Top 5 Best Texting Apps For Android

Instant messaging apps are slowly taking over and replacing SMS messaging on smartphones. Free and usually easy to navigate, users are making the switch to save money on text messaging rates and text their friends overseas. Some of these apps are cross-platform, and others have a group-messaging feature, encryption, and much more. Check out for Top 5 Best Texting Apps For Android.


1. textPlus Free Texting for Kindle Fire/Fire HD & Android Phones, Tablets


Text anyone around the world for free. Break free from your mobile carrier's texting limitations and keep an open dialogue with your friends. GOGII, the makers of TextPlus Free , believe in the importance of staying connected with friends and family-- so much, in fact, that they're willing to pay for it.

Sending and receiving text messages using textPlus Free is totally free to you.

Download now at textPlus Free Texting for Kindle Fire/Fire HD & Android Phones, Tablets



2. textPlus GOLD Free Texting for Kindle Fire/Fire HD & Android Phones, Tablets


Text anyone around the world for free. Break away from your mobile carrier's texting limitations and keep an open dialogue with your friends. GOGII, the makers of TextPlus Gold, believe in the importance of staying connected with friends and family-- so much, in fact, that they're willing to pay for it.

Sending and receiving text messages using textPlus Gold is totally free to you.

Download now at textPlus GOLD Free Texting for Kindle Fire/Fire HD & Android Phones, Tablets



3. Kik Messenger


Kik Messenger is a free, cross-platform messenger app that connects you to your friends in real-time.

Use Kik to chat, share pictures privately, plan outings with groups, and stay connected to the people who matter most to you.

Download now at Kik Messenger



4. imo Messenger


Message and call your family and friends for free with imo messenger!

Free high-quality voice calls. Super fast and reliable messaging (much faster than SMS). Group messaging and photo sharing. Voice IMs turn your iPhone into a walkie-talkie. Multimedia attachments - audio, video, files. Searchable chat history accessible on mobile and web. Concurrent sessions on different devices. Support for Facebook Chat, Google Talk, MSN, ICQ, AIM, Yahoo Messenger, Jabber, Hyves, VKontakte and Steam.

Download now at imo Messenger



5. TextNow


TextNow gives you your very own dedicated phone number with which you can text and call for free.

Your own dedicated phone number. Send & receive unlimited texts, for free! Make and receive voice calls. Earn credits towards calling by completing partnered offers or purchase minute packs! Free & unlimited voice calls with other TextNow users as well as for incoming calls! Full picture messaging: send, receive and save pictures! Voicemail, emoticons, signatures, customizable backgrounds, text-tone, ringtone & vibration, quick reply. Real texting and calling: text and call ANY regular phone number. TextNow.com - text from your computer too! All messages seamlessly synchronize with your mobile device.

Download now at TextNow