Facebook Messenger

Instantly chat with friends, send photos and stickers
Nowadays, people feel the need to constantly stay connected with friends and things happening around them. Facebook Messenger is a great app for chatting with friends, from wherever you are. You can snap a picture and send it in seconds or make instant calls.

Intuitive GUI with all the tools you need to chat with friends

It really doesn't get easier than this. Just install the app, log into your Facebook account and the app lists your Facebook messages and contacts that you talk to the most. Also, there's the option of calling contacts directly from within the app.

There's a section with Facebook friends that have installed this app and that you can message, and a list of contacts that are currently online. The app provides a search bar for you to find interesting people or groups to connect with.

Send photos, videos and audio files

The app comes with all the basic functions of messenger apps for phones. You can add text, send a photo from your phone's memory as the app opens a gallery of photos on the bottom of the screen, for you to pick one. Also messages can be forwarded to people who weren't included in the conversation and you'll also be informed if they've read your message.

You can also snap a picture or record a video directly from within the app and there's also an option for recording audio. Facebook Messenger comes with two sets of stickers and others are available for download free within the app. As expected, you can like received messages.

Create groups and place calls

One of its useful features is the ability to create several groups with your friends, the ones that you message the most. You can also send a message or photo to someone who isn't in the conversation by tapping on the forward icon. To make it easier to stay connected, it lets you create a shortcut on the home screen and it even lets you place calls for free over WiFi.

In addition, this app can be set to run in the background while you check out other apps, so that you'll always stay connected. Various settings can be made to notifications, so that they don't bother you when you're busy.

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softpedia rating

4.0/5

user rating

UNRATED
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Hits & Misses

hits

  • app displays list of contacts and people you can instantly chat with
  • settings for notifications and data usage
  • stickers
  • create groups
  • snap pictures or record video
  • app works in the background even if you use other programs on your phone

misses

  • rather simplistic UI
  • asks for your phone number
  • requires access to personal information like location, contacts, photos etc
Bottom Line
Design / UI8
 

The GUI is intuitive, but simplistic. There are few tools to work with and the interface is not very appealing.

Function9
 

It performs well, it instantly loads messages and your list of contacts.

Security7
 

The app requires access to personal information, like phone number, location, your phone's contact list, so be careful with data that you share.

Battery7
 

It's somewhat of a battery drainer, considering that it needs constant internet connection and refreshes messages instantly.

Price9
 

Completely free of charge, no in-app purchases or ads.

Compatibility8
 

The developer doesn't specify the Android versions required for this app.

Editor's Review
VERY GOOD

A great app for chatting with friends, you'll need if you wish to stay connected at all times.

Reviewed by Alexandra Vaidos, last updated on May 5th, 11:39 GMT.
Specifications
price:
100% Free
current version:
Varies with device
reviewed version:
26.0.0.21.13
developer:
Facebook, Inc.
category:
VOICE & MESSAGING
os version req.:
Varies with device
age rating:
12+
in-app purchases:
No
hits:
1497

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