Note des avis : 72 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,0★ · 272 787 notes
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Telegram remains one of the most fully featured messengers: fast sync, channels, and cloud storage all work reliably. But editing messages breaks the keyboard, and signing in without a phone number is still not possible.
Points forts
Fast message delivery, a lightweight client, and regular updates with genuinely new features.
Reproches
The editor covers the text with the keyboard, making it nearly impossible to fix a message in a channel.
Pour qui : People who want a messenger with channels and file storage
Note des avis : 68 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 1 053 068 notes
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Signal encrypts properly and holds up on privacy, but message delivery delays and inconsistent voice call quality come up regularly in reviews. It is not ready to be someone's only messenger.
Points forts
Users trust the app enough to build local communities around it and treat it as infrastructure.
Reproches
Messages often hang on 'Delivering' for several hours, and voice calls drop and sound unstable.
Pour qui : People who value privacy over convenience
Note des avis : 66 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 64 874 notes
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A rare tool for creating chat-format stories that kids and teenagers have used for years for fan fiction and roleplay scenes. The core mechanic works reliably, but gradual paywalling of previously free features like colors and avatars hurts the most active part of the audience.
Points forts
The 'write a conversation' format offers an easy path into storytelling for people who do not like writing prose.
Reproches
Basic character customization that used to be free is now behind a paywall, so stories all look the same.
Pour qui : Teen fan fiction writers and fans of roleplay stories
Rang 4. Note des avis : 62 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 18 157 399 notes
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A global messenger with end-to-end encryption that covers the basic need for internet-based communication. Its weak point is mass unjustified account bans with no real support path and reliability issues with video calls.
Points forts : Works where there is no reliable cellular service and across borders without roaming charges.
Reproches : The ban algorithm triggers on normal actions like messaging new contacts, and recovering an account is nearly impossible.
Pour qui : People who communicate with friends or family abroad
Rang 5. Note des avis : 61 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 3,9★ · 80 235 notes
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Essential for staying in touch with Chinese relatives and colleagues, but registering without a contact already inside the platform is nearly impossible, and random account bans without explanation damage relationships with diaspora users. Calls and messaging are stable once you have an account.
Points forts : Voice and video calls across borders work reliably and connect families in different countries.
Reproches : Signing up requires scanning a QR code with someone else's account, which makes registration contingent on knowing the right person.
Pour qui : Chinese people living abroad and their families
Rang 6. Note des avis : 60 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 2 152 239 notes
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Marco Polo is an async video messenger for family and close friends: record a video, the other person watches when convenient. The core works, but captions have been moved behind a paywall, recordings sometimes cut off mid-message, and transcripts recently disappeared.
Points forts : The video-voicemail format removes the pressure to reply immediately and keeps communication feel personal even across large time zone gaps.
Reproches : Subtitles and transcripts have been moved to a paid subscription, cutting off deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
Pour qui : Families and close friends who want to see each other's faces but live in different time zones
Rang 7. Note des avis : 58 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 12 846 594 notes
58sur 100
A messenger built on the Facebook network with good call and video quality. The main flaw is duplicate and delayed notifications, and a persistent Meta AI that cannot be turned off.
Points forts : Video calls work cleanly and stably, connecting people across the world with no noticeable lag.
Reproches : Read-message notifications repeat hours later, making it impossible to know what is actually new.
Pour qui : Facebook users who want to call and message in one place
Rang 8. Note des avis : 58 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,1★ · 36 764 notes
58sur 100
Apple's system messenger works as the default for anyone with an iPhone, but has accumulated real problems: texts 'teleport' between chats, group chat is capped at around 20 people, the sensitive content filter blocks harmless photos and interferes with calls. Message delivery reliability is questioned by a number of users.
Points forts : Works without extra apps with any device including Android, and requires no registration.
Reproches : The group chat participant limit and an unpredictable content filter that blocks normal photos and voice calls.
Pour qui : iPhone owners who want one messenger for everything
Rang 9. Note des avis : 58 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,9★ · 20 010 notes
58sur 100
A team messenger designed for educational institutions with a solid foundation, but email login breaks, crashes happen after updates, and notification granularity leaves something to be desired.
Points forts : Quick group replies and video calls run smoothly.
Reproches : There is no notification setting between 'all messages' and 'mentions only', so the phone buzzes all day.
Pour qui : Students and work teams on institutional platforms
Rang 10. Note des avis : 58 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 7 291 notes
58sur 100
A solid tool for personalized mass SMS campaigns where each recipient sees an individual message. Sending speed is slow, support is hard to reach, and delivery reliability is inconsistent.
Points forts : Each recipient gets a personal message rather than a group thread, which increases the chance of a reply.
Reproches : Sending to a large group takes a long time, and each message requires a separate tap.
Pour qui : Organizers, coaches, and small businesses who need personalized SMS broadcasts
Rang 11. Note des avis : 58 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 4 228 notes
58sur 100
Privacy without a phone number and E2E encryption work, but notifications arrive hours late, video calls are unstable, and the read receipt setting appears in the toggle but does not function. Not suitable for urgent communication, but adequate for low-key private chatting.
