What is Cameo app?

Cameo – service for booking personalized video shout-outs from your favorite people.

Estimated Annual Revenue – $2.6M;
Web traffic – 2.55M/mo;
Downloads – 140k/mo (SensorTower* Dec 2021 updated);
Co-Founder & CEO – Steven Galanis;
Founded – 2017;
Platform – iOS, Android, Web.

• https://twitter.com/BookCameo – 46.6K Followers
• https://www.facebook.com/Cameo/ – 104K Followers
• https://www.instagram.com/cameo/ – 352k Followers

How does the Cameo-like app work?

Cameo is mobile apps and website that connects C-list and B-list celebrities from the music, sports, and film industries with fans who would like to receive personalized video messages or send them to their friends.
This app allows users to wish their friends a happy birthday with a personalized video from, for example, Snoop Dogg. Prices are different for every celebrity and range from $15 to $10,000.

How to get a shoutout from a celebrity?

A shoutout can be defined as an acknowledgement by a person of another’s presence, social status, or accomplishment. A shoutout can be given through various channels such as social media, emails or text messages. Celebrities often use their power to give shoutouts to fans who are influential in their industry.

I found several alternatives and similar apps or websites that can be used.

Starsona is a web platform that publishes reviews and videos of artists.
iOS & Android
Downloads < 5k
Revenue < $5k

Thrillz – celebrity shoutout

Thrillz is a website made by fans for fans. Unlike Cameo, it is available in the UK as well as the US and other parts of the world and was created to give fans “direct and instant access to the people we admire”. 

A new app on the market allows you to meet your favorite celebrities using virtual interactions. Users can do this by organising personal zoom calls or video shout-outs with the subscribed talent on the platform. All that’s needed is signing up and browsing the site to find celebrity matches.

Celebrities have been the most wanted people in the world for a long time. Fans can meet their favorite celebrity, or even shout-out to them, by using this app. The app will organize a live video call with the famous person and you can talk to them in real time.

There are multiple categories on the website, including sections for US and UK reality TV stars, musicians, actors and influencers. Prices vary depending on who you request.

Greetzly is an online platform that allows fans to receive personal video greetings from their idols.
Founded: 2014
by AB42 GmbH
Downloads < 5k

Celebrity Video Messaging

Celebrity Video Messaging is a platform like Cameo for celebrities to record personal videos messages for birthdays, proposals and endorsements.
Founded: 2013
Base: 770 Celebrities

Meerkat Cameo by Life On Air, Inc.

Invite viewers to take over your stream. It is a streaming-video app that allows people to live-broadcast anytime from anywhere via their Twitter feeds or Facebook page.

Founded 2015

Wideo

Wideo provides a simple and intuitive tool that enables people without previous knowledge or training to create quality online videos. The tool allows make explainer or demo videos, create educational videos, bring animated e-cards to life and lots more.

Founded 2012

WeVideo Edit online faster & easier than ever.

Use stock footage, animated titles & green screening. No software to download/install. Start now!

WeVideo is the leading online video creation platform, providing editing, collaboration, and sharing capabilities across any device. Anyone can access WeVideo, from any computer or device at home, work, or on the go to capture, edit, view, and share with secure storage of their content in the cloud.

Founded in 2011

Cameos on Google iOS and Android App

Get celebrities to answer your top Q&As

The app is aimed at celebrities and other public figures, who are often the subject of people’s Google searches.

Iconn Website

Celebrity entertainment booking platform by Ja Rule

Iconn is built on a foundation of verified talent buyers and a digital booking management and payment system that allows a secure one-to-one connection between both parties.

Whale 1.0 [Closed]

Video Q&A w/ influencers + experts 🐳 Now w/ comments!

Cameo by Vimeo Web and iOS [Closed]

Edit and share cinematic videos on your phone

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So how exactly does Cameo make money?

The app takes 25% of every purchase, and the platform suggests users only shop online to skip Apple’s outrageous 30% App Store commission.

Cameo has raised a total of $165.2M in funding over 8 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Mar 30, 2021 from a Series C round.

How do You make an App Like a Cameo?

Here are four steps to make your Cameo–like app idea come to life and simplify the development process.

1. Research your app’s target market.
2. Choose a monetization model.
3. Hire an app or web development guy or team.
4. Create an MVP (minimum viable product) or POC (proof of concept) for funding search.
5. Lunch it to Market.