KakaoTalk
FreeKorea's most popular messaging app, with calls and group chats.
Messaging, social media and payments in one app. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeChat (the app you have) | Free | Apple | - |
| Snapchat | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| KakaoTalk | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Deliveries | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| WhatsApp Messenger | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| LINE | Free | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
| Messenger | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Rakuten Viber Messenger | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Kik Messaging & Chat App | Free | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
Share photos, videos and messages with friends.
Korea's most popular messaging app, with calls and group chats.
Tracks your packages from many carriers in one list.
Free messaging and calls used by over 2 billion people.
Free messaging and calls, popular in Japan and Asia.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
Meta's free messaging and calling app.
Secure messaging and calls for friends and groups.
Chat app for messaging friends and groups.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
We matched these apps to WeChat 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.