Software · head to head
BeReal vs Shapr
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BeReal app is free to download with no paid tier disclosed in its App Store listing; Shapr the Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.
- They diverge on capability: BeReal covers Daily Photo Prompt, Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BeReal and Shapr actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BeReal
- Daily Photo Prompt
- Dual Camera Capture
- RealMojis
- Discovery Tab
- Memories
- Late Posts Tracking
Only in Shapr
- Swipe-Based Matching
- Daily Suggestions
- Goal-Based Networking
- Messaging
- LinkedIn Integration
- Location-Based
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BeReal
- App is free to download with no paid tier disclosed in its App Store listing
Shapr
- The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.
Pricing, plan by plan
BeReal
Free- FreeFree
- Daily BeReal
- RealMojis
- Friends Feed
Shapr
Free- FreeFree
- Daily Profiles
- Messaging
- Swipe Matching
- Premium$19.99/month
- Unlimited Swipes
- See Who Viewed
- Priority Profiles
Which should you pick?
Choose BeReal if
- You need daily photo prompt.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want dual camera capture.
Choose Shapr if
- You need swipe-based matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want daily suggestions.
Questions people ask
- Is BeReal or Shapr better?
- Neither clearly leads. BeReal starts at Free and Shapr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BeReal or Shapr?
- BeReal starts at Free and Shapr at Free.
- Does BeReal or Shapr run on more platforms?
- Both run on Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use BeReal for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can BeReal do that Shapr cannot?
- BeReal covers Daily Photo Prompt, Dual Camera Capture, RealMojis, Discovery Tab. Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. Both handle Ios support, Android support.