No matter who we are, or where we are, WhatsApp is the perfect solution to connect with our friends, family or our loved ones, irrespective of their geographical location. In the last few years WhatsApp has grown enormously, with its current users at more than 1 billion across the globe. But WhatsApp was purchased by Facebook and therefore the question of how much of your phone data is being taken by Facebook is a question that no one has answers to. So here are some alternatives for WhatsApp.
BlackBerry Messenger
Not so different than WhatsApp!
From the famous BlackBerry, this messenger application had laid down the groundwork for today’s messenger apps. With features like sharing photos, videos or voice calling, this app is a good alternative for WhatsApp.
LINE
Equip yourself with Line
LINE is a Japan Based instant messenger app, which was launched in June 2011. It provides its users with features like exchanging text, images, videos, audio files and also video conferencing. It is available on almost every major operating system.
Viber
Connect with your loved ones on Viber
Many would have heard about this messenger app, but still there are only 249 million active users on it as compared to the 1+ billion users of WhatsApp. This Israel based app is free of cost with no ads disturbing your conversation.
Skype
Skype – The all rounder
If you are thinking why I have included Skype in this list, then just ask yourself this, when was the last time you used Skype for messaging? Yes, not video conferencing but messaging. Skype has the option to share photos, videos and messages and yet these options are rarely ever used.
Kik Messenger
Kik – The simple and easy messenger
Kik is another instant messaging app that is actually based on the BlackBerry Messenger. Kik has many amazing features like allowing the user to register without a phone number or preventing anyone from locating them.
Author’s Name – Tushar Nayyar
