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Neptune: The Creative TikTok Alternative

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-15T11:48:28.222270+05:30

- Neptune is a new short-form video app set to compete with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. - Currently in beta, it has 970 testers and 400,000 people on the waitlist. - Founded by Ashley Darling, the app focuses on creativity over follower counts. - Neptune's unique feature allows creators to hide likes and follower counts, reducing pressure. - The app plans to launch on the App Store next week, with a Google Play Store release in six months. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/14/meet-neptune-a-tiktok-alternative-where-creators-can-hide-likes-and-follower-counts/)

Neptune is a new short-form video app set to compete with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Currently in beta, it has 970 testers and 400,000 people on the waitlist.
Founded by Ashley Darling, the app focuses on creativity over follower counts.
Neptune's unique feature allows creators to hide likes and follower counts, reducing pressure.
The app plans to launch on the App Store next week, with a Google Play Store release in six months.

Source: TechCrunch