Points forts : Registration with no phone number or email: just an identifier, no personal attachment.
Reproches : Notifications about new messages arrive with delays of up to several hours.
Pour qui : People who need maximum anonymity and can tolerate delivery delays
Rang 12. Note des avis : 57 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 3 186 389 notes
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Zoom is the de facto standard for video conferencing in remote work and education. Call quality is stable on a decent connection, but joining a session through the mobile app periodically breaks and forces a switch to the browser.
Points forts : Brings people from different time zones into one video session with no setup needed — just a link, and everyone is in.
Reproches : Locking the phone screen during an active meeting ends the call without warning.
Pour qui : Teams and study groups that need scheduled video meetings
Rang 13. Note des avis : 57 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 72 908 notes
57sur 100
A reliable option for video calls when FaceTime is unavailable or when cross-platform connectivity with Android users is needed. Picture quality is good, there are in-call games and drawing, but ads are intrusive and group calls perform worse than one-on-one.
Points forts : Drawing on screen and mini-games during a video call make conversations feel alive.
Reproches : Adult advertisements appear on a platform marketed for teen socializing.
Pour qui : Children and teenagers staying in touch with friends and family
Rang 14. Note des avis : 55 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 3 471 460 notes
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Discord handles organized communication for gaming and interest-based communities: servers, channels, voice rooms. The weak point on mobile is unreliable verification at login and frequent forced logouts.
Points forts : Voice channels with no need to call — just join and talk until you leave.
Reproches : The CAPTCHA at login freezes on a blank screen, and getting back into an account often requires switching devices.
Pour qui : Gamers and online community members with persistent channels
Rang 15. Note des avis : 55 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 8 567 notes
55sur 100
A convenient Telegram client with additional features, but some are locked behind a paywall, ads are aggressive, and updates lag behind the official app. Without a VPN in Russia, stability is inconsistent.
Points forts : Wide-format posts and extra customization tools on top of standard Telegram.
Reproches : Updates arrive later than the official client, so new Telegram features do not appear right away.
Pour qui : Telegram users who want extended customization
Rang 16. Note des avis : 55 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 5 904 notes
55sur 100
A good library of symbols and fonts for decorating messages, but the keyboard periodically stops appearing after updates, and the delete button sits too close to the working area.
Points forts : A huge collection of symbols and non-standard fonts that are easy to paste into any messenger.
Reproches : No undo button means accidentally deleted text is gone for good.
Pour qui : People who decorate profiles and messages in games and social apps
Rang 17. Note des avis : 52 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 8 239 403 notes
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ChatGPT is an AI assistant, not a messenger in the traditional sense: no message delivery between people, no groups, no contact sync. Response quality is uneven: strong on text and creative tasks, weak on precise facts and consistent memory.
Points forts : Answers complex questions faster and in more detail than a search engine.
Reproches : Memory is inconsistent: it remembers facts about the user but then mixes up contexts and requires repeated reminders.
Pour qui : People who want an AI conversation partner for tasks, not a chat with other people
Rang 18. Note des avis : 52 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 303 221 notes
52sur 100
For internal work communication within Google Workspace it handles the job, but notifications drop out periodically, group chats require email invitations instead of simple adds, and Google Meet calls clutter the chat list with no way to remove them.
Points forts : Cross-platform with no device lock-in, making it possible to message Android users where iMessage is unavailable.
Reproches : Notifications regularly stop working and require reinstalling the app to restore them.
Pour qui : Teams on Google Workspace who need a work chat
Rang 19. Note des avis : 52 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 113 945 notes
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Messenger Kids solves a real problem: giving a child a safe chat under parental control with no access from strangers. But video calls freeze, group chats fail to create, and dependence on a parent's Facebook account becomes a blocker at any point of failure.
Points forts : Children can message and call only contacts approved by a parent — no strangers.
Reproches : Video calls freeze and drop in the middle, and the problem is easy to reproduce.
Pour qui : Parents who want to give their child a messenger they can monitor
Rang 20. Note des avis : 52 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 15 627 notes
52sur 100
MySudo is strong as a privacy platform with multiple Sudos for different contexts, but incoming calls sometimes go straight to voicemail, message sync has delays, and support does not respond.
Points forts : Multiple isolated numbers and email addresses in one app provide real control over your digital footprint.
Reproches : Incoming calls regularly fail to ring and drop to voicemail without notifying the user.
Pour qui : People who take their privacy seriously
Rang 21. Note des avis : 52 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 5 414 notes
52sur 100
ChatTales does one thing well: simulates a conversation between two people for storytelling and pranks. The two-character limit in the free version cuts off content creators right at the start.
Points forts : A realistic iOS-style chat simulation that works well for short stories and pranks.
Reproches : The free version does not allow a third participant, making group conversations unavailable.
Pour qui : Text story creators and reaction video authors
Rang 22. Note des avis : 52 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,9★ · 5 213 notes
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For small offline communities like running clubs or interest groups it works well enough: events, chat, and members are all in one place. The main weakness is notifications that arrive late or not at all, and there is no search through message history, which is painful for an active group.
