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Chat & Instant Messaging (70 programs)

  1. PROS: Free voice and video calls. Video conferencing supports up to 500 participants. File transfer. Encrypted voice and text messages.
    CONS: Calls often get disconnected. Noisy connection. Poor battery optimization. Can cause overheating.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Block toxic users. Anonymous and private. Doesn’t require an email or phone number. No subscriptions.
    CONS: Doesn’t send friend requests and messages. Network issues occur regularly. Slow update checks.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Attractive, easy-to-use interface. Supports video chat. History window. Manage your profile.
    CONS: Poor video quality. No SMS.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    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 videoconferencing. Limited privacy settings.
  5. 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.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
  7. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Extremely safe and secure. Free from annoying ads.
    CONS: Possible to screenshot content. No possible to sync between devices.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Supports lots of chat platforms and social networks. Excellent voice quality on VoIP. Displays contacts in a very clear manner. Supports landscape mode chat.
    CONS: Constantly sends useless new mail notifications. Doesn't save chat sessions. Doesn't handle Facebook contacts very well.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
  10. 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.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: High-quality video chat. You can also use voice chat too.
    CONS: Apple users can start calls.
  12. PROS: Safety options are extensive. Visual design is fantastic.
    CONS: Takes time to set up properly. Requires a lot of attention from parents.
  13. PROS: Personal wall. Can send media files. Emoticons. Translates messages in a foreign language.
    CONS: Conventional interface.
  14. PROS: Fast and easy to use. Lets you share multimedia, location, etc. Group chat. Plenty of emoticons.
    CONS: Not innovative. Some bugs.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Extremely fast and easy to use. Supports both emojis and stickers. Preserves past conversations automatically. Optional end-to-end encryption.
    CONS: Heavily designed for phones rather than other devices. Privacy may be an issue.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Easy to use.
  17. PROS: Good selection of emojis. Very funny animated gifs. Compatible with all messaging apps.
    CONS: Not a great keyboard. It doesn't send imojis but created images.
  18. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Access popular services. Simple to use.
    CONS: Can be a battery drain. Large contact lists take time to load.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Simple and easy to use. Great way to open up debate and new conversations. Don't have to give any personal information to use app. Creates a sense of local community.
    CONS: App is prone to abuse from cyber bullies. Not sure of appeal outside college campuses.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    iphone
    PROS: Similar functions to popular micro-blogging platforms. Share thoughts and opinions in 11 Indian dialects. Discover Indian news and pop culture.
    CONS: Incredibly simple features.

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