Top 10 Messaging Apps 2019

The World has moved away from SMS and MMS as the default way to text message people. Messaging apps came into existence to avoid unwanted charges by carriers and the limitation they had on its content and size. Messaging apps let you send text messages, share photos, videos and you can even make voice and video calls without any additional charges. It all started with AOL and others followed the trend. Since then several messaging apps have arrived and now, we have loads of options to choose from. With all the basic features included in it, we are offered some exclusive features too. To make things easy for you, we have compiled a list of 10 messenger apps that fit most users need. These apps are available on both iOS and Android.

Let us have a look at the top 10 messaging apps which you might like:

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging and voice over IP service. Users can send messages and exchange photos, videos, stickers, audio and can even send large-sized files. Messages and media in Telegram are encrypted when stored on its servers, and client-server communication is also encrypted. Features like "Stop notification for specific contacts" , "Switch to multiple accounts", "Customised themes", and "Delete sent messages" are very handy.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: Telegram Messenger LLP

Total number of Downloads: 100 Million+

Ratings on Android: 4.5

Ratings on iOS: 3.9

IMO Messenger is an instant messaging app but it is much more popular for its high-quality video call features. Features provided by this app includes "High-quality video and voice calls", "Free and unlimited messages, video and voice calls" and "Hundreds of free stickers", "File sharing upto 10GB", "Story" "Create Group of upto 100K peoples", "imoZone for quality content".  It is a app worth giving a try.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: imo.im

Total number of Downloads: 500 Million+

Ratings on Android: 4.3

Ratings on iOS: 3.5

Line is a freeware app for instant communications on devices such as smartphones, tablet computer, and personal computers. Line allows users to exchange texts, images, videos and audios and make free  VoIP conversations and video conferences. Line also provides services like digital wallet as Line Pay,  news stream as Line Today, video on demand as Line TV, and digital comic distribution as Line Manga. Registration on the app includes providing your mail id and setting a password followed by entering the verification code sent on your mail id provided during registration. 

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: Line Corporation

Total number of Downloads: 500 Million+

Ratings on Android: 4.1

Ratings on iOS: 3.7

WeChat is a multi-purpose messaging and social media app released by Tencent. WeChat is a lot more than only a messenger. In China, users can also pay through WeChat, take out an insurance policy, schedule a mechanic, reserve a table at a restaurant, and even more and it is used by almost 83% of all smartphone users in China. The credit for success of WeChat goes to the variety of services it offers and how the users can carry out almost all the daily life tasks through this one application.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: WeChat

Total number of Downloads: 100 Million+

Ratings on Android: 3.9

Ratings on iOS: 4.1

Microsoft Kaizala is a secure management application/software that lets you collaborate with others in and outside of your work organization. Providing features like send and receive messages instantly, coordinate tasks, submit invoices and use special tools to interact with your team wherever you are. The app is designed for individuals, organizations, and communities. Kaizala is also optimized to work on slow 2G networks and also offers features with offline support.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: Microsoft Corporation

Total number of Downloads: 1 Million+

Ratings on Android: 4.2

Ratings on iOS: 4.2

Skype is an application/software that enables a user to make free one-to-one and group video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other people. Skype is available for computer, tablet and mobile platform. Skype also offers paid services which let you make a phone call and send SMS. While creating a Skype account you can either provide your mail id or you can use your phone number. It is a useful tool for those who don't want to provide their phone number.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: Skype Communication S.a.r.l 

Total number of Downloads: 1 Billion+

Ratings on Android: 4.3

Ratings on iOS: 4.5

Signal is all about the privacy and security of its user's conversations. Signal lets you chat individually or in groups as you do with your usual application and it ensures that messages are encrypted. It also lets you set time-limit for messages that disappear after the set time. You can also make video calls to your contact, send gifs, audios and much more. Signal is a messaging application that is much safer than most of the alternatives available. The interface used in the app is simple yet elegant and it is a must-try app for users with security concern.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: Signal Foundation

Total number of Downloads: 10 Million+

Ratings on Android: 4.5

Ratings on iOS: 4.5

Snapchat is a popular messaging app that lets us exchange pictures and videos that are meant to disappear after they are viewed. Snapchat was initially focused on private, person-to-person photo sharing, but later short videos, live video chatting, messaging, and story sharing was added. Other features include the ability to add filters and AR-based lenses to snaps and show your live location on a world map. Due to its frequently updating nature, you will always find something new and interesting in it.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: Snap Inc.

Total number of Downloads: 1 Billion+

Ratings on Android: 4.3

Ratings on iOS: 3.8

Facebook Messenger is an application and website for an instant messaging service that connects Facebook users. It allows Facebook users to connect with each other and send messages, emoji, photos, videos, and perform other tasks. Although you don't have to have a Facebook account in order to use Messenger. Messenger can be easily accessible through the Messenger website, your Facebook account on your computer, and the mobile apps, you can also install add-ons in some browser. 

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: Facebook Inc.

Total number of Downloads: 1 Billion+

Ratings on Android: 4.2

Ratings on iOS: 4.2

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform messaging service owned by Facebook. It allows us to send text messages, audio and video calls, share images, documents, user location and other medias as well. WhatsApp is designed for mobile platform only but it is also accessible from a desktop computer, as long as the mobile device remains connected to the internet while using the desktop app. User needs to provide a mobile number to register with the service.

Platform Supported: iOS and Android

Developed By: WhatsApp Inc.

Total number of Downloads: 1 Billion+

Ratings on Android: 4.3

Ratings on iOS: 4.6