Although you may have used some of the applications listed, you can also view other apps. However, one thing is certain, no matter what application you choose to use, make sure your friends or contacts have it too.
Here are the best instant messaging apps for Android and, of course, also for iOS.
WhatsApp probably does not need to be introduced as it is the most popular IM application outside of China. In addition to allowing you to send messages, you can also share pictures, documents, videos and just about any file on your smartphone. You can also share your live location in WhatsApp, which is a useful feature. WhatsApp also introduced WhatsApp Stickers last year, which was a good thing since all other IM applications are equipped with it.
The best part of the application is that almost everyone outside the United States and some other countries uses it. This means that you would not have to worry about having to invite all your contacts to WhatsApp.
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Messenger
Here is another email application that was separated from Facebook a few years ago. Messenger is a feature-rich IM application that allows you to send messages, voice notes, make voice and video calls, share images, and more. In some countries, users can send and receive money safely from the very application. What's even more interesting is that you can play several mini-games with your friends. You can also use Messenger to send SMS messages. These are not only the best messaging apps for Android, but also the most popular ones.
Telegram
If you are a confidential person, you must have heard about Telegram. This powerful and secure messaging application is one of the fastest IM applications on the list. You can even connect to multiple devices to access your messages on a second phone, tablet or PC. Telegram also lets you share any file with no size limit. The app saves your chats in the cloud so you can easily switch between devices without having to worry about backups and data loss. Overall, Telegram is the best WhatsApp alternative of the moment and one of the best messaging apps for Android and iOS.
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Son of Instagram
Son of Instagram is the new application of the list. Rather than registering phone numbers or adding usernames, the app just lets you share messages, photos, videos with those on your friends list on Instagram. You may appreciate the fluidity of the application. Threads is yet another app designed to compete with Snapchat without the filters at the moment. You can even share stickers and GIFs, which is common in most instant messaging applications. You have a choice of 5 application themes, including a dark OLED compatible mode.
Hiking Cat Sticker
Hike offers a rather unique and interesting messaging experience by allowing users to set a discussion theme for each contact. The application advocates the use of stickers, of which more than 30,000 are available. Just about all of Hike's sticker packs are well designed and far superior to stickers from other apps. It's even possible to turn everything you type into stickers. You can also hide chats that you do not want to display on the talk page.
Snapchat
Snapchat is another popular application for sharing photos, videos and messages that has a lot to offer. The application allows you to share photos and videos with some of the best filters of any application. Of course, you can also start a normal conversation in text mode if necessary. You can even watch the stories of your favorite creators from the Discover page, which also helps you find interesting new editors. The app also allows you to share your location with friends to let them know where you are.
Although Snapchat offers many features to its users, the app is aimed at young people, so that it may not be the best option for everyone. Those looking for a rather basic and simple messaging application may need to check out other instant messaging applications mentioned in the list.
Line
The Japanese instant messaging application is one of the most popular email applications in some parts of Asia. It offers all the basic features you expect from an email application, and more. Line allows you to share cool messages, videos, photos and stickers. There is even an Instagram-like calendar system that displays the latest status updates for your contacts. You can create groups of up to 200 users, which is significantly higher than most other instant messaging applications. With Line Out, users can make international paid calls to their contacts who are not online.
WeChat is the most popular IM application in China and has more than one billion users. The application allows you to send messages, videos, photos and your location with your contacts. WeChat also offers a "Friend Radar" feature that allows you to easily add people close to your friends list. You can track the official accounts of those who publish original content on the app. WeChat also has a payment feature, but it is only available in a few Asian countries.
Discord
If you are a player, you should definitely consult Discord in case you do not already use the application. Discord facilitates communication between users via voice chat while playing multiplayer games. However, it can also be used to track your favorite players on their Discord servers. The application comes with a ton of features including the ability to assign roles to server members. Discord is available on several operating systems.
Viber Messenger
Viber Messenger is another fantastic IM application that has been around for years. The application was one of the first instant messaging applications to support voice calls. It allows you to share messages, photos, videos, documents and stickers with your friends. The app also has a Viber Out feature that allows users to make low-cost international calls to contacts on which the app is not installed. Like Telegram, Viber also has a self-destructing message feature that allows you to set a timer for a message after which it will be deleted.
These 10 apps were our best choices for the best instant messaging apps for Android. Each application is unique in its own way and as we mentioned above, the only problem you might encounter is that your contacts have not installed either. Fortunately, all these applications allow you to quickly invite your friends to download and install the application on their device.
What is your current favorite IM application in the list? Let us know in the comments below.
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