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31 Fun Messaging Apps

From Coupled-Up Communication Apps to Wifi-Texting Apps

— July 30, 2014 — Tech
With the release of fun messaging apps like Slingshot and Bolt, communication is becoming more entertaining, but also easier and faster than ever. Beyond what's already offered on your phone, there are tons of alternative messaging apps to choose from for Android and Apple devices. Some of the most fun ones like Imoji, UltraText and Xpress let you turn your own selfies into emojis, making messages more personal than ever. Since it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish the tone of a text message no matter how many cryptic emojis you add, these apps make it a lot easier to gauge an individual's true feelings by their real facial expressions.

In addition to there being a ton of apps that are highly visual, there are also apps that improve upon text messaging, making it easier to do offline or with access to wifi.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
33
Reaction-Capturing Apps
Reaction-Capturing Apps
The Reactr App will Let you See Friends Reactions to Your Photo
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32
Translation-Enabled Chat Platforms
Translation-Enabled Chat Platforms
The Globr Chat Platform Can Translate Users' Messages
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31
Personalized Face Messaging Apps
Personalized Face Messaging Apps
React Messenger Allows Users to Attach Their Own Smiling Face
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30
Wifi Texting Apps
Wifi Texting Apps
Text Using Wifi with The Three inTouch App
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29
Trustworthy Social Sharing Apps
Trustworthy Social Sharing Apps
The Open Messaging Platform App Omlet Debuted at the SXSW 2014
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28
Text-Mimicking Email Apps
Text-Mimicking Email Apps
E-mail Gets a Modern Facelift with Ping
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27
Overprotective Messaging Apps
Overprotective Messaging Apps
The Kitestring App Texts Contacts When Users Don't Reply
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26
Snarky Safety-Tweeting Apps
Snarky Safety-Tweeting Apps
The IAmAliveVIP Emergency Notification App Tweets After Bombings
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25
Animation Texting Apps
Animation Texting Apps
The UltraText App Lets You Make Homemade GIFs to Send to Your Friends
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24
Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
The Wickr App Offers Privacy and Control
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23
Call-Simulating Apps
Call-Simulating Apps
The Knock Android App Reminds Friends to Respond to Texts
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22
Speedy Messaging Apps
Speedy Messaging Apps
The Tap App Claims to Be the World's Fastest Messaging App
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21
Selfie Messaging Apps
Selfie Messaging Apps
iOS Messenger App React Lets You Have Entire Conversations of Just Selfies
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20
Rival Messaging Apps (UPDATE)
Rival Messaging Apps (UPDATE)
The Facebook Slingshot App Sends Photo Status Updates
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19
Couples Messaging Apps
Couples Messaging Apps
The Couple App for Couples Provides a Dedicated Network for Two
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18
Internet-Independent Chat Apps
Internet-Independent Chat Apps
'FireChat' Lets You Chat without Internet or a Cellphone Signal
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17
Customizable Emoticon Apps
Customizable Emoticon Apps
The Imoji App Lets Smartphone Users Create Their Own iPhone Emojis
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16
Catty Social Networking Apps
Catty Social Networking Apps
The MeowChat App Combines Social Networking, Dating and Cartoon Cats
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15
Medieval Messaging Apps
Medieval Messaging Apps
The Yo, Hodor Parody App Lets You Shout 'Hodor Hodor' To Your Friends
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14
Musical Messaging Apps
Musical Messaging Apps
The La-La App Allows You To Chat Via Song
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13
Ephermeral Messaging Apps
Ephermeral Messaging Apps
Instagram Bolt Shares Images Instantly to Smaller Groups of People
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12
Location-Based Messaging Apps
Location-Based Messaging Apps
The Repudo App Lets You Leave Digital Notes in the Real-World
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11
Expansive Messaging Apps
Expansive Messaging Apps
The Talk Path App Makes Messaging Friends, Family and Businesses Easy
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10
Rival Photo Messaging Apps
Rival Photo Messaging Apps
Facebook's Slingshot App Will Launch as a Direct Snapchat Competitor
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9
Vanishing Message Apps
Vanishing Message Apps
The Confide App Shows off Its Snapchat-Like Messaging at CES 2014
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8
Emotional Outburst Apps
Emotional Outburst Apps
The Vent App Saves You from Having to Vent on Social Media
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7
Subtle Messaging Apps
Subtle Messaging Apps
The Wut App Lets You Send Messages Disguised as Push Notifications
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6
Lightning-Fast Messaging Apps
Lightning-Fast Messaging Apps
The Telegram Messenger App is Simple, Secure and Super Speedy
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5
Coupled-Up Communication Apps
Coupled-Up Communication Apps
The New You&Me Messaging App is Content Comprehensive
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4
Incognito Flirting Apps
Incognito Flirting Apps
The Truth App Lets You Flirt Anonymously
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3
Surprisingly Simplistic Apps
Surprisingly Simplistic Apps
The Yo App Only Allows People to Message Each Other the Word 'Yo'
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2
Emotional Messaging Apps
Emotional Messaging Apps
The Xpress App Uses Replaces Emojis with Your Own Expressive Selfies
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1
Anonymous Messaging Apps
Anonymous Messaging Apps
The Secret App Lets you Speak Freely with Friends
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