2 Stoke
Sometimes social media is more than social media. It’s invasive, broad, riddled with spam, and can keep people from actually getting out and being, well, social.
While one of the lesser-known apps, Stoke markets itself as “social media reinvented.” There are no ads. They don’t share or tag users’ data. They don’t try to show them posts they might like. Stoke just aims to connect people without all the extras.
This barebones approach is very different than apps like Path that aim to give you a more private approach to social media. Instead, Stoke feels like a get-in-get-out experience where people can ask questions and share stories about friends. Like and comment on posts. Add a profile photo and contact information. And really, that’s about it.
Users looking for a basic social app that doesn’t feel like all the others will probably really enjoy Stoke. It’s different. But it’s a good different.