Best free instant messaging Apps for your Smartphone, Android
Operating systems of different phones and their advancement has given rise to so many applications, including instant messaging apps to satisfy the need of users. Different OS of phones such as Android OS, BlackBerry OS, iOS, and others have different apps developed for them to ease their users and make life comfortable.
There are so many instant messenging apps which have been developed for different OS of phones which includes the likes of the famous whatsApp, Skype, Wechat etc.
Of course you can't download all the instant messaging apps on your phone, as it occupies a large storage space. But the fact is how do you choose or know which is best for you as their exists so many of them?
Well it is believed that WhatsApp of course is the best and most used among instant messaging apps out there. But WhatsApp isn't the only instant messenger app which is best. There are other tons of free chat apps which are also good apart from whatsapp
So I will be sharing with you the best chat apps Android has to offer, so you can choose which is deemed fit to your needs. Here are the best instant messaging apps for Android.
WhatsApp is far known to be the best all round app for messaging, as it's free and it delivers messages so fast. Though WhatsApp doesn't contain rich featured content like some of the free instant messaging apps I will be mentioning still, it can't be surpassed for simplicity, total number of contacts using it and it's reliability. It's so rare before you see a Smartphone without WhatsApp on it, as every user consider it a must have on their respective devices.
With WhatsApp you don't need to add contacts manually as it makes use of your existing contacts. Stickers, emojis, media and written messages can be sent including group messages and broadcast.
WhatsApp let's you to make free calls to your contacts and with its latest update, you can make use of Google Drive to backup your chats, and files too. Click here to get WhatsApp for your Android.
WeChat works like other messaging apps and best for expanding your network that is, it tries to expand your network with contacts who are nearby. You could find someone who's looking for a new friend on WeChat by just shaking your phone. So you can decide to add them or not to.
WeChat has a Friend Radar which you can use to find friends that are nearby and meet up with them.
Using the Friend Radar feature, a radar pops up on the app and finds friends in your area, as you can chat with them once you see them or meet them in person if you like. To get the WeChat app for your Android click here
Android platform was able to get BlackBerry's messaging service after waiting over a long period of time. Though BBM doesn't have looks of an Android, still it has some very cool features to offer which includes, the always on service( app not needed to open before using it), retractable and timed messages, two way opt in( no one can message you unless you allow them), emoticons, broadcast messages, delivery reporting, groups, and so much more. What really makes it an attractive messaging option is the fact that you can choose who can message you, instead of making it available for anyone with your number. To get BBM for your Android click here.
The Facebook Messenger is an official Facebook instant messaging app which is made to deliver a faster, cleaner service and interface. It's kind of like WhatsApp , but instead instantly connects you to all of your Facebook contacts, making it easy and convenient to use.
The recent update for Facebook Messenger has a feature which let's you message non Facebook contacts by making use of their phone number. Most interestingly, it let's you access all your Facebook messages without making use of the website or main app. It also has emojis and stickers, voice recordings, groups, location data, free calls, photo sharing, and more to make instant messaging fun. To download Facebook Messenger for your Android click here.
The Telegram app is best for secure messaging, which comes with speed and security. Telegram provides encrypted cross platform messaging and it's totally free.
Nikolai Durov is the founder of Telegram and said that he actually designed a messenger that couldn't be accessed by Russian security agencies. No one was able to crack the apps encryption protocol, when he offered a price of US$200,000 to anyone who could. You should go for this app, if you want a fast, free and secure messenger as it is highly recommended. Click here to get the Telegram app for your Android.
Tango is much like the rest instant messaging apps which includes instant messaging, media sharing, group chat, video calling, stickers, group chat etc. And also has more extra features,with its recent update it now hosts a news feed and news channels for you to follow.
With Tango you can find friends based on your contact list automatically, as long as they also make use of the Tango app service or invite them. Tango can also be used to make calls, find friends which are nearby. It also has mid call mini games, which makes it stand out from the rest. As such best for networking. Click here to get the Tango app for your Android.
Skype has been in existence for long and efficient still, also known for good video calls. Skype is mainly used for calls but also the IM( instant messaging) support makes it very useful. I also make use of this app too.
With Skype, you can add friends provided they have Skype IDs and you know their contact name. Once this is done, you can send messages instantly anytime you want as it's free and also make video calls too. You can make international calls cheaply to mobile phones and landlines, by adding and making use of Skype credit. Skype chat offers good features such as group chat, media sharing, emoji and more. You can also have one account on several devices( even WhatsApp doesn't permit this). You love and want Skype for your Android click here to get it.
Viber really is coming up in the sticker market, though it's core importance and use is for instant messaging, you can also get lots of free stickers and paid sticker packs. You can also make use of Viber to record voice messages like WhatsApp. You can also now make calls to any phone number anywhere with the Viber Out( more of like adding Skype credit to call people who aren't on the service). Click here to get Viber for your Android.
Google Hangout first came as a messaging app in the Android 4.4 KitKat, and since then had a lot of users. Hangout is an SMS and IM app, which makes it have two types of messaging function. You can automatically make voice and video calls from your phone using Hangouts.
You don't need to make use of other apps which have only one feature, when it has both IM and SMS features. It's video quality is known to be better than that of Skype. It also has an added feature of being able to integrate with Google+, just like the way Facebook Messenger interacts with Facebook. Which means contacts from the social network added can be invited or messaged in the separate app. Click here to get the Google Hangouts for your Android.
There are so many instant messenging apps which have been developed for different OS of phones which includes the likes of the famous whatsApp, Skype, Wechat etc.
Of course you can't download all the instant messaging apps on your phone, as it occupies a large storage space. But the fact is how do you choose or know which is best for you as their exists so many of them?
