Alternatives
Threads alternatives
The 10 most successful Social Networking apps similar to Threads on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Threads. The top alternative is WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp Inc. (4.7★ from 18,735,695 ratings).
Compared with Threads
Threads by Instagram, Inc.: 4.6★ from 2.3M ratings · Free download · success 92/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc. | 4.7★ | 19M | #2 | Free download | 89 |
| 2 | Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360 | 4.8★ | 3.1M | #6 | Free download | 85 |
| 3 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.5★ | 29M | #5 | Free download | 83 |
| 4 | Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. | 4.7★ | 3.6M | #7 | Free download | 83 |
| 5 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 14M | #9 | Free download | 82 |
| 6 | Google MeetGoogle | 4.8★ | 2.3M | #11 | Free download | 82 |
| 7 | GroupMeSkype Communications S.a.r.l | 4.7★ | 1.6M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 8 | Signal - Private MessengerSignal Messenger, LLC | 4.7★ | 1.1M | #10 | Free download | 80 |
| 9 | TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow, Inc. | 4.8★ | 923K | #12 | Free download | 79 |
| 10 | LetterboxdLetterboxd | 4.8★ | 88K | #16 | Free download | 70 |
Questions about Threads alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Threads?
- WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp Inc. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 89/100 and 18,735,695 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to Threads?
- Yes: WhatsApp Messenger, Life360: Family Safety & GPS, Facebook and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Threads?
- Apps similar to Threads include WhatsApp Messenger, Life360: Family Safety & GPS, Facebook, Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out, Messenger and Google Meet.