Anonymous messaging and social discovery app with media sharing, games, and customizable bots
Anonymous messaging and social discovery app with media sharing, games, and customizable bots
Vote (181 votes)
Program license Free
Developer Kik Interactive
Version 17.6.2.32976
Works under Android
Also known as Kik Messenger
Vote
(181 votes)
Developer
Kik Interactive
Works under
Android
Program license
Free
Version
17.6.2.32976
Also known as
Kik Messenger
Pros
- Lets you use your phone to chat without giving strangers your phone number
- Great for those looking for new friends and potential dates
- Can play games with other users and engage in other fun activities
- Gives you the option of sending and receiving messages that contain video or audio files
- Can create your own bots for use on the app
Cons
- Has way too many bots pretending to be real people
- Doesn't have many advanced features
- Contains a lot of spam
- Is too basic for some users
With Kik Messenger, you can now send instant messages from any Android device without using your text messages.
Have you ever been at a party, dancing in a club or just walking down the street and met someone you really liked? In today's world, you probably don't feel comfortable handing out your phone number to complete strangers, but you probably assume that you don't have any other options. Kik Messenger is the alternative option that you want. This messaging app lets you send the same text messages that you would over the phone but through an anonymous system that keeps your phone number hidden. Many people on dating sites use this app to connect with other people before meeting in person.
Kik requires that you set up a user name of your own, but you can then add information to your account about your likes and dislikes and add a photo of yourself. Its search feature lets you search by a user's real name, user name or a hash tag, which makes it easy to find people you might want to meet in real life. You can start a group discussion to chat with multiple people at the same time and engage in chats with individuals too.
Unlike other text apps that only let you send text messages, Kik lets you send other types of files along with your messages. You can share a photo or video that you took at a recent party and even attach audio files saved on your computer. Its bot feature lets you create your own bots that you use for playing games and doing other things on the app. When it comes to dating though, you'll find that the app has a number of bots that try to lure you into paid dating sites as well as a lot of spam that you need to weed through.
Though this app is simple and easy to use, some may find that it lacks the advanced features that they want. You can use the app to play fun games by yourself or with other users, and it comes with other built-in activities that help you get to know each other too. The more you know about each other, the more comfortable you will feel meeting offline. While Kik won't replace the dating sites and apps that you already use, it's a nice compliment to those sites.
Pros
- Lets you use your phone to chat without giving strangers your phone number
- Great for those looking for new friends and potential dates
- Can play games with other users and engage in other fun activities
- Gives you the option of sending and receiving messages that contain video or audio files
- Can create your own bots for use on the app
Cons
- Has way too many bots pretending to be real people
- Doesn't have many advanced features
- Contains a lot of spam
- Is too basic for some users
Connect with others without giving up personal information on Kik.
The Kik Messenger application provides users with a simple way to chat with both friends and strangers. Once downloaded, users can create a username and use it to connect with people. Other members won't see phone numbers or real names, making it a secure way to chat.
The chat function is fairly basic. It has a similar look to standard messenger applications. Users can send photos, videos, and more. There's also bots to chat with AI, blocking functions to avoid spammers, and group chat that supports up to 50 different members.
Pros
- Completely free to use
- In-depth notification system
- Integrated web browser
Cons
- Complex registration process
With nothing but the cost of an internet connection, Kik Messenger allows users to connect with their friends via real-time chatting along with text and picture messaging. The app is completely free to download, and it is one of the most popular messaging programs on the mobile marketplace.
The Android version of the the app includes many features that put it on par with other top-tier messaging apps. There is a notification system that tells the user when messages have been read, sent, and delivered, just like the top-of-the-line messaging apps and native smartphone messaging apps.
Group chats are also possible with Kik Messenger. Users can quickly and conveniently create a new group chat in order to organize events or ask a group of people to help with an issue. Each group can have many users included, and each user can be in many different chat groups at once.
Something that most users deeply enjoy about the app is that it comes with a web browser built into the software, so users can click hyperlinks directly within the app. This prevents the link from opening in the native web browser, which saves a ton of time.
There are quite a few messaging apps out there, but Kik Messenger is surprisingly functional and smooth. The interface is intuitive and minimalistic, and the features are clearly discoverable. Registering with the app can be a bit of a hassle compared to similar apps, but that is a negligible negative. Users looking to maximize their communication potential should certainly download Kik Messenger if for no other reason than it is free and it connects to a vast network of existing users.
Pros
- Completely free to use
- In-depth notification system
- Integrated web browser
Cons
- Complex registration process
Kik Messenger is a free messaging application. Unlike many messaging apps that use phone numbers, Kik employs usernames to identify the user, allowing them to safely chat with strangers from all over the world. Users can browse groups or create one of their own, with the ability to add up to 50 members. A downside of the app is the abundance of spammers, who often target random users with annoying messages. Since Kik operates without phone numbers and doesn’t allow contact syncing, it can be hard to locate real-life friends in the app. However, Kik Messenger is a great way to converse with strangers while staying safe.
