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Whatsapp messenger is the most widely used cross-platform instant messaging application which has been free for users in some countries. Like me, a lot of people love free stuff but here's the catch, Whatsapp messenger is not going to be free forever, even though the free service period has been extended a couple of times.(To find out your service expiry date, open Whatsapp, select settings, then account, then payment info)
In view of that, I've tried out some similar apps and read about others as well. Here's the shortlist of what i found out:
XMS (formerly ebuddy XMS)
Platforms supported - Android, blackberry, IOS, Symbian(nokia), Windows.
Features - Text, media sharing(pictures, videos, sounds), location, Group chat
I've tried this one out on the android, IOS and Symbian platforms and I'd say the interface is just okay. There's also this cool "nearby" feature i mentioned above, which gives you a list of XMS users within a maximum of 10km. The users are displayed on a map to give you an idea of where exactly and how far they are from you. You could also add new contacts using a pin like with Blackberry Messenger.
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| screenshot on android |
Platforms supported - Android, Blackberry, IOS.
Features - Text, media sharing, Group chat.
I used this one as well and in my opinion, the most impressive thing about it is the interface. Each user also has a unique pin for adding contacts.
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Kik Messenger
Platforms supported - Android, Blackberry, IOS, Symbian, Blackberry, Windows.
Features - Text, media sharing, Group chat.
From the reading i did, Kik messenger is the most widely used among the three apps I've listed, with over 50 million users worldwide.
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| screenshot on android |
Choice is yours now!
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