TikTok's ethos and community are unique. But the short-form video field is crowded.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesAs a TikTok ban looks more likely, several apps are vying for its crown.Sister app Lemon8 has soared in popularity, but would likely get the ax, too.Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat have been competing in short-form video for years.As TikTok inches toward potential extinction in the US, creators are trying to transition viewers to other platforms, while some viewers are already in a state of mourning.The Chinese-owned platform is set to be yanked from US app stores on January 19.