Messenger – Text and Video Chat for Free

Design and Usability 4.5/5

Messenger's interface is quite typical for modern communication apps. The main screen features all of your active chats sorted from the most recent to the oldest. These chats are accompanied by big profile pictures of your contacts so you can easily find the exact people you want to speak with. The app comes with a white theme by default, but you can turn on Dark Mode with just a few taps. And what's especially great about this app is that it allows you to use your Facebook profile so you don't need to remember your contacts' phone numbers or share your number with others.

Key Functions 4.5/5

Facebook Messenger claims-free text chats with your social media friends its main function. But the app has other useful functions, including free video calls with up to seven people at once with many interactive filters and other effects. You can also use Messenger to call your contacts – and you still don't have to know their phone numbers. Moreover, there are free voice and video recording options with a couple of editing tools, a large variety of stickers, emojis, and so on. In short, Messenger isn't too innovative when it comes to functionality, but all of its functions are implemented very well.

Security 3/5

Messenger employs modern security standards when handling your messages which means they are heavily encrypted from your device through the Facebook servers and to the person who is receiving your message. However, the company itself has full access to your correspondence, and if that's crucial for you, avoid sharing any important information via the app.