Moments vs Stories vs Discover Posts: Which Should You Use?

Not every photo is for everyone. Yapie has three sharing spaces with different audiences and lifespans.

	Stories	Moments	Discover
Audience	Contacts or close friends	Contacts or close friends	Everyone
Lifespan	24 hours	Stays	Stays
Discovery by strangers	No	No	Yes (hashtags, search)
Best for	Quick, casual updates	Life updates for people you know	Public ideas, work, creativity

#Stories

Tap the **story bubble** at the top of your chat list. Add a photo or a coloured text card. Choose **who can see it** — your contacts or **close friends** only. Stories disappear after **24 hours**.

#Moments

A private feed like WeChat Moments. Post text and photos for **your contacts** or **close friends**. Friends can like and comment; strangers can't see them.

#Discover posts

Public posts with **hashtags**, **follows**, **reposts** and **tips**. Choose who can reply. See the [Discover guide](/blog/discover-public-feed-guide).

#Close friends

Mark people as **close friends** from their profile (**Close friend (sees close-friends stories)**). Share more personal stories and Moments with just them.

#Quick decision guide

- "Look at this sunset!" → **Story**. - "We got engaged!" (for people you know) → **Moment**. - "Here's my guide to remote jobs" → **Discover post**.

#Frequently asked questions

How long do Yapie stories last?

24 hours.

Who can see my Moments?

Your contacts, or only your close friends if you choose.

What's the difference between Moments and Discover?

Moments are private to people you know; Discover posts are public and searchable.