Points forts : Combines an events calendar with a group chat in one tool without extra switching.
Reproches : Notifications are unreliable, and there is no message search — very inconvenient in large groups.
Pour qui : Organizers of offline communities: clubs, activity groups, interest meetups
Rang 23. Note des avis : 48 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 103 617 notes
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MEGA stores files with zero-knowledge encryption and a generous free tier, but video playback regularly stalls due to bandwidth quotas and encryption latency, and losing the recovery key means permanent loss of access to the account.
Points forts : End-to-end encryption and 20 GB of free storage with convenient file sharing.
Reproches : Video streaming constantly buffers even on a fast connection due to server-side bandwidth limits.
Pour qui : Anyone who needs a private storage solution with a large free quota
Rang 25. Note des avis : 48 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 5 701 notes
48sur 100
Zoho Cliq integrates reasonably well with the Zoho ecosystem, but the mobile app is unstable: it crashes on older iPhones, logs itself out spontaneously, and drops notifications. That is not enough for reliable team communication.
Points forts : Tight integration with other Zoho products means fewer browser tabs to juggle.
Reproches : The app logs out on its own, causing notifications to disappear at the worst possible moment.
Pour qui : Teams already working in Zoho One who need a built-in team chat
Rang 26. Note des avis : 48 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 4 826 notes
48sur 100
The idea of sending one message to a large contact list without creating a group thread is useful and workable. But as the list grows, sending speed drops sharply, the app hangs mid-broadcast, and updates periodically wipe contacts. Reliability is not enough for regular professional use.
Points forts : Lets you send a personal message to hundreds of people individually rather than in a shared thread.
Reproches : With large lists (300+ contacts) the broadcast stalls and will not complete without a manual restart.
Pour qui : Event organizers and small businesses with regular mass broadcasts
Rang 27. Note des avis : 47 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 25 336 notes
47sur 100
The MagicJack VoIP app is stable enough for domestic voice calls, but suffers from system-level limitations: no MMS or photo support, spam calls reach the private number, and the call drops when the screen turns off. International calls are unreliable.
Points forts : Lets you call US numbers from abroad as if it were a local call, with no roaming charges.
Reproches : No way to send or receive photos or files — only text and voice.
Pour qui : Americans who need a second number for calls without giving out their main one
Rang 28. Note des avis : 46 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,5★ · 369 670 notes
46sur 100
The app works as a social network for young people, face verification filters out some fakes, but basic messaging features are hidden behind coins, match locations are global instead of local, and bans arrive without any clear reason.
Points forts : Users genuinely meet and build relationships — several reviews describe couples who got together through the app.
Reproches : Incoming messages and friend requests cannot be seen without payment, making connecting impossible without spending money.
Pour qui : Teenagers and young adults up to 22 looking for new friends online
Rang 29. Note des avis : 46 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 20 757 notes
46sur 100
A live video chat app for strangers that worked better when it had a random matching feature, which was removed. Now calls drop after 10 to 30 seconds, coins are deducted during technical failures without refunds, and moderation fails to handle repeat offenders.
Points forts : When video works stably, it genuinely connects users with real people and no bots.
Reproches : Removing the random video call feature took away the main reason users chose this app.
Pour qui : People who want live video conversations with strangers around shared interests
Rang 30. Note des avis : 44 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 831 773 notes
44sur 100
Basic messaging and calls work stably, but the forced ChatGPT integration with no way to disable it triggered widespread discontent and hurt the rating. The product is losing trust because of changes users never consented to.
Points forts : Voice and video calls abroad work without notable interruptions, which users with family in other countries appreciate.
Reproches : ChatGPT is embedded permanently in the chat feed and cannot be removed even through settings — the disable option does not work.
Pour qui : Diaspora communities and families communicating across countries
Rang 31. Note des avis : 44 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 92 842 notes
44sur 100
Burner provides a real second number for calls and SMS and has served as a work line for years — that is genuine value. But the app takes 20 seconds to open, message history sometimes fails to load at all, and notifications do not arrive from unknown numbers.
Points forts : A permanent second number that works for business calls without a second phone.
Reproches : The app takes an unusually long time to launch — up to 20 seconds on a modern iPhone.
Pour qui : Freelancers and small businesses who need a separate work number
Rang 32. Note des avis : 44 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 61 876 notes
44sur 100
Google Voice remains useful as a second number for call screening, but long-standing reliability issues have worsened: missed calls with no ring, failures when picking up, and Google silently reassigning numbers to other users without warning.
Points forts : A permanent Google account number for registrations and as a screen for incoming calls.
Reproches : Calls go to voicemail without ringing on the device, and the recipient has no idea.
Pour qui : Google Workspace users who need a US number
Rang 33. Note des avis : 44 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 36 373 notes
44sur 100
A messenger for Korean audiences with rich customization and good photo quality, but largely unusable for users outside Korea: contact search does not work, ads appear directly in personal chats as fake messages, and constant verification prompts on login are annoying.
Points forts : Photos are transferred without quality loss, and the profile can be customized in more detail than most messengers allow.