Well it is believed that WhatsApp of course is the best and most used among instant messaging apps out there. But WhatsApp isn't the only instant messenger app which is best. There are other tons of free chat apps which are also good apart from whatsapp
So I will be sharing with you the best chat apps Android has to offer, so you can choose which is deemed fit to your needs. Here are the best instant messaging apps for Android.
WhatsApp: Best free instant message app
WhatsApp is far known to be the best all round app for messaging, as it's free and it delivers messages so fast. Though WhatsApp doesn't contain rich featured content like some of the free instant messaging apps I will be mentioning still, it can't be surpassed for simplicity, total number of contacts using it and it's reliability. It's so rare before you see a Smartphone without WhatsApp on it, as every user consider it a must have on their respective devices.
With WhatsApp you don't need to add contacts manually as it makes use of your existing contacts. Stickers, emojis, media and written messages can be sent including group messages and broadcast.
WhatsApp let's you to make free calls to your contacts and with its latest update, you can make use of Google Drive to backup your chats, and files too. Click here to get WhatsApp for your Android.
WeChat App: Best Chat app
WeChat works like other messaging apps and best for expanding your network that is, it tries to expand your network with contacts who are nearby. You could find someone who's looking for a new friend on WeChat by just shaking your phone. So you can decide to add them or not to.
WeChat has a Friend Radar which you can use to find friends that are nearby and meet up with them.
Using the Friend Radar feature, a radar pops up on the app and finds friends in your area, as you can chat with them once you see them or meet them in person if you like. To get the WeChat app for your Android click here
BBM: free instant messaging app
Android platform was able to get BlackBerry's messaging service after waiting over a long period of time. Though BBM doesn't have looks of an Android, still it has some very cool features to offer which includes, the always on service( app not needed to open before using it), retractable and timed messages, two way opt in( no one can message you unless you allow them), emoticons, broadcast messages, delivery reporting, groups, and so much more. What really makes it an attractive messaging option is the fact that you can choose who can message you, instead of making it available for anyone with your number. To get BBM for your Android click here.
Facebook Messenger
The Facebook Messenger is an official Facebook instant messaging app which is made to deliver a faster, cleaner service and interface. It's kind of like WhatsApp , but instead instantly connects you to all of your Facebook contacts, making it easy and convenient to use.
The recent update for Facebook Messenger has a feature which let's you message non Facebook contacts by making use of their phone number. Most interestingly, it let's you access all your Facebook messages without making use of the website or main app. It also has emojis and stickers, voice recordings, groups, location data, free calls, photo sharing, and more to make instant messaging fun. To download Facebook Messenger for your Android click here.
Telegram : free instant messaging app
The Telegram app is best for secure messaging, which comes with speed and security. Telegram provides encrypted cross platform messaging and it's totally free.
Nikolai Durov is the founder of Telegram and said that he actually designed a messenger that couldn't be accessed by Russian security agencies. No one was able to crack the apps encryption protocol, when he offered a price of US$200,000 to anyone who could. You should go for this app, if you want a fast, free and secure messenger as it is highly recommended. Click here to get the Telegram app for your Android.
Tango: free instant messaging app
Tango is much like the rest instant messaging apps which includes instant messaging, media sharing, group chat, video calling, stickers, group chat etc. And also has more extra features,with its recent update it now hosts a news feed and news channels for you to follow.
With Tango you can find friends based on your contact list automatically, as long as they also make use of the Tango app service or invite them. Tango can also be used to make calls, find friends which are nearby. It also has mid call mini games, which makes it stand out from the rest. As such best for networking. Click here to get the Tango app for your Android.
Skype: free instant messaging app
Skype has been in existence for long and efficient still, also known for good video calls. Skype is mainly used for calls but also the IM( instant messaging) support makes it very useful. I also make use of this app too.
With Skype, you can add friends provided they have Skype IDs and you know their contact name. Once this is done, you can send messages instantly anytime you want as it's free and also make video calls too. You can make international calls cheaply to mobile phones and landlines, by adding and making use of Skype credit. Skype chat offers good features such as group chat, media sharing, emoji and more. You can also have one account on several devices( even WhatsApp doesn't permit this). You love and want Skype for your Android click here to get it.
Viber: free instant messaging app
Viber really is coming up in the sticker market, though it's core importance and use is for instant messaging, you can also get lots of free stickers and paid sticker packs. You can also make use of Viber to record voice messages like WhatsApp. You can also now make calls to any phone number anywhere with the Viber Out( more of like adding Skype credit to call people who aren't on the service). Click here to get Viber for your Android.
Google Hangout: free instant messaging app
Google Hangout first came as a messaging app in the Android 4.4 KitKat, and since then had a lot of users. Hangout is an SMS and IM app, which makes it have two types of messaging function. You can automatically make voice and video calls from your phone using Hangouts.
You don't need to make use of other apps which have only one feature, when it has both IM and SMS features. It's video quality is known to be better than that of Skype. It also has an added feature of being able to integrate with Google+, just like the way Facebook Messenger interacts with Facebook. Which means contacts from the social network added can be invited or messaged in the separate app. Click here to get the Google Hangouts for your Android.
Line: free instant messaging app
With the recently added video calling feature, Line free instant messaging app is becoming more and more popular for this reason. It has features just like Skype, loaded fully with stickers and other fun features. It has good features like multi platform capabilities( tablet, phone, PC) group chats, timeline, recorded voice messages, media sharing and so much more including official account messages from celebrities you like. Line is like Facebook, Twitter and Skype in one. It is most popular in large parts of Asia. Click here to get Line app for your Android.
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