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Chat & Instant Messaging (70 programs)

  1. PROS: Really quick to set up and start making matches. Can add additional profile information. Attractive user interface and easy to use.
    CONS: Too similiar to Tinder and other dating apps. Some usability and feature flaws.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Looks gorgeous. Crystal clear audio quality. Supports SoundCloud music sharing.
    CONS: Awkward user interface. Needs more features. Only worth installing if all your friends do.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: TLS and SRTP encryption. Instant messaging and voice calling capabilities. Real-time collaboration on MS Office apps.
    CONS: Limited to Microsoft applications.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Easy to use.
  5. PROS: Personal wall. Can send media files. Emoticons. Translates messages in a foreign language.
    CONS: Conventional interface.
  6. PROS: End-to-end encryption. Share photos, videos, chat and location. Display contacts securely. Practical QR scanner. Lots of smileys.
    CONS: User interface is sometimes cluttered. No overview of all shared media. Some menus are doubled up.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: End-to-end encryption for all chats. Two-factor authenticationation. User-generated sticker packs. Secret chat function. Categorized emojis. Can translate chats.
    CONS: Permanently deletes files on secret chats.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Great concept. Very easy to use. Sign-up using Facebook. Instantly meet people near you.
    CONS: Some delays in chats.
  9. PROS: Difficult to take screenshots. Easy to use. Clever design.
    CONS: Can't send multimedia.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Voice and video calls. Share photos. Group chat.
    CONS: Offers nothing new.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Excellent sync across devices. Feature rich. Easy to use.
    CONS: No Google Drive integration. Collects data on how you use the app.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Features group chats. Invite friends into chats with QR codes. HD video chats. Play games with WeChat friends. Withdraw sent messages feature.
    CONS: Overwhelming number of notifications. Video chat may not work well with big groups.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Easy communication. Edit and upload photos.
    CONS: Cannot delete profile from app.
  15. PROS: Fast and easy to use. Lets you share multimedia, location, etc. Group chat. Plenty of emoticons.
    CONS: Not innovative. Some bugs.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Instantly syncs your contacts and messages. Group messanging. Text other mysms users for free.
    CONS: Have to trust mysms with your contacts.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Play games in the app. Easy to use. Send videos, images, sketches and memes.
    CONS: Limited features. Basic user interface. A lot of spam.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Simple interface. Easy to use. Worldwide access.
    CONS: Few customization options.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Send free text messages to others who use the app. Send free SMS to any phone in USA or India. Simple to edit. Integrates with your phone's contacts.
    CONS: Doesn't permit multimedia messaging. Visually poor. No emoticon support.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Fun. Interface is easy to use. Connect via Facebook.
    CONS: Can be confusing when you get lots of messages.

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