Lemon8 and TikTok are two very different apps that serve different audiences. TikTok is a short-form video platform first, and its algorithm is great at showing users the content they want to see.
Lemon8, on the other hand, is a photo-first platform. Additionally, the app heavily focuses on aesthetically pleasing lifestyle content, like fashion, makeup, skincare, and travel. In my experience using both apps, TikTok appeals to a more general audience — anyone can go on TikTok and find creators and content they’re interested in, even if it’s a niche topic.
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Lemon8’s user base consists mostly of young women who use the app as a visual blog. You won’t find content about sports, history, current events, or anything else. I kept Lemon8 downloaded on my phone for about a week before I realized the app wasn’t for me.
Of course, every app has its pitfalls in the beginning. When it was first created, TikTok was an app for lip-syncing and dancing, but over the years, it’s become a completely different platform. If TikTok goes under, a similar transformation could happen on Lemon8 — if it doesn’t get banned first.
Source: Robotics - zdnet.com
