Alternatives
Rakuten Link alternatives
The 10 most successful Social Networking apps similar to Rakuten Link on the United States App Store as of Oct 9, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Rakuten Link. The top alternative is WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp Inc. (4.7★ from 18,735,695 ratings).
Compared with Rakuten Link
Rakuten Link by Rakuten Group, Inc.: 4.4★ from 279 ratings · Free download · success 33/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc. | 4.7★ | 19M | #3 | Free download | 87 |
| 2 | ThreadsInstagram, Inc. | 4.6★ | 2.3M | #1 | Free download | 92 |
| 3 | Signal - Private MessengerSignal Messenger, LLC | 4.7★ | 1.1M | #10 | Free download | 80 |
| 4 | TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. | 4.8★ | 923K | #9 | Free download | 80 |
| 5 | Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360 | 4.8★ | 3.1M | #6 | Free download | 85 |
| 6 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.5★ | 29M | #4 | Free download | 84 |
| 7 | Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. | 4.7★ | 3.6M | #7 | Free download | 83 |
| 8 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 14M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 9 | Google MeetGoogle | 4.8★ | 2.3M | #11 | Free download | 82 |
| 10 | Widgetable: Besties & CouplesWidgetable,Inc. | 4.9★ | 386K | #38 | Free download | 72 |
Questions about Rakuten Link alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Rakuten Link?
- WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp Inc. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 87/100 and 18,735,695 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to Rakuten Link?
- Yes: WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, Signal - Private Messenger and TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Rakuten Link?
- Apps similar to Rakuten Link include WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, Signal - Private Messenger, TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited, Life360: Family Safety & GPS and Facebook.