BeReal. Your friends for real.

What BeReal does

BeReal is a social app for sharing a quick photo with friends when the app sends its daily prompt. The post uses the phone’s front and rear cameras, showing both the person taking the picture and something around them. It is aimed at casual updates rather than carefully edited or highly produced posts, so it may suit people who want a simple way to see what friends are doing.

How sharing works

When the notification arrives, users have a short window to take and share their daily photo. Friends can view each other’s posts and respond with comments or RealMojis, which use a person’s own reaction rather than a standard emoji. The app also includes a Discovery feed for posts shared more broadly, while past daily photos can be kept in a Memories archive.

Things to consider

• The timing is central: the daily alert and limited posting window are part of the app’s design, but may feel intrusive to people who prefer to post on their own schedule.
• Photos show context: using both cameras can reveal more of the surrounding setting than a conventional selfie, so users should check what is visible before sharing.
• It is social by design: the experience depends on having friends who use the app and respond to posts.

At a glance

BeReal. Your friends for real. is listed in the Social category and is made by VOODOO. It has a rating of 4.38 out of 5 from 348,087 ratings, with 10,000,000+ installs. Those figures show broad adoption, while the rating offers a quick indication of how the app has been received by its users.