Essences vs Also

Essences curates topics(hives) grounded in real-life experiences, inviting users to share their personal stories and/or messages. When a story resonates with another user—echoing a fragment of their own life's essence—they can acknowledge this connection by highlighting it with a yellow hexagon. This shape, symbolically known as a building block of life, underscores the story's significance as a foundational element in their personal narrative.

Also is a camera chat app that understands your feelings. Think if snap and voice notes had a baby but your text include the emotional tones of how they’re feeling! HOW IT WORKS 1. Yap to besties with one click 2. Reply to a story with speech to text that includes the emotional tones of how you’re feeling 3. Your friend can see your emotions according to the color of of the text bubble or double clicking on a message to gain more understanding. YAP TO BESTIES WITH ONE CLICK - Click the action button, and yap to your bestie instsntly REPLY TO STORIES WITH TONE - When you reply to stories Also lets you know the tone of your expression - Also lets your friend know by coloring the text bubble accordingly REACT & VIEW FRIEND’S STORIES - React to a friend’s story directly from your lock screen - Activity tab shows who viewed and reacted to your story CHAT & UNDERSTAND MEANING - Simply double click on a message if you’re ever confused about what your friend said - Wheel swipe between contacts conveniently to chat with multiple friends seamlessly