Instant Messaging Apps and Services

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Google Allo

Google Allo

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
Google Allo was a smart messaging app designed for mobile devices, integrating artificial intelligence to enhance conversations with features like canned responses, a built-in photo editor, and enhanced security options.
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Free
Integrated Google Assistant offers unique inline functionali...
Wickr

Wickr

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
Wickr is a secure and private instant messaging platform designed for individuals and teams who prioritize confidentiality. It offers end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages, and a focus on anonymity to ensure that conversations and shared data remain protected.
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Free
Strong end-to-end encryption for all communication types.
BlackBerry Messenger

BlackBerry Messenger

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) was a pioneering instant messaging and videotelephony application, originally exclusive to BlackBerry devices, which expanded to support iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile. It facilitated secure text messaging, voice calls, and video calls.
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Freemium
Historically strong security focus.
KakaoTalk

KakaoTalk

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
KakaoTalk is a popular mobile messaging service offering free text, voice, and video calls. Primarily used in South Korea, it provides a comprehensive communication platform with features like group chats, stickers, and a strong emphasis on user privacy and security.
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Freemium
Free voice and video calls
iMessage

iMessage

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
iMessage is a secure instant messaging service developed by Apple, seamlessly integrated across its ecosystem of devices. It allows users to send text messages, photos, videos, audio messages, and more, with end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.
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Free
Strong emphasis on user privacy through end-to-end encryptio...
Kik

Kik

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
Kik Messenger is a popular instant messaging application designed for smartphones. It enables users to send text messages, photos, videos, and participate in group chats. Known for its user-friendly interface and focus on the social aspect of messaging, Kik offers a space for communication and connection.
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Free
No phone number required for registration.
WeChat

WeChat

Games Social & Communications
WeChat is a comprehensive mobile app offering instant messaging, social networking, payment services, and access to a wide range of mini-programs. It facilitates communication through text, voice, and video, supports group interactions, and integrates various lifestyle services.
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Freemium
Comprehensive feature set including messaging, social, and p...
Imo

Imo

Social & Communications Communication
Imo is a free instant messaging and video calling application designed for global reach, prioritizing reliability, particularly in regions with unstable network conditions. It offers features like voice and video calls, chat, group messaging, and various multimedia sharing options.
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Free
Excellent performance on low-bandwidth networks.
Telegram

Telegram

Security & Privacy Instant Messaging
Telegram is a fast and secure cloud-based instant messaging platform offering robust privacy features, large group support, file sharing, and cross-platform synchronization, making it a versatile communication tool.
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Free
Strong focus on privacy and security features.
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Recently Added Instant Messaging Apps and Services

Google Allo

Google Allo

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
Google Allo was a smart messaging app designed for mobile devices, integrating artificial intelligence to enhance conversations with features like canned responses, a built-in photo editor, and enhanced security options.
more
Free
Integrated Google Assistant offers unique inline functionali...
Wickr

Wickr

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
Wickr is a secure and private instant messaging platform designed for individuals and teams who prioritize confidentiality. It offers end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages, and a focus on anonymity to ensure that conversations and shared data remain protected.
more
Free
Strong end-to-end encryption for all communication types.
BlackBerry Messenger

BlackBerry Messenger

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) was a pioneering instant messaging and videotelephony application, originally exclusive to BlackBerry devices, which expanded to support iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile. It facilitated secure text messaging, voice calls, and video calls.
more
Freemium
Historically strong security focus.
KakaoTalk

KakaoTalk

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
KakaoTalk is a popular mobile messaging service offering free text, voice, and video calls. Primarily used in South Korea, it provides a comprehensive communication platform with features like group chats, stickers, and a strong emphasis on user privacy and security.
more
Freemium
Free voice and video calls
iMessage

iMessage

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
iMessage is a secure instant messaging service developed by Apple, seamlessly integrated across its ecosystem of devices. It allows users to send text messages, photos, videos, audio messages, and more, with end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.
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Free
Strong emphasis on user privacy through end-to-end encryptio...
Kik

Kik

Social & Communications Instant Messaging
Kik Messenger is a popular instant messaging application designed for smartphones. It enables users to send text messages, photos, videos, and participate in group chats. Known for its user-friendly interface and focus on the social aspect of messaging, Kik offers a space for communication and connection.
more
Free
No phone number required for registration.
WeChat

WeChat

Games Social & Communications
WeChat is a comprehensive mobile app offering instant messaging, social networking, payment services, and access to a wide range of mini-programs. It facilitates communication through text, voice, and video, supports group interactions, and integrates various lifestyle services.
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Freemium
Comprehensive feature set including messaging, social, and p...
Imo

Imo

Social & Communications Communication
Imo is a free instant messaging and video calling application designed for global reach, prioritizing reliability, particularly in regions with unstable network conditions. It offers features like voice and video calls, chat, group messaging, and various multimedia sharing options.
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Free
Excellent performance on low-bandwidth networks.
Telegram

Telegram

Security & Privacy Instant Messaging
Telegram is a fast and secure cloud-based instant messaging platform offering robust privacy features, large group support, file sharing, and cross-platform synchronization, making it a versatile communication tool.
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Free
Strong focus on privacy and security features.