2
Square Team
Free
Team schedules, timecards and messaging for Square businesses.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhone
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAND (the app you have) | Free download | Apple | - |
| Marco Polo | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Square Team | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| Shopify Inbox | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| GroupMe | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
| Google Chat | Free download | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
| Slack | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
1
Marco Polo
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Video messaging app for staying close to friends and family.
Free planiPhone
3
Shopify Inbox
Free
Chat with customers and sell over chat for Shopify stores.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhone
4
GroupMe
Free
Free group messaging for friends, teams and classes.
Pick it if you want it free and you need it on Android.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
5
Google Chat
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Team messaging for Google Workspace.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
6
Slack
Free; Pro $7.25/user/month annually or $8.75 monthly
Team messaging app organised into channels, with huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac, you work with a team and you run a small business.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
We matched these apps to BAND by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.