Snapchat: Everything you need to know

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We’re at a point now where most social media platforms have some sort of paid subscription service. These offer additional features and functionality that make them worth the money. Snapchat has one and it’s called Snapchat+. If you’re curious as to what Snapchat+ is, you’ve come to the right place.

Here’s everything you need to know about Snapchat+. We’ll dive into what this platform is all about, what features you get with it, and whether or not you should part with the money each month. We’ll do our best to answer any questions that you’ll have.

What is Snapchat+?

Snapchat+ is a subscription service for the app that grants you two main benefits. Firstly, you’ll be able to try out new and experimental features before people who aren’t subscribed. Next, this service grants you some fun exclusive features that you won’t get with the free version.

How do I sign up for Snapchat+?

Signing up for Snapchat+ is easy. In the app, tap on your profile picture on the top left corner. Then, tap on the gear icon on the top right of your profile. One of the items on the settings screen will say “Snapchat+”. You’ll see the subscribe button. When you do that, you’ll choose the payment method that you want to use. After that, you’ll have access to the exclusive features.

How much does it cost?

There are two plans that you can get. If you want to pay monthly, it will cost you $3.99/month. If you want to pay by the year, it will cost you $29.99/year. You save 33% by buying the yearly plan, so if you have the money to spare, that might be the way to go.

How do I cancel my plan?

If you want to cancel your Snapchat+ plan, you’ll need to go through your app store. If you are on Android, go to the Play Store and tap on your profile picture on the top right of the interface. Then, tap on the Payments & subscriptions button. On that screen, go to the Subscriptions button. You’ll see the Snapchat+ button on the list of items. Tap on it and tap the Cancel subscription button.

What features do you get with the subscription?

When you subscribe, you’ll have access to a list of fun and useful features that make it worth the $3.99.

Custom app icon and chat wallpaper

With Snapchat+, you’ll be able to change the appearance of the app icon. There are 93 options to choose from, and there are different themes that suit your interests.

If you want to change the background in your chat, you can do that. These all help you customize your Snapchat experience.

Generative chat/profile wallpapers

If you don’t like the list of wallpapers that come with Snapchat, then you can make your own. This feature will let you use generative AI to generate your own wallpapers.

This also goes for the background in your profile. These are for people who really want to personalize their Snapchat experience.

#1 BFF

You’re likely to have that one Snapchat friend that you chat with more than anyone else. This could be your best friend. Well, what better way to show it than to designate them as your BFF? This user will be pinned to the top of your chat history.

More best friends

Free users are able to designate up to 8 best friends on the platform. Well, if you sign up for Snapchat+, then you’ll be able to add up to 16 best friends.

Extra Snap replay

Don’t you wish you could get another chance to look at your friend’s Snap? Well, with the subscription, you get one more chance to see.

Story rewatch

While free users can see how many friends have watched their snaps, this feature will tell you how many friends have actually rewatched your snaps. This is to see how people are liking your content.

Post view emoji

When your friend views your Snap, this will put a little emoji. It’s not a huge feature, but it’s a nice and fun addition.

Snapchat+ badge

This one isn’t a significant feature, it’s more of a status symbol. When you sign up, there will be a badge next to your name letting others know that you’re a Snapchat+ user.

Friend Solar System

The Friend Solar System will show you who your closest friends are. In the solar system. you will be represented as a sun, and your five best friends will be represented as planets. The closest planet will be the one you chat with the most, and the furthest will be the one you talk to the least out of the five.

This feature is neat because you’re able to see other people’s solar systems. It’s fun to see who other people’s best friends are.

Custom notification tones

With this feature, you’ll be able to set different tones for different users. So, you can give your friends unique notification tones.

Priority Story replies/Story boosts

If you reply to a story from a Snapchat star you idolize, it will be much easier for them to see your reply.

What if YOU want to be a Snapchat star yourself? Well, Snapchat+ will make it easier for people to see your posts. This will definitely encourage you to make more posts.

My AI bio

All users are able to use My AI. This is the ChatGPT-powered chatbot that Snapchat brought earlier in 2023. Well, if you really want to be granular and personalize your AI, you can give it a bio.

Custom map appearance

Users are to use the map feature to see where their friends are using an in-app map. Well, with a Snapchat+ subscription, you’ll be able to customize the look of your map avatar.

2023-08-31 15:07:20