A Snapchat alternative from the social media king

Just like Snapchat, Slingshot lets you share photos and videos with the guarantee that the files will self-destruct after a few minutes. It might look like Slingshot is just another privacy-friendly app, but unlike Snapchat, its based on an unusual system of mutually sharing content.

Share moments of your life- for a few seconds

To use Slingshot, you’ll need to register an account, along with your phone number. Then, you can start taking pictures (even selfies) or shoot short videos to send to your Facebook friends or contacts, which can be imported through Facebook or your phonebook.

Similar to Snapchat, the shared content will self-destruct after a few seconds on the screen, and you won’t be able to get it back. Be warned, however: the peculiarity of Slingshot is that the recipient has to send a photo or video message in return before they can open the received file.

Before sending, pictures can be retouched by adding a caption or drawing on the image. You also have the option to let Slingshot to save the image in your gallery before you send it.

Suitable for all

Slingshot is all about simplicity : the options are minimal but clear, and the interface is really useable. It takes seconds to take and share a photo with someone, and you can fine tune the image by adding a caption or drawing on it.

Mutual sharing seems unconvincing

Slingshot is a viable alternative to Snapchat in that it works well, is intuitive, and forces your content to self-destruct after a few seconds.

Unfortunately, one of its key methods of use may be unconvincing for some: you have to give to receive. Slingshot evolves on the philosophy of Snapchat, based on mutual sharing **, by making it mandatory.** . This idea, however, creates a practical problem. The recipient of the image will more likely than not resort to sending random photos of the wall so that they can view the image or video they’ve received.

Slingshot lets you quickly share moments—little and big—with lots of people at once.

Shoot a photo or video of what you’re up to and sling it to a bunch of friends. They won’t be able to see your shot until they sling something back. Tap on a shot to react, or simply swipe it away.

• Stay in touch: Capture photos and videos of moments you want to share with friends
• Go shot for shot: To unlock new shots, first you have to sling something back
• Enjoy it while it lasts: Once you swipe a shot away, it’ll no longer be viewable
• Send a quick reply: After unlocking a shot, respond with your reaction
• Get creative: Express yourself with captions and drawings
• Look when you want: View unlocked shots later if you’re busy

Download now and give it a, uh, shot.