Alternatives
WeChat alternatives
The 10 most successful Social Networking apps similar to WeChat on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to WeChat. The top alternative is Threads by Instagram, Inc. (4.6★ from 2,286,527 ratings).
Compared with WeChat
WeChat by WeChat: 3.9★ from 81K ratings · Free download · success 60/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThreadsInstagram, Inc. | 4.6★ | 2.3M | #1 | Free download | 92 |
| 2 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.7★ | 14M | #9 | Free download | 82 |
| 3 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc. | 4.7★ | 19M | #2 | Free download | 89 |
| 4 | Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360 | 4.8★ | 3.1M | #6 | Free download | 85 |
| 5 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.5★ | 29M | #5 | Free download | 83 |
| 6 | Discord - Talk, Play, Hang OutDiscord Inc. | 4.7★ | 3.6M | #7 | Free download | 83 |
| 7 | Google MeetGoogle | 4.8★ | 2.3M | #11 | Free download | 82 |
| 8 | GroupMeSkype Communications S.a.r.l | 4.7★ | 1.6M | #8 | Free download | 82 |
| 9 | Telegram MessengerTelegram FZ-LLC | 4.0★ | 282K | #4 | Free download | 72 |
| 10 | Signal - Private MessengerSignal Messenger, LLC | 4.7★ | 1.1M | #10 | Free download | 80 |
Questions about WeChat alternatives
- What is the best alternative to WeChat?
- Threads by Instagram, Inc. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 92/100 and 2,286,527 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to WeChat?
- Yes: Threads, Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger and Life360: Family Safety & GPS are free to download.
- What apps are similar to WeChat?
- Apps similar to WeChat include Threads, Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Life360: Family Safety & GPS, Facebook and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out.