeReal post. Tick the box and confirm. The post will get deleted instantly.
Discover public content
There is a ‘Friends’ and ‘Discovery’ tab. Under the ‘Discovery’ tab, public content is visible. Users can respond with ‘RealMojis’. The emojis are unique with user’s selfie variations. It means taking face selfies with appropriate expressions.
Stipulation – Users who have posted their personal Bereal Post are only eligible to see public content.
Find friends
There is a Snapchat-like map feature, where users can see their friend’s presence.
Memories
The profile page allows users to see their previous photos and the app calls it ‘Memories’. It is nice to look back and see what activities the user was doing on a specific day. There is no pressure in posting daily on BeReal as there is no editing or filtering process to consider.
How to post on BeReal seems simple – The app claims to live the moment, thus eliminating time and consideration!