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Been using Rakuten Viber Messenger for a couple months now. It’s basically a free messaging and calling app that connects over a billion people worldwide. Pretty solid app if you’re into staying in touch with friends and family.
Here’s what you can do: send free text, photo, sticker, GIF, voice, or video messages. And there’s also group chats and disappearing messages, which is pretty cool. And you can make unlimited free audio and video calls, even with up to 60 people at once – that’s super handy.
Look, if you’re into messaging apps, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can be annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a simple, secure way to chat with your contacts.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on Rakuten Viber Messenger. I've tested a bunch of messaging apps and this one's pretty solid. And the free calling and video features work really well, and the overall experience is smooth and easy to use. The interface could be a bit more polished, but it gets the job done. Not the most exciting app out there, but it's reliable and has all the basics covered.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of features like group chats, disappearing messages, and file sharing
- Free unlimited calls and video chats, even with big groups
- Simple and straightforward to use, works well on older phones
- No hidden fees, you can do pretty much everything for free
Cons
- Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
- Doesn't have a ton of advanced or unique features compared to competitors
- Interface looks a bit dated, could use a design refresh
Specifications
| Updated | 11.10.2025 |
| Category | Communication |
| Age Rating | Teen |
| Developer | Viber Media |
| Android | Android 5.0++ |
| Package Name |
com.viber.voip |
Ratings
User Reviews
The app isn't useless, but there seems to be a bug in it that causes only 1 of my contacts, to receive any message I send, in 2 separate Viber...
This app keeps opening Shopee whenever I make calls. Very annoying and spammy. Also many scammers use this app. Pictures sent via Viber are compressed to hell and back and...
Charges pounds for dollars. I tested the $4.99 option. I was charged £4.99 and received $4.99 in credits. The rate card lists calls to the UK as 2 cents per...
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