Yope is a photo-sharing app with 2.2 million monthly active users allowing sharing of photos, videos, and audio in private groups.Despite its traction, convincing friends to download yet another social media app like Yope can be challenging.Yope differentiates itself by focusing on sharing photos with close friends rather than a wider audience.The app raised $4.65 million in seed funding and boasts features like daily streaks and recap of daily activities.The author faced difficulties in getting friends to join and utilize Yope effectively, requiring a group to function.Yope provides a private space for sharing content within a select group, ensuring privacy and limited visibility.The experience on Yope included real-time updates on friends' lives and interactive features like Live Activities.Despite some reservations, Yope offers a unique way to share moments with close friends without the pressure of a large audience.Yope's concept of a shared camera roll without influencer or stranger content aims to create a personalized social media experience.The app's challenge lies in attracting entire groups of friends rather than just individuals due to its design and focus on private sharing.