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WhatsApp Messenger2.18.78

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; Windows Phone; iPhone; Mac

Send free text messages from your Android phone

819 votes

PROS: Lets you send photos, audio, video, location, and links, Group messaging, Works across different platforms, Support for Android Wear, Syncs with web version, Free calls, Save chats automatically to Google Drive
CONS: Only works if the other person has the app

Facebookvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Windows Phone; BlackBerry; Web Apps

Official Facebook app for Android

1074 votes

PROS: Easy to get around, Upload photos from your phone, Real time notifications, Chat, Good integration with Android system
CONS: Not optimized for tablets, News feed isn't ordered chronologically

Messenger(Facebook Messenger) Varies with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone; BlackBerry

Text, voice calls, and video calls now included

595 votes

PROS: Supports chats, voice calls, video calls, Support third party apps, Easy to use
CONS: Compatible apps require new download

Hotstar TV Movies Live Cricket5.8.1

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Watch movies, live sport and TV serials on your phone

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PROS: Multiple language options for your TV shows and movies, You can watch for free for the first month
CONS: The app is often slow to load, Live streams will sometimes crash and you have to re-load

imo free video calls and chat9.8.000000009541

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Another messaging app you don't need

140 votes

PROS: Voice and video calls, Share photos, Group chat
CONS: Offers nothing new

Facebook Lite6.0.0.7.138

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A social network for the masses

74 votes

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PROS: Almost as many features as the main Android app, Easy to navigate and carry out common actions, No lag when loading newsfeed data, App is small in size at less than 1MB
CONS: Lag when uploading photos, Some layout issues, No video or audio support

JioTV Live Sports Movies Shows4.1.31

License: free Download
Platform: Android

On-Demand TV In Your Pocket

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PROS: Over 400 channels and 60 HD channels available, Live events and on-demand shows
CONS: Only for Jio SIM users, Not available without subscription

Truecaller5.83

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Only talk to people you want to talk to

13 votes

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PROS: Very easy to block callers, See more information about unknown numbers, Search both personal and business numbers
CONS: Some features only available in Android 5.0

Viber5.6.0.2415

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone; Mac

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1073 votes

PROS: Very simple to use, Notifies you of contacts who are on Viber, Decent call quality, Send photos and videos, Stickers and emoticons to liven up chats, Group messaging with up-to 100 people, Hold & Talk feature
CONS: You may have to convince friends to switch to Viber

Baidu Browser43.23.1000.500

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android

The alternative to Chrome, spiced up for social

3669 votes

PROS: Gestures, Nice design and interchangeable skins, Good integration with Facebook, Video download and screenshots capture functions
CONS: You can't create new gestures

Snapchat9.20.4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Private photo and video sharing on your phone

279 votes

PROS: Fun idea, Easy to use
CONS: No parental options, Scans phone, Facebook, and Twitter for contacts

MyCam2.2

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Easily take snapshots and record video with any webcam

739 votes

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PROS: No installation required, Very easy to set up and use, Works with any webcam
CONS: Supports very few formats, Almost no configuration options

CyberLink YouCam7.3.0.0.1006

License: try Download
Platform: Windows

Spice up webcam chats, presentations, and more

2368 votes

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PROS: Support for HD video and augmented reality, Works with most major messenger clients, Great background scenery effects, Expandable with downloadable effects, Includes surveillance and security tools
CONS: Effects sometimes look very superimposed, Installation takes a while, Photo apps only mainly useful on tablets

Live Talk - free video chat2.0.7

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free social & communication app for Android, by Soft Lab

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Skype for BusinessPreview 6.1.32.129

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The best of consumer communications - for businesses

682 votes

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Messenger Lite1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Send messages without the bloat using Messenger Lite

1 vote

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PROS: Small size, Access to Messenger service, Simple user interface
CONS: Fewer features than full version

UC Browser Mini - Smooth10.7.9

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Lightweight but Speedy Browser for Android

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PROS: Lightweight and Tiny, Fast browsing
CONS: Speed Mode not available on all pages, Doesn?t support downloads to micro SD

Google+(Google Plus)

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Web Apps

Google's social network gets even better

36 votes

PROS: Great messenger integration, Ability to start and join hangouts from app, Auto upload photos, Transparent sharing and privacy settings, Visual redesign of news feed, Animated gifs!
CONS: New update requires Android 4.0, Not enough users on the service

TangoVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

212 votes

PROS: Simple to set up, Make free calls over 3G, 4G or WiFi, Easy to use, Good call quality, Play games, listen to music, send animations and more, Good friend discovery and social features
CONS: No group video conferencing, Limited privacy settings

Ultrasurf VPNbeta

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Connecting to VPN has never been easier!

1 vote

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PROS: Free application for Apple IOS and Android mobile devices, Extremely simple to use. Once set up, simply flip the switch to connect and ensure your privacy
CONS: Only in Beta for Android, Simple to use means that some advanced options present in other VPN clients may not be available

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Baidu Browser	43.23.1000.500	3669	7.7	Windows, Android
2	CyberLink YouCam	7.3.0.0.1006	2368	6.8	Windows
3	Facebook	varies-with-device	1074	6.7	Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, BlackBerry
4	Viber	5.6.0.2415	1073	6.5	Android, Windows, iPhone, Windows Phone
5	WhatsApp Messenger	2.18.78	819	6.3	Android, Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Baidu Browser

43.23.1000.500

3669

7.7

Windows, Android

CyberLink YouCam

7.3.0.0.1006

2368