Summary
- Snapchat+ is a paid subscription service within the Snapchat app available in the US.
- The subscription unlocks exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features to enhance user experience.
- Pricing for Snapchat+ is $4 per month, $22 for 6 months, or $40 for a year.
Launching in 2022, Snap proved the rumor mill correct and announced a paid subscription service called Snapchat+ (or Snapchat Plus). Being one of the most popular apps out there, it was only a matter of time before some paid subscription was added for users to opt into.
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What is Snapchat+?
Exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features
Snapchat+ is a paid subscription offered within the Snapchat mobile app. It unlocks new features before anyone else gets a chance to use them. On a support page for Snapchat+, Snap described these features as "exclusive, experimental, and pre-release", and said they will "enhance and customize your Snapchat experience, enabling you to dive deeper into the parts of the app you use the most".
Some of these features include a story rewatch indicator, custom app themes, priority story replies, story boost, and many more.
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How much does Snapchat+ cost?
It isn't going to break the bank
Snapchat+
- Free trial
- Yes
- Pricing
- Starts at $3.99 per month
Snapchat+ is Snapchat's premium subscription service.
In the US, you can get Snapchat+ for $4 per month, $22 for 6 months, or $40 per year.
Snapchat is currently offering a deal where you can get Snapchat+ for 99 cents your first month.
Which features come with Snapchat+?
What do you get for your subscription?
Snapchat+ subscribers get access to the following features, with more added all the time:
- Pin #1 Best Friend: Quickly access your top friend's chat.
- Story Rewatch Indicator: See the rewatch counts of your stories.
- Custom App Icon: Personalize your app icon with exclusive designs.
- Custom App Themes: Customize your app's interface.
- Snapchat+ Badge: Display a badge on your profile for your subscription.
- Solar System: Visualize your closest Snapchat connections.
- Priority Story Replies: Ensure your story replies are seen first.
- Post View Emoji: Choose an emoji for post views.
- Bitmoji Backgrounds: Refresh your Bitmoji's backgrounds.
- Custom Story Expiration: Set your preferred story lifespan.
- Capturing Color: Adjust your photo and video colors in-app.
- Custom Notification Sounds: Assign unique sounds for notifications.
- Friend Snapscore Change: Get alerts for friends' score changes.
- Chat Wallpapers: Customize your chat screen backgrounds.
- Custom Capture Buttons: Redesign your snap button's functionality.
- Gift Snapchat+: Gift a subscription to friends.
- Story Boost: Increase your story's visibility.
- Map Appearance: Customize your map presence.
- Replay Again: Replay snaps multiple times.
- Create a Bio for My AI: Create a bio for your AI's profile.
- Extended Best Friends List: Expand your best friends list.
- One free monthly Snapstreak Restore: Restore a Snapstreak for free each month.
- Custom Chat Colors: Customize chat message colors.
- Home Tab: Simplify navigation with a personalized tab.
- Free Dreams: Access unique dream-like filters.
- Peek a Peek: Peek at snaps without opening them.
- AI Captions: Auto-generate smart captions for snaps.
- AI Creative Tools: Use AI for enhanced snap editing.
- Snapstreak Reminders: Get reminders to maintain streaks.
- Tiny Snaps: Send less intrusive, smaller snaps.
- Snapscore Multiplier: Accelerate your Snapscore growth.
- Story Timestamps: Mark snaps with their creation time.
- Story View Notifications: Get notified when your stories are viewed.
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How to subscribe to Snapchat+
It's easy
- Open and log in to the Snapchat mobile app.
- Go to your Profile
- Tap on the Snapchat+ banner card at the top.
- Choose a subscription to start your 7-day free trial.
Need help? If you don’t see the Snapchat+ card, you may have to dismiss other banner cards in your Profile first.
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Should you try Snapchat+?
There is a free trial
Whether you should try Snapchat+ depends on how much you use Snapchat and what features are important to you. If the exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features offered by Snapchat+ -- like story rewatch indicators, custom themes, and priority replies -- seem beneficial and worth the cost of $4 per month, $22 for 6 months, or $40 for a year, then it could be a worthwhile investment. Plus, there's a 7-day free trial that allows you to explore these features before committing financially.
FAQ
Q: Where is Snapchat+ available?
Snapchat+ is available to all iPhone and Android users in the US.
Q: How is Snapchat+ different from regular Snapchat?
Snapchat+ is a premium tier of the regular Snapchat, offering exclusive features like Story Boosts and priority replies that aren't available to free users. It's tailored for users who want to get more out of their Snapchat experience with extra customization and visibility options.
Q: Can you cancel a Snapchat+ subscription anytime?
Yes, you can cancel Snapchat+ anytime. Simply go to your profile, tap on the Snapchat+ banner, and follow the instructions to manage your subscription. Make sure to cancel at least 24 hours before your next billing date to avoid further charges. You'll continue to have access to the features until the end of the paid period.