With a smartphone, you can have instant and constant communication with workmates, friends, and family. New messaging apps have been developed to provide better services offering all kinds of interactions such as free text messaging, video, and voice calling as well as file and photo sharing with encryption.

 Below you find the best messaging apps:

Telegram
Telegram has millions of active users, and it proclaims itself as the fastest messaging app around. Chats can be stored in the cloud and are secure with encryption, as file sharing has no limit of size. It supports video and photo editing, stickers, and GIFs as well as group chats of up to 200,000 people. One of the greatest benefits is that it is free and has no Ads. New features for the app include animated stickers for video and photos as well as a new media editor.

Kakao Talk
Kakao Talk is the fastest and most reliable messaging app, no matter the network you are connected to. One of its outstanding features is the integration of e-commerce in the app. It gives its users exclusive deals and coupons with popular brands to share with family and friends. The app is popular in transactions such that it now offers branded credit cards for subscribers to use the virtual currency. Additional features include creating calenders and schedule appointments, as well as setting reminders.

WhatsApp
WhatsApp is the most used messaging app in the world since its free and easy to set up. You can chat as you share your location, documents, photos, and contacts. You can also make video and voice calls. The app supports a group call of 8 people. When launching the app, you have to grant access to contacts so they can be automatically populated. WhatsApp has a massive number of users due to its end-to-end encryption for security and privacy. It supports GIFs and SnapChat, such as editing features.

Facebook Messenger
Facebook has a messaging app that allows you to chat with friends and family conveniently. Your contacts are populated automatically. The app also allows you to add contacts or enable others to add your contact by merely scanning a unique code. Many stickers are available as well as the fact that you can send GIFs. Voice and video calls are reliable and clear. Files and locations can be shared as money can be sent in some markets. You can as well start a secret conversation that is safe with end-to-end encryption. There is a new feature known as messenger rooms. This feature enables you can host up to 50 people. Create a link to your chat and share it with anyone, even the ones who are not on Facebook.

Line
Line is a popular messaging app that has over 600 million active users. It has a timeline similar to that of Facebook, where you post as your friends comment on the post. The app supports calls to landlines as well as free Line to Line voice and video calls. The app includes a sufficient store of stickers packed with Line characters. Chats are encrypted, and a group chat accommodates up to 500 people. You can follow artists and bands who are on Line. The app also allows you to set albums and share. You can be on a call and watch YouTube videos simultaneously.

Kik
Often, Kik is a messaging app for the youth. It does not require the linking of a phone number; you only need a username to begin texting. You have to scan a QR code to add friends and family. The interface is user friendly and fun as you play games inside chat rooms. The app assists most teens and young adults to interact.

Viber
The app is popular, with over 1 billion users globally. It adds your contacts automatically and enables you to send stickers, emojis, text messages as well as make voice and video calls. Group chats are available, and messaging is encrypted. Viber-to-Viber calls are free.

WeChat
WeChat is popular and has more than 1 billion users. It has usual messaging app features, but you can get features like location sharing to find nearby friends. The app supports games, payments, and much more.

SnapChat
SnapChat allows you to share photos and videos. Its famous feature is to filter videos and edit photos as well as share stickers. You can have group chats with all your friends.
Other messaging apps include; GroupMe, Signal, dust, and Discord.