can send comments to interact with the streamers. Viewers and streamers can become friends. Viewers can choose the live they want to join based on a variety of topics or the nationality of the participants. The app includes a swiping feature, similar to the dating app Tinder, to swipe on other people profiles with similar age and messaging features. Users can choose to see only profiles with specific location, or specific gender. Unlike many social networks, Yubo does not offer a "like" function on its app, and the app is not based on the "followers" count . Snap Camera Inc. In December 2020, Yubo through its partnership with Snapchat, the AR lenses from the Snap Inc. camera kit were included directly in the app. Gender and pronouns For Pride Month of 2021, Yubo has added 35 new gender options for users to identify with on the app. The list has been compiled with the UK NGO Mermaids. Pixels In Mid-July 2021, Yubo launched its Pixels collection. This was a collaboration with pixel artist Banfan to create collectible digital art representing qualities, moods and personalities. Yubo users were purchase these in-app and can start their own collection or send it to their friends. YuBucks In July 2021, Yubo launched its Virtual currency. The application's business model is based on in-app microtransaction system and not advertisements. Available in the Yubo store, YuBucks can be purchased in packs or via a weekly or monthly subscription system. Yubo is based around microtransactions which allow users to, for example, give more visibility to their profile. Add by tag Tags are categories that allows users to share their interests. In November 2021, Yubo launched Add by Tag. Using the feature users can search for people with specific tags to find friends. Communities Yubo consists of two communities, one for young people aged 13–17 and an adult community for people aged 18 and over. Members of one community can only interact with other people in their group and cannot communicate with anyone of the opposite community for safety reasons and child protection. Verified Profiles The app uses face-recognition and age-estimation technology on every photo uploaded during sign up. The website app says if a user is under 13 or if an adult has given a wrong age. Moreover, Yubo scans Google to see if user has collected a photo on internet to feed his profile, and every