Reproches : Ads are embedded in the personal message feed and are visually indistinguishable from real chats.
Pour qui : People who communicate with Korean contacts or are learning Korean
Rang 35. Note des avis : 44 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 11 119 notes
44sur 100
The inReach device itself works reliably as a satellite communicator, but the companion app is unintuitive, suffers from pairing failures, and requires an internet connection in places where the entire point is to work without one.
Points forts : Reliable satellite communication in areas with no network coverage at all.
Reproches : Some basic features require an internet connection, even though the device exists specifically to work without one.
Pour qui : Hikers and travelers in areas without cellular coverage
Rang 36. Note des avis : 44 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 4 913 notes
44sur 100
This is essentially a browser with picture-in-picture, not a messenger. For background video playback it works reasonably well, but after updates X/Twitter stopped opening, links from other apps do not open, and there is no way to save a list of favorite URLs. As a communication tool it has almost no value.
Points forts : Video from any website plays in PIP mode without ads and in the background.
Reproches : No URL saving — you have to type the address manually every time.
Pour qui : iPhone users who want to watch YouTube in the background without a subscription
Rang 37. Note des avis : 42 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 64 208 notes
42sur 100
A second number for texts is issued quickly and works in basic mode, but for some users it stops functioning after a few days and support only offers to unsubscribe. Suitable for one-off tasks, not ongoing use.
Points forts : Instant delivery of a separate number without changing the SIM card.
Reproches : Contacts disappear from the address book without any visible reason and cannot be recovered.
Pour qui : People who want a separate number for marketplaces or dating apps
Rang 38. Note des avis : 42 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 22 888 notes
42sur 100
An anonymous SMS app that works stably for basic texts for some users, but for others messages never reach recipients — especially after payment. Support does not respond.
Points forts : Lets you pick a number with a desired area code and start texting right away.
Reproches : After activating a paid number, SMS delivery can stop entirely with no explanation.
Pour qui : People who need a temporary anonymous number for one-off messaging
Rang 39. Note des avis : 42 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 7 619 notes
42sur 100
Text messaging works stably, but video calls drop constantly, audio echoes, and connection depends on the network. Fine as a text messenger, not as a video call tool.
Points forts : A closed environment where children can message only adult contacts approved by a parent.
Reproches : Video calls drop and freeze, making voice communication unreliable.
Pour qui : Parents who want to give their child a safe messenger under their own control
Rang 40. Note des avis : 41 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 14 445 notes
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The SMS conversation simulator for storytelling works as intended, but aggressive review prompts and a mandatory paywall from the first launch drive users away.
Points forts : A realistic SMS dialogue interface lets you create engaging text stories.
Reproches : Pop-ups asking for a rating interrupt the workflow right in the middle of creating a story.
Pour qui : Teenagers who make text stories to share on social media
Rang 41. Note des avis : 38 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 3 363 403 notes
38sur 100
Microsoft Teams is a corporate platform for chat and calls that most users install on employer demand. The unread message counter is chronically wrong, sync between devices lags, and the app hijacks FaceTime calls.
Points forts : For basic work chats and scheduled meetings it behaves predictably.
Reproches : The unread badge does not reset correctly for months on end, making it impossible to navigate the message queue.
Pour qui : Corporate Microsoft 365 users with no alternative
Rang 42. Note des avis : 38 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 271 258 notes
38sur 100
TextPlus provides a virtual number where no real one is available, and that is its core value. But messages get stuck on 'sent' with no delivery confirmation, calls drop without warning, and accounts are blocked unpredictably.
Points forts : Works as a backup number for registrations and calls when a real SIM is unavailable.
Reproches : Message delivery status does not update — a conversation can disappear until the app is restarted.
Pour qui : Anyone who needs a one-time US number for verification
Rang 43. Note des avis : 38 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 9 072 notes
38sur 100
A collection of ready-made greetings and messages with a wide library, but text quality is uneven: many templates contain errors or sound generic. This is an inspiration tool, not a live messenger.
Points forts : A large library of greetings for different occasions that is updated regularly.
Reproches : Some templates are written with errors or use outdated phrasing.
Pour qui : People who want a ready-made card or greeting without having to write one themselves
Rang 44. Note des avis : 38 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 6 718 notes
38sur 100
The WhatsApp Web wrapper works, but the session resets almost daily — which defeats the purpose of persistent access. Ads are aggressive and appear inside chats.
Points forts : Lets you keep WhatsApp open on a device without the main account, which is handy for a second SIM.
Reproches : The session drops on its own repeatedly, requiring the QR code to be scanned again and again.
Pour qui : Users with two numbers or without the official WhatsApp app on their device
Rang 45. Note des avis : 38 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 4 767 notes
38sur 100
An OCR tool for copying text from the screen that works decently in typical scenarios, but handwritten text recognition is poor and accuracy dropped noticeably after updates. This app has no messaging features and is not a messenger.
Points forts : Recognizes printed text from photos accurately enough and requires no complex setup.
Reproches : Handwritten text is recognized with errors, and OCR quality has declined after updates.
