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Best Fb Messenger Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 242+ fb messenger apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Fb Messenger Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MessengerMessengerFree4.7★ (13M)YesYesAug 2026
2FacebookFacebookFree4.5★ (28M)YesYesAug 2026
3WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp MessengerFree4.7★ (18M)YesYesAug 2026
4SnapchatSnapchatFree4.5★ (5.9M)YesYesAug 2026
5InstagramInstagramFree4.7★ (29M)YesYesAug 2026
6Meta Business SuiteMeta Business SuiteFree4.7★ (492K)YesNoAug 2026
7MessagesMessagesFree4.1★ (32K)NoNoAug 2026
8Pum. MessengerPum. MessengerFree—NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Fb Messenger

Messenger#1

Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Text, audio and video calls
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(13M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos, videos, and large files, and express yourself with custom themes and animated content. Features an AI assistant for help and support.

What We Love

  • 📱 Useful for staying connected with friends and family
  • 🗣️ Enables easy communication through text, voice, and video
  • 💬 Convenient group chat features
  • 🌐 Works across multiple devices and platforms

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • 🔄 Unnecessary updates that remove useful features
Facebook#2

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Connection starts here
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.5😞(28M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and discover communities based on your interests. Share moments, explore content, and use AI tools to express yourself creatively. Find unique items and engage with creators.

What We Love

  • 💡 Helpful for staying connected with family and friends
  • 👍 Useful for business and advertising
  • 👍 Great for sharing photos and memories
  • 👍 Convenient marketplace for buying and selling items

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with frequent issues
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive content moderation and censorship
  • 🤖 Biased and inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines
WhatsApp Messenger#3

WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp Inc.

Simple. Reliable. Private.
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😊(18M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.

What We Love

  • 💬 Great communication tool
  • 🌍 Connects people globally
  • 🔒 Secure and private messaging
  • 📱 Versatile features (calls, video, groups)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, notification issues)
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 🙈 Lack of customization and control (status, groups)

More Fb Messenger apps to explore

4
Snapchat
Snapchat
Snapchat
Share the moment!
Free

Instantly share photos and videos with friends and family. Express yourself with creative tools, connect through live messaging and video calls, and discover content from the community. Save your favorite moments and explore shared memories.

Camera with Lenses and FiltersLive Messaging and Video ChatFriend and Group Stories
📷 Photo & Video
(5.9M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Instagram
Instagram
Instagram
Videos, creators & friends
Free

Connect with friends and discover new content through photos, videos, and short-form entertainment. Share your daily moments and life's highlights, or dive into personalized feeds based on your interests.

Short-form video creation and discovery (Reels)Ephemeral content sharing (Stories & Notes)Private group chats (Close Friends)
📷 Photo & Video
(29M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Meta Business Suite
Meta Business Suite
Meta Business Suite
by Meta Platforms, Inc.
Free

Manage your business presence across Facebook and Instagram. Create, schedule, and post content, engage with customers through unified messaging, and track performance with insightful analytics. Stay organized with notifications and a to-do list.

Create, schedule, and manage posts and storiesUnified inbox for messages and commentsAutomate responses
💼 Business
(492K)
ad-supported
7
Messages
Messages
Messages
by Apple
Free

Communicate with contacts through unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documents. Supports iMessage for Apple devices and RCS, SMS, and MMS for others. Features include message editing, unsending, and scheduling.

Send unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documentsiMessage, RCS, SMS, and MMS supportEdit and unsend messages
🌐 Social Networking
(32K)
free
8
Pum. Messenger
Pum. Messenger
Pum. Messenger
Chat, Channels, Stories & Bot
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
9
Threads
Threads
Threads
Join the conversation
Free

Connect and share your thoughts on a platform designed for conversation. Discover trending topics, join communities based on your interests, and engage in discussions through text, images, and polls. You can also control your experience with privacy settings and direct messaging.

