Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and SnapChat all have very similar as well as distinctive features. Twitter can be considered the simplest visually. I've only joined Twitter for about a month now, but it seems very easy to navigate and use. The tweet button, which is in plain sight, allows you to post whatever is on your mind or what you want to share using hashtags (#). You can follow anyone, and anyone can follow you. This doesn't mean you have to be following everyone that follows you, it's optional. Everyone can see your tweets/posts if your tweets are protected. The twitter homepage allows you to see trending hashtags as well. This way, you can access what's currently being talked about a lot with just a click. Lastly, twitter allows you to retweet another person's tweet, which simply means to re-share a post and/or reply to it.
Facebook might be a little more complicated for someone who is just joining. Facebook gives you way more control over who sees your posts. You have the ability to deny or accept friend requests. One thing I've noticed is that the Facebook homepage's news feed is filled with a lot of re-shared videos and pictures. Twitter however, has mainly tweets and re-shared tweets from followers. Another thing that differs is that Facebook shows you which one of your friends are currently online, Twitter doesn't. There is also a feature on Facebook that allows you to see nearby apartments for rent and things for sale. In my opinion, Facebook's homepage displays way more unwanted ads, and re-shared posts.
On the other hand, Instagram is mainly used to sharing photos and videos. Instagram allows you to share temporary videos or photos which disappears after 24 hours. This is called a "story." You can leave your profile on either private or public, depending on if you want non-friends to view your posts or not. Instagram has less ad since they rarely show up. You also won't see posts from non-friends unless you go to the "Explore page."
Finally, Snapchat is a bit simpler than Instagram. You only see photo and video posts from those you accept requests from. No one sees your posts unless you accept their requests or your account is public. There isn't anything to read unless someone sends you a private chat. All there mainly is to Snapchat is viewing photos and videos of friends.
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