Pour qui : Anyone who needs to quickly copy text from a photo or screenshot
Rang 46. Note des avis : 36 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 1 451 217 notes
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WhatsApp Business adds a business profile, catalog, and auto-replies on top of regular WhatsApp, but after several updates the app stopped launching reliably on older iPhones and suppresses the busy-line notification during an incoming call.
Points forts : A business profile with a catalog and quick replies reduces routine when working with customers through WhatsApp.
Reproches : The app does not show a 'busy' status to callers, so clients call again and again while interrupting an ongoing conversation.
Pour qui : Small businesses whose audience is already on WhatsApp
Rang 48. Note des avis : 35 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 140 839 notes
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Talkatone provides a free Wi-Fi number, but message delivery reliability is inconsistent: outgoing messages are flagged as 'spam' during normal conversations, verification codes do not arrive, and support is effectively unavailable.
Points forts : Easy to get a number without personal data and start calling for free.
Reproches : The anti-spam system blocks outgoing messages if you send several in a row during a normal exchange.
Pour qui : Anyone who needs a free Wi-Fi number for calls in the US without a real SIM
Rang 49. Note des avis : 35 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 78 781 notes
35sur 100
Positioned as a TikTok alternative for older audiences, but basic messenger features break regularly: messages do not send, live stream notifications disappear, and new accounts become invisible to other users.
Points forts : A platform without heavy moderation gives a sense of free expression for older audiences.
Reproches : The content feed algorithm is unpredictable and pays little attention to the user's language and interests.
Pour qui : Content creators looking for a TikTok alternative
Rang 50. Note des avis : 34 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,5★ · 5 848 645 notes
34sur 100
Snapchat is a messenger with disappearing messages and AR filters, but its core — snap delivery — breaks regularly: videos do not display, notifications ignore disabled categories, and sessions crash. The product is degrading under monetization pressure.
Points forts : Disappearing messages and AR lenses still make communication feel visually alive.
Reproches : Notifications ignore user settings and push filter ads regardless.
Pour qui : Teenagers who communicate through images rather than text
Rang 51. Note des avis : 34 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 13 008 notes
34sur 100
A spam message blocker that worked well for the first few months, then degraded: it lets spam through, blocks important messages from pharmacies and doctors, and does not work on Mac or iPad.
Points forts : At its best the filter genuinely brings spam down to zero with no manual configuration.
Reproches : The filter loses precision after updates and starts blocking legitimate messages from real senders.
Pour qui : iPhone users willing to tolerate instability in exchange for a quiet period with no spam
Rang 52. Note des avis : 34 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 5 791 notes
34sur 100
The mass SMS app used to work for years, but after recent updates it reliably sends messages to only part of the recipient list. Support is silent. The core feature is broken.
Points forts : Used to let organizers send a personal SMS to hundreds of contacts in one tap without a group thread.
Reproches : After updates, the message only goes to the last contact added, not the full group.
Pour qui : Church community and club organizers who need mass SMS broadcasts
Rang 53. Note des avis : 33 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 4 810 notes
33sur 100
The app is positioned as a messenger for international video calls, but basic problems have gone unsolved for years: the call automatically drops after 5 minutes, audio does not switch to AirPods without hanging up and calling back, and messages appear out of chronological order. Group video calls are absent.
Points forts : Users in the UAE note stable video quality where other apps are blocked.
Reproches : Calls drop automatically after 5 minutes, and audio through headphones does not switch without hanging up.
Pour qui : Users in countries with restricted access to WhatsApp and FaceTime
Rang 54. Note des avis : 32 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 907 464 notes
32sur 100
Basic SMS delivery works adequately, but calls are interrupted by ads mid-conversation, spam calls target even paying users, and support is unreachable. The product is unreliable as a primary communication channel.
Points forts : Quick setup of a second number and eSIM activation without visiting a store.
Reproches : Spam calls are not blocked even on the paid plan, making it hard to tell a real contact from a robot.
Pour qui : Anyone who needs a temporary number for a one-time registration
Rang 56. Note des avis : 32 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,1★ · 7 170 notes
32sur 100
BFF fails at the basics: messages do not send, sessions crash, and phone verification works intermittently. The interest-group concept is solid, but the audience is too small to feel it.
Points forts : Interest-based groups genuinely ease the first contact and remove the awkwardness of a one-on-one.
Reproches : Messages stall or do not arrive, especially after a session break.
Pour qui : People looking for offline friends who are willing to put up with instability
Rang 57. Note des avis : 31 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,2★ · 300 817 notes
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The app bans well-behaved users due to errors in the automated verification system and does not respond to appeals, while continuing to charge for subscriptions. The core dating and messaging function is unreliable.
Points forts : Mandatory face verification reduces the number of fakes compared to similar apps.
Reproches : The automated ban triggers at registration without any violation, and there is no way to appeal through support.
Pour qui : Young people looking for friends through short video introductions
Rang 58. Note des avis : 31 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 106 284 notes
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Messenger Multi Business is an unofficial WhatsApp client for iPad and multi-account use that requires constant re-syncing while retaining access to the user's account. Sync drops daily, QR codes are flagged as invalid, and video calls have poor audio.
