The world of instant messaging is full of different apps that offer almost the same features to users. They are all chat applications which can be used to communicate with other users across the world. Through these apps, we can share videos, photos and other files without paying a single sent in sms charges, except for data charges that may apply when you browse the web.

But what makes you choose one app over the other, especially when you own an iPhone device? Certainly it’s in the features. Here’s a honest review of the new kid on the block, WorldMessage, which promises to deliver more than a standard chat application will do. Here’s why:

Concept:
It’s about chatting with others across the world in real time. Of course with this app, you can also share your favorite photos and videos with friends who are on your network. Unlike a normal text message where one has to pay for every single text sent, using WorldMessage is absolutely free when you’re connected to the web via your 3G/4G or WiFi network.

Features:

1. Instant messaging with automatic translator
You can chat in any language you speak and the automatic translator will take care of the person on the other end. This feature is exclusive to iOS WorldMessage only, so there’s no need to worry when chatting with someone you are not very familiar with.

2. Share your important photos, interesting videos and position
All chat applications offer the ability to share photos and videos, but just a few will tell where exactly you are chatting from. This is very important when you want to tell people where you’re chatting from without really saying it in your conversations. How about using this feature to boast about your current location in a far away holiday resort? Combine this with your beautiful photos and you’ll be set.

3. Chat groups
Chat groups save time when you want to deliver your message to a number of users at once. This feature is ideal for users who share a common interest about a subject.

4. Push notification
Sometimes people want to see real notifications on their screens before taking action. Again push notification is a feature that most chat applications don’t have. If you’re in a chat group for example, you can use this feature to notify people about an impending meeting that’s supposed to take place in 20 minutes time. You can use the push notification feature when there’s a sense of urgency in your message.

5. Password
Protect your account from unauthorized use with a special password. Unless they know your details and are able to log in and chat with other users in your network, you’re safe. This feature is very important when you don’t want your spouse or kid to use or chat with others on your WorldMessage account without permission.

6. Pre-set chat duration
Once you turn this feature on and specify the date, your data will automatically be erased according to the date that you had set. In other words, you are in control of what gets deleted and when.

 7. Set your profile

Fill out details about yourself for other users to know a little bit about yourself. Again this is a standard feature in most chat applications.

Usability:
Some users say it feels like a mini-skype application on your iPhone. The automatic translator also works very well, plus it supports up to 64 languages across the world and more than 4000 combinations. The interface is also very simple, once you install it in your iOS device, you’re ready to start chatting.

Final words
One feature that really stood out from this app was the automatic translator. It feels like an sms program that translates whatever you are saying into any language. Sometimes it takes only one feature to ditch your current chat application and switch to the other. Convenience is what people look for these days.

Price: Free

Ratings: 4.5/5