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3 New Apps Trying to Connect Gen Z

These apps are offering new ways for Gen Z to tailor their experiences messaging and meeting new people… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Messaging app Daze is gaining Gen Z attention on TikTok
  • Sober dating app DryBaby has an alcohol-free social calendar for the sober-curious
  • Azar is bringing back random video chat
Young people primarily use “social” media for entertainment, and while that sometimes fosters communities, they’re still craving more connection as many work from home or don’t go out to mingle with strangers the way previous gens did. And dating apps just aren’t cutting it anymore, so the constantly launching new apps that are completely focused on connection and talking are earning attention. Whether it’s for dating, messaging, or anonymous connections across the world, platform developers are coming up with new angles to entice Gen Z into finding connections.  We’re often keeping brands up-to-date on new apps they should be watching for....

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