When it comes to free texting apps, iPhone users have quite the choice. There are thousands of applications available on the App Store that allow users to send text messages over the internet. However, the requirements of a texting app can differ from user to user. While some iPhone users won’t find a need for a separate messaging application, others might appreciate the additional features provided by third-party apps.
Texting apps allow iPhone users to collaborate in the workplace, share memories and feelings with friends, and generally stay in constant contact with family members on multiple platforms. Messenger and WhatsApp are both examples of text applications, and these two also happen to be the most popular instant messaging apps in the world.
For iPhone users who need to send or receive large media files on a regular basis, Telegram is one of the best free texting apps. There are no limitations on the size and type of files sent, and the chat history is not saved on an iPhone either. Additionally, Telegram users can create groups with up to 200,000 members which could prove useful for running businesses or small-scale online stores. Similarly, Discord is another free texting app for iPhone and one that allows users to create invite-only chat rooms. Since the application provides low-latency audio chat support, users can create discussion rooms for both personal and professional purposes. Further, Discord has a library of emojis and GIFs as well.
Other Popular Texting Apps For iPhone
In the United States, the most popular texting app is Facebook Messenger. Following recent updates, Messenger also now includes end-to-end encryption for text messages. For those connected to their friends and family on Facebook, Messenger is probably the best free texting app available. Another hugely popular messaging app in the United States is Snapchat, the platform that originally came up with the concept of disappearing messages. With over 80 million users in the US, Snapchat allows sending text messages, Bitmojis, images, and more. The application is best suited to iPhone users who love to see pictures throughout the day, and share their own images with friends.
When considering the popularity of instant messaging applications for iPhone outside the US, Messenger loses out to WhatsApp. However, both these applications are owned by the same company – Meta. Nevertheless, WhatsApp allows iPhone users to share images, videos, GIFs, documents, and send text messages as well. Although WhatsApp is completely free to use, and supports end-to-end encryption for both messages and audio calls, users do need to create an account using a phone number. For iPhone users who wish to have a simple and versatile messaging application, WhatsApp is an excellent option.
While both Messenger and WhatsApp allow users to make voice and video calls, Meta owns another social media app that allows users to send text messages for free – Instagram. Of course, Apple also has its own iMessage messaging application that makes it super easy for iPhone users to communicate with each other, and without the need for an additional app. For iPhone users that are looking for an alternative to iMessage, it is worth trying a few different apps to see which one best suits their needs before committing to one.
Source: App Store
