Meet Neptune, a TikTok alternative where creators can hide likes and follower counts 

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Neptune is one of the newest short-form video apps on the block seeking to compete with major players like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.  The app, currently in beta, has attracted attention from hundreds of thousands of users, with 970 testers participating and 400,000 people on the waitlist, per the company.

Additionally, users can add a cover photo to their profiles, imitating what X and other networking apps offer.

The app, currently in beta, has attracted attention from hundreds of thousands of users, with 970 testers participating and 400,000 people on the waitlist, per the company.

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Author / Journalist: Lauren Forristal

Category: Technology

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Published On: 2025-04-14 @ 18:57:44 (1 weeks ago)

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