LypStar View website Google Play

Editor's review

Published 15 Dec 2020

There's little doubt that Tik Tok has made a seriously big splash since it appeared a couple of years ago. However, the revelations that the Chinese were about to steal our identities caused it to be frowned on by some. It got to the point where Governments were talking about banning it from our devices unless it was bought by non-Chinese sources. So, it was inevitable, I guess, that someone would come up with an alternative pretty soon. LypStar is one of the first to raise its head and become a potential contender. 

So, what exactly does LypStar have to offer? Well, it's a short video creation app and a video editor where you can show off your 'talents.' But, that's not all, as it's also a vehicle for sharing your favorite trending music videos. It doesn't really matter what your talents may be - it can be dance, lip-syncing, free style, magic tricks, juggling or simply a performance video - it's more about putting yourself out there and having your two minutes of fun and fame. The bottom line is that it has to be entertaining and, if it is deemed to be by your audience, you could have a viral sensation on your hands. 

Apps like LypStar and Tik Tok have captured the attention of the younger generation more than most other things under the various forms of lockdown that we've undergone. Gone are the days of social media platforms like Facebook - and even Instagram to a certain extent - for the youngies these days because apps like LypStar provide the entertainment they are looking for. Users are encouraged to go the whole hog and record and upload their specific talent on a short video and share it with friends and family - either publicly or privately - as well as the wider LypStar community. To watch the best content, the app's clever algorithms will find and 'choose' the best trending videos to watch and enjoy. Either that or you can simply auto-scroll through all the latest for a seamless watching experience. 

You can utilize LypStar's extensive music library and editing features to create your videos or upload your own tunes. There are great tutorial videos available to show you how to show off your talents to the fullest extent. Either go solo or create duets with your friends and get discovered using trending hashtags, taking part in video challenges or being profiled on the user's For You pages. What's more, you can choose whether your video viewers can comment on your post or not and you can save videos to view later. Create new friends by sending and receiving private messages from people that you follow and who also follow you and get notifications when people respond to your posts 

Unlike some other social media platforms, there are no limits to how many people you can follow or how many follow you on LypStar. If you like, you can connect your personal profile to all your other social media accounts and share your favorite videos there too. Earn top ranking based on your Lypstar use and you can even send and receive gifts to and from your favorite people. You don't need any special equipment to enjoy Lypstar because everything you need including audio and video players are all available from your smartphone already. Not only is it a fine way to show off your talents, it's also a great way to make new friends all over the world.