The Google App Store has skyrocketed these days, with increase of apps that can accommodate to daily life requirements. Subscribers of applications have done a great job by dividing apps in different categories based on utility, best selling, free or paid, most downloads and so on, but still they are so many.
As we know android app development at its peak now-a-days and it is quite challenging to keep up to date. So here is a list of top rated instant messaging android apps, perfect fit for your Smartphone.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp Messenger is an instant messaging application available for Android and other smartphones. The basic principle is just installed and uses whatsapp instead of SMS. Why?
Newly added functions:
Facebook Messenger
To instantly reach out your friends, family and customers, here facebook has introduced its own messenger to not just texting, but also, send images, shoot videos, selfie, group chat and many more. It is absolutely free to use, but have No log-out option and installation of application is must to send messages. Other features are:
WeChat
A China based application, usually popular in Asia; WeChat includes all the normal messaging specifications like texting, multimedia, voice calls, group chat and more. One best feature of Wechat that stand out it from the crowd is discovery feature. It offers functionality to search people in certain km area and allow user to send him/her a message. Some more:
Line
Korean Internet firm (Japan) introduced Line messaging app that allows user to make FREE voice calls and sends FREE messages. Alike other messengers, users can send text messages, hold group chats, send photos/videos, voice/video calls with friends and family via this app. Some other:
Viber
Over 200 million Viber users’ text, call, and send photo and video messages worldwide over Wifi or 3G - for free. Initially, Viber messenger built for mobile only and recently introduced a desktop version too. It offers quality video calling and text chat services on your Smartphone. Other features:
As we know android app development at its peak now-a-days and it is quite challenging to keep up to date. So here is a list of top rated instant messaging android apps, perfect fit for your Smartphone.
WhatsApp Messenger is an instant messaging application available for Android and other smartphones. The basic principle is just installed and uses whatsapp instead of SMS. Why?
- To send and receive messages free for first year ($0.99 after a year)
- To send images, video, audio and voice to friends and family
- Enjoy group conversations with your contacts
- Connect with your friends automatically with your contact numbers
- Send messages offline too
Newly added functions:
- Can hide “Last Seen” option through privacy settings
- Hide the profile photo and status message
Facebook Messenger
To instantly reach out your friends, family and customers, here facebook has introduced its own messenger to not just texting, but also, send images, shoot videos, selfie, group chat and many more. It is absolutely free to use, but have No log-out option and installation of application is must to send messages. Other features are:
- Know when people seen your message
- Free calls over Wi-Fi
- Share location to let people know about where your are
- Record voice message to say more
A China based application, usually popular in Asia; WeChat includes all the normal messaging specifications like texting, multimedia, voice calls, group chat and more. One best feature of Wechat that stand out it from the crowd is discovery feature. It offers functionality to search people in certain km area and allow user to send him/her a message. Some more:
- No annual subscription fee
- It’s the only messaging app to be certified by TRUSTe
- Use “Friend Radar”, “People Nearby” and “Shake” to meet others
- Free animated stickers, custom wallpaper & custom notifications
Line
Korean Internet firm (Japan) introduced Line messaging app that allows user to make FREE voice calls and sends FREE messages. Alike other messengers, users can send text messages, hold group chats, send photos/videos, voice/video calls with friends and family via this app. Some other:
- Play Games with friends via this app
- Free available for limited feature uses
- It supports more than 40 apps
- Introduce music and shopping services soon
Viber
Over 200 million Viber users’ text, call, and send photo and video messages worldwide over Wifi or 3G - for free. Initially, Viber messenger built for mobile only and recently introduced a desktop version too. It offers quality video calling and text chat services on your Smartphone. Other features:
- Make free calls with HD sound quality
- Groups with up to 100 participants
- Support for the Viber Desktop application on Windows and Mac
- Introduced premium, paid-for sticker options to users recently