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A comprehensive messenger client that combines text, voice and video chats all into one program

A comprehensive messenger client that combines text, voice and video chats all into one program

Vote: (134 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: imo.im

Version: 1.4.3.12

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(134 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

imo.im

1.4.3.12

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Minimalist interface design.
  • Provides unlimited free text, voice and video chat.
  • Available on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
  • Encrypts all communications.

Cons

  • Far less popular than rival messaging apps.
  • Some may find interface too bland.

imo for PC is a very simple free messaging app that lets you stay in touch with friends and family anywhere in the world. The app is available for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, making it easy to communicate with your contacts regardless of the device they're using. It's completely free to use with no limitations, which can be a great way to save on calling and SMS charges.

Clean and Minimalist Interface

If you're looking for a messaging tool that is simple to use, you'll probably like imo for PC. It has a very minimalist interface that is free of any clutter. Your contacts are shown on one side of the screen, while the chat window is on the other.

You won't get customization options such as dozens of themes, different skins and layouts that are now standard with many other communication apps. While some users may be disappointed by this, those who value functionality over appearance will be happy with imo for PC's simplicity.

Communicate However You Want

imo for PC gives you many ways to communicate with your contacts. You can use its text chat feature, which comes with hundreds of unique sticker images that let you liven up your discussions. The app also lets you make high-quality voice and video calls. It has recently been updated to support group video chat, so you can now talk to and see several friends or family members at the same time. While chatting, you can share photos and videos from your computer with everyone in the conversation.

All chats and calls made on the imo service are encrypted for maximum security. The developers have recently made improvements to their network, resulting in higher video call quality, especially in group chat mode. The PC software and the imo service are quite reliable, with no major bugs, performance problems or service outages being reported. You just need to remember that call quality will depend greatly on the performance of each party's Internet connection, especially when you use video chat mode.

Good but Not Exceptional

As a messaging app, imo for PC does the job very well. It gives you unlimited text, voice and video chat functions completely free. As imo apps are now available for all platforms, the service can be used on a computer, tablet or smartphone for greater flexibility.

The main drawback of imo for PC is that it doesn't come with anything really unique. There's plenty of far more popular apps, like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Skype that can do everything it does. This makes it likely that many of your friends and relatives will prefer to keep using one of the competing apps, even after trying imo.

Pros

  • Minimalist interface design.
  • Provides unlimited free text, voice and video chat.
  • Available on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
  • Encrypts all communications.

Cons

  • Far less popular than rival messaging apps.
  • Some may find interface too bland.