With WhatsApp becoming a rage amongst Smartphone users across the globe, IM has acquired a whole new meaning. IM, short for instant messenger is one of the sought after feature that every user seeks for on their smartphone. After all it is the most cost effective yet efficient way to send out text, messages, photos and videos in real time to friends and family. Although WhatsApp has scored quite high in terms of popularity, there are other less -known but extremely handy IM options that are far ahead from WhatsApp when it comes to better usage, features and services. Here is a list of top 5 IM iPhone apps that will make you forget WhatsApp.
1. BeeJive IM
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It is one of the most popular IM apps on the Apple App store. The best feature of this app is that it supports wide range of messenger namely Facebook, Gtalk, Yahoo, Myspace IM, Jabber and few others. In addition to that the IM supports multimedia support and picture sharing, push notification. A must have application for those who have an overwhelming presence on social media platforms.
(iTunes Store:- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/beejiveim-with-push/id291720439?mt=8)
2. e-Buddy Pro
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This is another IM app that is supported by popular IM clients such as AIM, MSN Live, ICQ, Gtalk, Yahoo Messanger. The app boasts of a pretty large user base and has many awesome features like picture sharing, push notification etc. There is a paid as well as the free version of the app. It was an excellent layout and interface that makes chatting with friends and family a pleasurable experience.
(iTunes Store:- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ebuddy-pro-messenger/id336346413?mt=8)
3. Meebo
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Meebo is all in one integrated instant chat messenger that works equally well across devices namely the desktop or the iPhone. It enjoys the support of over 100 IM networks including popular IM’s such as Gtalk, Facebook, MySpace, Yahoo, AOL, Yahoo! etc. The advanced chat session management is perhaps the best aspect of this app that allows users to switch between the App and the phone. It is great app with additional features like searchable chat history; add/remove friend option, Chat groups and much more. An excellent IM app that will connect you with all your friends anytime, anywhere.
(App link:- http://ipod.about.com/od/iphoneappsreviews/fr/meebo-iphone-app-review.htm)
4. Verbs IM
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It may be argued that Verbs does not support many features that many of its competitors offer, yet it on the list. The reason for this is that Verb is a very classy IM app which is extremely easy to use. The app has an extremely intuitive UI which looks good. Although not many, Verbs support two of the leading IM clients namely Gtalk and MobileMe.
(iTunes Store:- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/verbs-im/id392501688?mt=8)
5. Kik Messenger
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There is more than one reason, why you will love this instant messenger. To begin with, it is undoubtedly the fastest and most reliable IM designed for a Smartphone. The application is highly personalized with advanced sent option, delivery report, read and type notification and much more. The simplicity of the design is perhaps the best aspect of this app. Apart from that, it gives you full control of your identity and helps you keep your phone number hidden. No wonder, it is one of the most popular IM tool that people are using to stay connected on variety of social media websites.
(iTunes Store:- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/kik-messenger/id357218860?mt=8)
The IM options featuring in this write-up have several reasons to feature on this list. To begin with, these iphone apps are extremely customizable and can help you use IM in a guarded and subtle way. The best part is that both iOS and Android OS have most of these apps on their platforms, allowing users to use it from any device.
Top 5 IM Apps for iPhone other than WhatsApp,
Amanda
Jul 26. 2013
This is a great article
Rohit
Aug 29. 2013
thanks for introducing me with these fabulous instant messaging apps, but there is one more “wechat” i love that app..:)
TechCrates
Aug 30. 2013
Great suggestion Rohit, I used wechat in big city where many people are potentially around to talk and chat to 🙂
TechCrates
Aug 30. 2013
What is the good use of writing an article for you when you have not provided any backlink to my site I will post this article on some other site you should remove it from here.
Mallesh
Oct 03. 2013
Am using Android now. Hope you will list Android IM apps as well.
ankush
Feb 12. 2014
addicted to instant messaging here 😉
Smith
Feb 13. 2014
Kik Messenger is best apps iPhone it,s fast and easy to use it. I like it.
Sarah
Mar 16. 2014
If anyone want to download any of the above mentioned messenger or whats app on their PC. What should he or she do ?
Hemant
Apr 02. 2014
Hike is another awesome app to send and receive free messages via web. It also gives you an option to send 100+ free SMS messages in your country on any mobile number for free.
Eric
Apr 15. 2014
nice post thanks for sharing keep it up
Rahul
May 12. 2014
Nice collection of im apps, I will try some of these soon.
Thanks for sharing this post.
Hussain
May 14. 2014
nice article on instant messaging app. liked it so much
hussain
May 14. 2014
@sarah..
You can use bluestack for the apps to run on pc
Eric
May 26. 2014
nice post thanks for sharing.keep it up
tariq
May 30. 2014
thank you for giving information your post is very great
sirison
Jul 04. 2014
thanks for sharing the great post
Mansoor
Jul 11. 2014
Great IM apps you have shared. I loved your list. Thank you very much for this awesome list. .
mod
Jul 16. 2014
If anyone want to download any of the above mentioned messenger or whats app on their PC. What should he or she do ?