Mobile messaging apps are more popular than ever as they add social networking features, improve security, and compete to meet the demand for free mobile calling and texting services. Established mobile apps like Facebook Messenger, Apple's FaceTime and Messages, and internet calling services like Skype, still dominate, but they have a pack of promising competitors. Almost all mobile messaging apps offer some form of free voice or video calling, and free mobile texting, over both Wi-Fi and the user's data plan.
1.WhatsApp
The enormously popular WhatsApp is a mobile text messaging app designed for smartphone users and tablets that lets you send text messages and make calls over the internet. WhatsApp is really easy to understand and there isn't lots of "fluff" to make it overwhelming like some apps. You can even set a status for all your contacts to see without having to message everyone.
WhatsApp also lets you share your location with recipients. You can view the other person's location without leaving the app because the map is built-in to WhatsApp.In addition to having full voice calls, WhatsApp also supports sending voice recordings, which are little snippets of your voice that you can use in place of texting.File sharing is another component of this messaging app. You can share files from your phone and computer.
2.Viber
Viber is another free messaging app that works between phones, tablets, and computers. Anyone and everyone with the Viber app, regardless of their location, can text and call each other for free. Some unique features in Viber include the ability to like and reply to messages in group conversations, use built-in stickers and GIFs, and the option to send short video messages.
Viber also has a feature called Communities which are group conversations that can contain unlimited members.Some other features in this free mobile messaging app include the option to make cheap calls to non-Viber phones, a built-in QR code scanner, the ability to share your GPS location in conversations, and public chat channels that you can join.
3.Snapchat
Snapchat differs from most mobile communication apps in that it specializes in sending multimedia messages with a particular feature: they disappear.
Anything you send will self-destruct after a predetermined (by you) amount of time. The short-lived nature of Snapchat messages has made the app controversial yet popular. Messages are sent through Snapchat in a variety of ways. You can send a regular picture message with or without text, that expires after so many seconds or when the recipient is finished viewing it.
There's also a way to send text messages without sending pictures. When you do this, the recipient can save the text inside the chatbox, else it will disappear after leaving that window. Also within the chat box is a way to send photos so that the other user can save those, too.Like some of these other mobile messaging apps, Snapchat can also read QR codes. Just tap and hold any QR code from the camera view to open the website or image behind the code.Snapchat uses what's called Snapcash to send and receive money from your phone.
Personalized cartoon avatars are also available in this messaging app that make it fun for friends to identify you.
Personalized cartoon avatars are also available in this messaging app that make it fun for friends to identify you.
4.Telegram
Telegram is a cloud-based messaging service that promises fast and secure messages. It's accessible from all of your devices at the same time and supports some killer features. Unlike most messaging apps, Telegram can both edit and delete messages even after you've sent them.Telegram also has a Secret Chat feature that lets you send timed messages so that after they're sent, and once the time limit is reached, the messages are automatically deleted. You can also mute notifications for a specific number of minutes, send files from the app or website, and share your location.
5.LINE
Line is a text messaging and voice calling app that adds a social entertainment layer with its networking and gaming features.Use LINE for free one-on-one and group chats with any of your friends anywhere. Call your friends and family as often as you want with free voice and video calls available domestically and internationally.
The LINE app also includes a collection of quirky and charming cartoon characters and stickers designed to make communications more fun. The core communication features are all free, but LINE offers premium stickers, themes, and games for a fee. LINE Out purchases let you talk to anyone anywhere, even if they don't use the LINE app.
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