Points forts : The free version provides the main WhatsApp features with only a single banner at the bottom of the screen.
Reproches : The session drops every day and requires scanning the QR code again, which defeats the whole idea of multi-device access.
Pour qui : iPad owners who need WhatsApp without a second phone nearby
Rang 59. Note des avis : 31 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 68 941 notes
31sur 100
A virtual number for calls and texts that is unreliable: audio is quiet or muffled, message notifications drop, and accounts are blocked without warning. Reliability is at the level of a backup number, not a primary one.
Points forts : Quick setup of a second number for separating personal and work contacts.
Reproches : Calls frequently drop or sound muffled underwater, making them unsuitable for business conversations.
Pour qui : Anyone who needs a temporary backup number
Rang 60. Note des avis : 31 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 4 062 notes
31sur 100
This is not a messenger but a catalog of ready-made phrases and quotes to forward on WhatsApp. It works as a utility: copy text and send. But ads insert a download link into copied text, which annoys recipients.
Points forts : A large library of ready-made messages for holidays and occasions — no writing required.
Reproches : When copying text, the app automatically appends an ad link to the app download page.
Pour qui : People who regularly congratulate loved ones and do not want to write something each time
Rang 61. Note des avis : 30 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 12 225 notes
30sur 100
The social chat for meeting people has deteriorated: moderation stopped working, content has become coarser, and users receive permanent bans without explanation or any way to appeal.
Points forts : At launch the app created a live community where people genuinely answered questions and made connections.
Reproches : The ban system is opaque and inconsistent: well-behaved users are blocked while actual violators keep using the app.
Pour qui : Teenagers over 16 looking for casual conversation, if they can tolerate chaotic moderation
Rang 62. Note des avis : 30 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,1★ · 5 377 notes
30sur 100
The app offers a collection of notification sounds, but installing a chosen tone on iPhone without iTunes is extremely difficult, and the custom tone creation feature may not work after payment.
Points forts : A large library of non-standard sounds that are not available in the default iOS set.
Reproches : Setting a tone on the device requires iTunes and several manual steps, which puts most users off.
Pour qui : iPhone users willing to deal with iTunes for a non-standard notification sound
Rang 63. Note des avis : 29 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 1 559 015 notes
29sur 100
GroupMe holds on in the niche of group chats for schools and teams, but basic features are broken: messages get lost in open chats, pins disappeared after an update, and logging in becomes a cycle of password resets.
Points forts : Group chats work across mobile platforms, which is convenient for mixed-platform teams.
Reproches : Messages regularly get lost even when the chat is open and active — which undermines the entire point of reliable group communication.
Pour qui : School and sports groups stuck on this platform
Rang 64. Note des avis : 29 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,8★ · 789 252 notes
29sur 100
The app lost its audience after the pandemic and now suffers from intrusive notifications, a broken in-room chat, and a creator reward program that does not pay what it promises. It is no longer reliable as a communication tool.
Points forts : Those who stayed have found a close community and spend up to 14 hours a day in rooms.
Reproches : The chat inside an active room does not show new messages until you leave and rejoin.
Pour qui : Audio fans who joined back in 2020 and never left
Rang 65. Note des avis : 29 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,5★ · 224 184 notes
29sur 100
Bigo Live is a streaming platform with chat and virtual gifts, not a full messenger. Bans arrive without explanation and can last up to a year, moderation is inconsistent, and private messages are rife with scam schemes.
Points forts : Streamers appreciate the live audience and the gifting system, which actually works.
Reproches : The matching algorithm ignores gender and orientation settings and shows irrelevant people.
Pour qui : Mobile streamers who want a live audience with donation support
Rang 67. Note des avis : 28 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 92 171 notes
28sur 100
A social walkie-talkie for random conversations around the world, but recent updates removed key modes and broke basic channel navigation. Long-time users are leaving precisely because the app stopped being itself.
Points forts : The atmosphere of random voice encounters and the feel of a live radio broadcast.
Reproches : Duet conversations and frequency shuffling — the mechanics that drove discovery — have been removed.
Rang 68. Note des avis : 28 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 3,2★ · 17 977 notes
28sur 100
LINE is losing users in the US because login without an old device is impossible and phone number registration is blocked. Media delivery is unreliable even for existing users.
Points forts : Stickers and the app's atmosphere work well within the Japanese market.
Reproches : Transferring an account to a new device is virtually impossible without simultaneous access to the old one.
Pour qui : Users in Japan and Asia who have been on the same device for a long time
Rang 69. Note des avis : 28 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 5 500 notes
28sur 100
Blink is positioned as a friend-finding app, but phone number verification breaks, fake and potentially unsafe profiles appear frequently, and core features work unpredictably.
Points forts : The concept of quickly meeting compatible people without a romantic framing appeals to part of the audience.
Reproches : Phone verification fails regularly, blocking new users from getting in.
