Most social media platforms have paid versions of their apps that come with special features. Snap recently unveiled their all-new premium Snapchat Plus service. Here’s everything you need to know about the premium app, including its price, features, and how to sign up.
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Snapchat Plus is gradually rolling out to all iPhone and Android users but as expected this depends on your location. Check out the end of this article which countries this new feature is available. The new premium app costs $3.99 (UGX 15,000) a month, $21.99 for six months, or $39.99 (UGX 83,000) for a year — after a weeklong free trial.
The company said that Snapchat Plus is meant for users who “spend most of their time communicating with their closest friends on Snap. That’s probably why the new premium app’s new features are pretty minor additions, made for Snapchat’s true power users.
The three main features that the company is advertising to attract Plus users are:
- The ability to change Snapchat’s app icon
- A way to see who’s rewatched your Stories
- A special pin that lets you mark specific friends as BFFs
Snapchat Plus users will also get a badge on their profile, and the ability to see their friends’ “Ghost Trails” on the map — in other words, a history of where they’ve been lately.
Snapchat plus is expected to get more features in the future according to Snap Inc, but not all of them will be exclusive to premium users. It seems like Plus will be more of a testing ground, where premium users or beta testers can test out new features before they’re released to everyone. Do not expect to get a separate app on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store., so here is how to sign up.
How to get Snapchat Plus
To be honest it will take some time for most users to get Snapchat Plus. But for those who are legible, first, make sure that Snapchat is updated.
1. Once Snapchat is opened, tap your profile icon in the top-left corner to open your profile page.
2. If Snapchat Plus is available to you, you’ll see a gold-tinted banner advertising it below your name. Tap the banner.
3. Choose what kind of subscription you want — one month, six months, or a year — and then tap Start 7-Day Free Trial.
4. Depending on your device, sign up using your Apple ID account, Google account, or a linked debit or credit card.
Once the payment processes, a menu will appear explaining some of the features that Snapchat Plus gives you, and allowing you to turn each of them on or off.
Snapchat Plus is free for a week. Once that week is up, you’ll be charged for whatever subscription you picked.
To stop your subscription, open your profile and tap the gear icon in the top-right, and then Snapchat+. Tap Manage your Subscription to open the page that lets you cancel. You’ll need to use the same device you used to sign up.
Snapchat Plus is available at launch in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. We’ll expand to more countries over time.
