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Select a screen name and chat with other users across the globe in this free communication app

Select a screen name and chat with other users across the globe in this free communication app

Vote: (145 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Kik Interactive

Version: 15.63.2.30252

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(145 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Kik Interactive

15.63.2.30252

Works under:

Android

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.

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.