PLOXX vs Yubo
Active, French app for teens
Yubo is the French app closest to PLOXX in audience: young people who want friends, not dating. But everything runs through a signup with a profile and live video rooms where you show your face. PLOXX keeps the one-click, no-account spirit and lets you choose an avatar over your face.
| Feature | PLOXX | Yubo |
|---|---|---|
| No signup | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Video chat | ✅ | ✅ |
| Text chat | ✅ | ✅ |
| Language filter | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Interest filter | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Persistent friends | ✅ | ✅ |
| Levels and badges | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Active moderation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mobile-friendly | ✅ | ✅ |
| French UI | ✅ | ✅ |
| No dark patterns | ✅ | ⚠️ |
About Yubo
Yubo is a French app, launched in Paris, aimed explicitly at teenagers and young adults. Its positioning is clear: making friends, not dating - the same intent as PLOXX.
Its format differs from random chat: you fill in a profile, discover people by swiping, and join live group video rooms. It is a mobile app, with mandatory signup and genuine work on age verification.
What it does well
- Friendship-first positioning like PLOXX, with a real French community.
- Age verification taken seriously, which is rare in this space.
- Live group rooms: pleasant once you already know people.
Where it falls short
- Mandatory signup and profile: no anonymity, and friction at the door.
- Everything runs through live video where you show yourself: no option to stay behind an avatar.
- Mobile app only, no direct use from a browser.
- Some features rely on in-app purchases.
Our verdict
Yubo and PLOXX target the same audience with the same healthy intent, by two opposite routes. Yubo asks for a profile and puts you on video; PLOXX asks for nothing and lets you choose webcam, text or avatar. If showing your face to strangers holds you back, PLOXX is built for exactly that.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yubo a French app?
Yes, Yubo was created in France. It is one of the few players in the space with a genuine French-speaking base, like PLOXX.
Do you need an account for Yubo?
Yes, signup with a profile is mandatory. PLOXX works the other way: no account, no email, just an anonymous ID generated in your browser.
Can you use Yubo without showing your face?
The experience centres on live video. On PLOXX you can chat in text only or appear as an avatar, never showing your face.