Pour qui : Teenagers and young adults looking for new friends online
Rang 70. Note des avis : 28 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 4 371 notes
28sur 100
The app was built on privacy trust but has degraded: notifications are broken, sending photos and videos does not work, and copy-paste was removed in an update. The core messenger function — reliable delivery and notifications — is not working.
Points forts : Messages disappear after 24 hours without any configuration, anonymously and with no extra steps.
Reproches : Notifications for incoming messages arrive inconsistently or not at all.
Pour qui : People who want an anonymous ephemeral chat and can accept limited functionality
Rang 71. Note des avis : 26 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 658 768 notes
26sur 100
Messages get stuck on 'sending', incoming images do not arrive, calls drop, and accounts are blocked without warning or any path to appeal. The product is unreliable as a communication channel.
Points forts : Works as a backup number when you need to reach someone who has blocked your main contact.
Reproches : The spam algorithm blocks conversations with real people, including family members, without explanation.
Pour qui : People who want to hide their real number from a specific contact
Rang 72. Note des avis : 26 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,1★ · 4 431 notes
26sur 100
The app is positioned as a way to run a second WhatsApp on iPad, but it is essentially just a browser wrapper opening web.whatsapp.com. Message sync breaks after updates, and users who realize what they actually bought feel misled.
Points forts : For anyone who needs a second WhatsApp account on the same device, the concept works.
Reproches : After updates, sync with the main WhatsApp breaks and messages stop loading.
Pour qui : iPad users with two WhatsApp numbers who need quick access from a tablet
Rang 73. Note des avis : 25 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,1★ · 25 087 notes
25sur 100
A social messenger for dating where ads literally cover interface buttons and make the chat inaccessible without a paid subscription. Live streaming was removed from the app entirely. Message sending is unreliable.
Points forts : Over years of operation it has gathered a real community of regular users who have been there a long time.
Reproches : Ad banners cover the bottom navigation menu and make it impossible to tap the chat buttons.
Pour qui : Users who registered long ago and came for a specific social circle
Rang 74. Note des avis : 24 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 587 513 notes
24sur 100
Calls drop after an hour, ads redirect to potentially harmful pages, incoming call notifications do not trigger, and registration often hits an error wall. The product does not reliably perform basic functions.
Points forts : For tablets without a SIM card it is one of the few ways to text Android contacts.
Reproches : Incoming calls go straight to voicemail with no chance for the user to answer.
Pour qui : Tablet owners without a SIM who need some kind of number
Rang 76. Note des avis : 22 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 102 009 notes
22sur 100
Azar started as a random video chat for meeting strangers, but a new update replaced random matches with gem-based invites. Users are demanding a rollback en masse, credits are deducted without connections being made, and there is no way to search by username.
Points forts : The idea of a random video chat with people from around the world was alive and worked before the update.
Reproches : There is no way to find someone by username — only a random match or invite — making reconnection impossible.
Pour qui : People who want to video chat with strangers from other countries
Rang 77. Note des avis : 22 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 31 090 notes
22sur 100
An anonymous communication app where the core feature of sending messages periodically stops working after updates. Notifications do not lead to the right chat, and content moderation is nearly absent. Much of the audience has been inactive for years.
Points forts : An anonymous profile allows communication without any attachment to a real identity.
Reproches : Messages stall on sending indefinitely, and new chat notifications do not open the right conversation.
Pour qui : People looking for anonymous communication with strangers without revealing their identity
Rang 79. Note des avis : 22 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 5 238 notes
22sur 100
The app is positioned as a shortcut for messaging on WhatsApp without saving a contact, but basic features do not work: devices keep disconnecting, the QR code must be scanned every time, and phone numbers are not recognized. This is not a messenger — it is a wrapper that breaks on first real use.
Points forts : The idea of opening a chat with an unknown number in one tap is convenient for businesses and services.
Reproches : The device connection drops constantly and requires re-linking via QR code.
Pour qui : Small businesses that need quick chats without saving contacts
Rang 80. Note des avis : 22 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 4 298 notes
22sur 100
After updates call quality dropped sharply: missed calls do not appear in notifications, OTP codes do not arrive on re-login, and group calls have no audio. The app is unstable for regular communication.
Points forts : Works in the UAE where other messengers are blocked.
Reproches : Incoming calls do not appear in phone notifications unless the app is opened manually.
Pour qui : Users in countries with VoIP call restrictions
Rang 81. Note des avis : 21 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 3,7★ · 4 718 notes
21sur 100
An anonymous-chat social app for meeting people that suffers from slow media loading, freezes on re-login, and a complete absence of audience filtering. Video sending is so slow that users assume the feature is broken. The quality of interaction depends on the audience makeup — and it is inconsistent here.
Points forts : There is a live audience from different countries, and some conversations genuinely take off.
Reproches : Video does not send properly, and the app freezes on re-login via Google.
Pour qui : People looking for casual chat with strangers around the world
Rang 82. Note des avis : 20 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 30 357 notes
20sur 100
The app positions itself as a Wi-Fi call and text tool, but incoming texts disappear from the interface, incoming calls interrupt and drop the current call, and verification codes from third-party services never arrive. The core use case does not work.
Points forts : The concept works on paper: a second number via Wi-Fi without a physical SIM card.