Start conversations with text, images, polls, and moreJoin discussions through repliesStay updated on trending topics
🌐 Social Networking
(2.2M)
free with in-app purchases
10
Facevel Messenger
Facevel Messenger
Facevel Messenger
by Ndugutse Eric
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
11
wim messenger
wim messenger
wim messenger
Chat Messenger
Free

A free messaging app offering text, picture, audio, and video messages. It features a one-handed camera with zoom, private messaging modes, and secure viewing for important content. Users can also set an 'away' status for specific durations.

100% free messagingOne-handed camera with zoomPrivate mode for messages
🌐 Social Networking
(1)
free
12
CloudVeil Messenger
CloudVeil Messenger
CloudVeil Messenger
by Cloud Veil
Free

A secure and simplified messaging application designed for users who prioritize privacy and a distraction-free experience. It offers core messaging functionalities while disabling features like inline bots, in-app browsers, and global search to enhance safety.

Fully compatible with TelegramBlocked inline botsDisabled in-app browser
🌐 Social Networking
(154)
free
13
All Web Messenger
All Web Messenger
All Web Messenger
by Abhijith Jishankar
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
14
Messenger for Messages
Messenger for Messages
Messenger for Messages
Messenger SMS: Fast & easy SMS
Free

This app redefines text messaging with unlimited sending, rich formatting, and multimedia integration. Organize conversations, search quickly, and personalize your chats with themes and stickers. Enjoy enhanced security and cross-device synchronization for a seamless communication experience.

Unlimited messagingRich text formattingMultimedia integration
🌐 Social Networking
(328)
ad-supported
15
nandbox Messenger:Chat & Calls
nandbox Messenger:Chat & Calls
nandbox Messenger:Chat & Calls
Video calls, Chat, & Channels
Free

This messaging app offers enhanced privacy and communication features. Enjoy multiple profiles, large group chats, and interactive channels for community building. It also allows message editing and recall for better control over your conversations.

Multiple profilesInteractive channelsLarge group chats (up to 10,000 members)
🌐 Social Networking
(1.5K)
free
16
Onclass Messenger
Onclass Messenger
Onclass Messenger
Messages and notifications
Free

This app facilitates communication between students and teachers using your phone's internet connection. It allows for direct messaging, group chats, and ensures you remain logged in to never miss important messages or notifications.

Direct messagingGroup chatCross-app messaging
📚 Education
(1)
ad-supported
17
VChat. Chat for VK (VKontakte)
VChat. Chat for VK (VKontakte)
VChat. Chat for VK (VKontakte)
by Baulin Roman
Free

A messenger designed for the VK social network, offering group chats, configurable push notifications, and instant photo sharing. It provides a secure login and full-text search for messages.

Group chatsInvisible modeConfigurable push-notifications
🌐 Social Networking
(11)
free
18
Ginger Messenger
Ginger Messenger
Ginger Messenger
by People Input
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
19
Dual Messenger+
Dual Messenger+
Dual Messenger+
Simple, Secure, Fast
Free

Manage two accounts on one device without needing a second phone. Secure your messaging with advanced features and enhance communication with tools like AI chat and translation. Seamlessly integrate work and personal life.

Access WhatsApp on other devicesApp security with Face ID & Touch IDIn-app passcode for messages
🌐 Social Networking
(322K)
subscription
20
Dual TG
Dual TG
Dual TG
Dual Messenger For Telegram
Free

Manage multiple Telegram accounts on a single device or the same account across multiple devices. Features include speech-to-text, QR code scanning, and a password lock for enhanced privacy.

Dual account managementSpeech to text conversionQR code scanning
🔧 Utilities
(0)
freemium

FAQ about Fb Messenger

What are the best fb messenger apps for iPhone?
Messenger tops our fb messenger apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 13M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top fb messenger apps we rank are free to download, including Messenger and Facebook.
Messenger shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ fb messenger apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a free messaging platform that allows you to connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. You can share photos, videos, and large files, create shared albums, and customize your chat experience. It also includes an AI assistant for various tasks.
Key features include text, audio, and video calls, high-definition photo sharing, shared albums, QR code connections for easy adding of contacts, large file sharing up to 100MB, the ability to edit and unsend messages, disappearing messages for privacy, and an integrated AI assistant.

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