Best 55 Apps for "Creating Friend Groups" in Communication

1. Your smart messaging alternative, SMS fee-free! Simple, streamlined text messages and calls through your mobile's internet connection
2. No usernames and passwords to remember! Just input your phone number and you're good to go with a full contact list integrated in seconds
3. Perfect for traveling: no extra charges or international fees for messaging friends/family in other countries

Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018

1. Free, fast, and secure messaging by text, call, or video chat - anywhere and anytime you need to connect
2. Personalize it! Customize your messaging experience with special colors, nicknames, and group photos for friends and family
3. Calls and video chats are free over wi-fi, even to contacts in other countries around the globe

Reviewed by Kaylin on April 13, 2018

1. Connect with Google Voice so you can make and receive phone calls, text messages, video calls, and much more
2. No matter where you are in the world, get in contact with friends and family with ease! Whether it's for personal or business use, get in contact fast
3. Avoid additional phone charges when calling and messaging - all for free! Talk face-to-face with friends at absolutely no charge to you

Reviewed by Katelyn on April 4, 2018

1. Host a Video Chat Room with up to 200 people - all in one place! Talk face-to-face no matter where in the world you're located
2. Polls feature lets everyone vote on important decisions so you can easily determine the most popular answer
3. Follow accounts from your favorite celebrities, artists, and more! Stay up-to-date with what is happening in the lives of the people you love

Reviewed by Katelyn on April 4, 2018

1. Video call, audio call, or message your loved ones as much as you want with unlimited free communication
2. Participate in safe and private group calls with several members of your family, with advanced end-to-end encryption software
3. Keep your family up-to-date on your life by sharing touching photos, video, and hundreds of fun, free stickers

Reviewed by Olivia Cordell on February 23, 2018

1. Get connected, stay connected! Kik pulls you into the loop and helps you stay there with advanced messaging capabilities
2. You control your privacy! No phone numbers get exchanged, just a username - then you decide who to chat with, one-on-one or in groups
3. Bring your chats to life with colorful emojis and gifs, get personalized notifications, & enjoy other advanced chat features you won't find elsewhere

Reviewed by Kaylin on August 28, 2018

1. "Simple enough that anyone can use it, versatile enough that everyone has some use for it" - Wired
2. Great for large work events! Group Chats let you communicate with up to 500 people at one time
3. Worried about keeping your private information private? Ensure the safety of all your info with super secure settings certified by TRUSTe

Reviewed by Katelyn on April 4, 2018

1. 1,000’s of Free Stickers let you express yourself in any way you choose! Images for all ranges of attitudes and emotions
2. Glympse lets you share your location with friends with an added time limit for increased safety
3. Feeds is a social network all your own! Create an avatar, upload photos, subscribe to channels and share your thoughts with the community

Reviewed by Laura S on February 11, 2018