Reproches : Received messages disappear from history with no trace of delivery.
Pour qui : Anyone who needs a second number for Wi-Fi calls — if they can find a working alternative
Rang 83. Note des avis : 20 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,4★ · 6 219 notes
20sur 100
SayHi is overrun by scammers and fake accounts, voice calls do not work for some users, and a points system restricts communication. Finding a genuine conversation partner is difficult.
Points forts : There are real users from different countries, and some of them genuinely want to connect.
Reproches : Moderation cannot handle the volume of scammers and extortionists, which poisons the entire experience.
Pour qui : People looking for language exchange partners who are willing to filter out scammers themselves
Rang 84. Note des avis : 19 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,5★ · 22 209 notes
19sur 100
A VoIP call and SMS app with a virtual number where text messages consistently fail to reach recipients, calls drop due to network issues, and you can only manage a group you created yourself. Support does not respond for months.
Points forts : The approach works for privacy: a separate number with no SIM card attachment.
Reproches : You cannot join a group created by another user — only your own.
Pour qui : Not recommended for anyone in its current state
Rang 85. Note des avis : 19 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,5★ · 4 543 notes
19sur 100
A virtual phone number app for calls and SMS that issues a number but after payment calling does not actually work: no dial tone, SMS do not arrive, verification codes never come through. The payment structure is confusing — a subscription does not include minutes, you have to buy coins separately.
Points forts : The need for a second number without a SIM is real, and occasionally after a long wait calls do go through.
Reproches : After payment, calls and SMS often do not work at all and verification codes do not arrive.
Pour qui : Users who need a temporary second number for verification
Rang 86. Note des avis : 18 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,5★ · 32 275 notes
18sur 100
The app consistently fails to deliver SMS and calls after activation: numerous reviews document the same thing — messages do not reach sender or recipient, credits are spent with nothing sent, and support does not respond. The core virtual number feature does not work.
Points forts : The ability to choose a number from a list at registration is a convenient and clear experience.
Reproches : SMS do not reach the recipient even with an active balance and a working connection.
Rang 87. Note des avis : 18 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 11 082 notes
18sur 100
Messages do not arrive, assigned phone numbers are lost while the subscription is active, and support does not respond. The virtual number as a product does not work.
Points forts : The idea of getting a separate number for different tasks is clear and in demand.
Reproches : The assigned number can disappear at any moment without warning.
Rang 88. Note des avis : 18 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 5 154 notes
18sur 100
The app promises to turn chat screenshots into formatted stickers, but almost all functionality is behind a paywall from the very first message. There is no real value as a communication tool — this is customization for its own sake with a minimal free tier.
Points forts : The idea of overlaying a styled sticker on top of a real message looks visually interesting.
Reproches : Stickers do not fit over other people's messages well: the scale is off and the orientation is wrong.
Pour qui : Teenagers who want to decorate chat screenshots
Rang 89. Note des avis : 15 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,3★ · 374 429 notes
15sur 100
The chat feed hangs and shows 'loading' indefinitely, streams crash every 4 to 5 minutes, face verification does not work, and the majority of profiles are bots or scammers. The product is broken across all key functions.
Points forts : Streamers receive a higher share of gift revenue than on large platforms.
Reproches : Opening the incoming message list is impossible — the app freezes on loading.
Pour qui : Streamers for whom gift monetization matters more than reach
Rang 90. Note des avis : 15 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 9 255 notes
15sur 100
The app is positioned as an SMS replacement, but it only works within its own network. Writing to anyone in your regular contacts is impossible unless they also install this messenger.
Points forts : The interface looks like a standard calls-and-messages app.
Reproches : Communication with numbers outside the app does not work, even though that is exactly what the description promises.
Rang 91. Note des avis : 14 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,6★ · 270 880 notes
14sur 100
Litstick is a sticker overlay for pranks, not a messenger: it creates a fake-chat image to place over a screenshot. Most users do not understand how it works, the sticker does not match the chat bubble size, and the vast majority of reviews express disappointment.
Points forts : The idea appealed to people who wanted to prank their friends.
Reproches : The sticker overlay does not scale to actual message bubbles, so the result always looks fake.
Pour qui : Teenagers who want to fake a chat screenshot for a prank
Rang 92. Note des avis : 14 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,1★ · 39 543 notes
14sur 100
The app is positioned as a dating service, but the overwhelming majority of active profiles are described by male users as bots or people requesting money. Genuine meetings are rare, chat is unstable, and the like algorithm is opaque.
Points forts : A handful of real users did find connections, which shows the concept can work.
Reproches : There is no way to tell a live profile from a bot without paying to reveal a match.
Rang 94. Note des avis : 4 sur 100. Note sur l’App Store : 4,7★ · 6 931 notes
4sur 100
The app is filled with bots posing as real people: the same phrases, conversations that drop after two messages, and AI avatars. There is no real communication.
Points forts : Some users find it useful for killing time in a one-sided way.
Reproches : Nearly all conversation partners are bots or fake profiles — genuine interaction does not happen.
Pour qui : Not recommended
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