Manage updates with the Download AppCNET Editors' note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes App Store, where you must continue the download process. You must have iTunes installed in order to open the link, and you must have an active iTunes account to download the application. This download may not be available in some countries.
CNET Editors' review
WhatsApp Messenger is an iOS (and other platform) messaging app that allows notifications to be pushed instantly. It doesn't require usernames or logins, using just your phone number as your unique ID. And, unlike some messenger apps, WhatsApp Messenger is always on. The download is fast and the install is easy.
WhatsApp Messenger has an pretty standard interface with a list of clients and a chat window for each ongoing chat session. A neat feature is setting up group chats and being able to share video and music with others at the same time. Since WhatsApp Messenger uses your phone number and can read your device's contacts, there's no need to add anyone. If they are in your phone book, you can use WhatsApp Messenger with them. Since it doesn't use SMS, there's no expensive text charges to international friends, either.
We've used WhatsApp Messenger for a few months now and it has quickly become a standard messenger app. The ease of setup, the lack of logins, and having no need for server accounts make it as simple to set up as possible. Especially if you're communicating internationally, you can save a considerable amount of money on text and video chats. WhatsApp Messenger is a great app.
Publisher's Description
From WhatsApp:
WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone is a direct iPhone to iPhone chat application with instant push notifications. WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone provides iPhone users with the familiar look-and-feel of desktop instant messaging programs, right on their iPhone. Chat with your friends in other countries if they have iPhone and WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone installed. Address book is used to automatically connect you with your contacts. Use the status feature of it to tell your contacts if you are busy or available for a chat and more. You can even get notified via push notifications when your friends and contacts change their mobile status.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5.12 added message history search, copy image from buffer into conversation, scroll bounce inside of the text input, allow in-app video editing for videos which are too large to send, and includes other improvements, enhancements, and bug fixes.
More Products to Consider
-
Video chat with your friends and family, up to 4 at once.Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Free texting, voice messages, and video calls in your pocket. 3...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Call, text, and send photos to anyone worldwide.Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Enhance your student life.DownloadThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install -
Kik Messenger is the totally free, crazy-fast cross-platform me...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
No more texting overage, texting plans or any other hassles rel...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
NEW in this version: FREE VIDEO CALLS*With Nimbuzz you can Call...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Best Communication App - 2013 Appy AwardsBest Texting App - 201...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Keeping up with friends is faster than ever. See what friends a...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Stay connected with your friends anytime, anywhere with Yahoo! ...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
FREE Calls to U.S. and Canadian phone numbers or to any magicJa...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
IM your friends from all the major IM networks on your iPhone.Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Actionvoip is a mobile application that lets you make (free) vo...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Voice Assistant is on SALE with 50% off today with AppGratisDOW...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Enjoy Skype on iPhone even outside of WiFi making low-cost inte...DownloadThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install -
Use all-in-one app for Facebook, MSN, GTalk, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, M...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
- Provide users with a better place to interact with others world...Download
This download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install -
Chat your way, with ChatON!ChatON is a global mobile communicat...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
IPad users: we're fixing an issue in Talkatone v2.2 (released o...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Take control of personal finances.Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
- Browse app.net on your iOS.Visit Site
This download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
FREE TEXTING, PICTURE MESSAGING, CALLING, AND VOICEMAILDEDICATE...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
APP OF THE YEAR 2012Paper is where ideas begin. Its the easiest...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
Google Talk Video, Voice and Text chat on your iPhone, iPad and...Visit SiteThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
-
All versions:
3.6 starsout of 8 votes
-
Current version:
3.6 starsout of 8 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
Results 1-8 of 8
-
"Massive security holes"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
Few. Very few.
Cons
This app is so popular because it has absolutely no security whatsoever. Anyone can take over your account at any time, and the whole major point of it -- that it shares all of your contact information with the whatsapp servers -- is a horrific, horrific security violation, not just of your own security, but of ALL YOUR CONTACTS. Using WA is a very, very, very bad idea.
Summary
Avoid this app like the plague, and tell all your friends to avoid it, as well as any other apps that transmit ALL OF YOUR CONTACT DATA TO A THIRD PARTY. Also avoid any apps that do not have ANY form of user authentication to verify that you are actually the person you say you are.
-
"SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Cons
JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ
Summary
JJJJJJJJJDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Updated on May 24, 2012 -
"arash.sb/canada"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Cons
aaaaaaaaaaaa
Summary
aaaaaaaaa
ffffffffggggf
Updated on Feb 4, 2012 -
"It's a good app"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
Can use sms any where in the place
Cons
Need GPRS connection to use it.
Summary
It's very good app.
-
"It's great!"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
Works just fine
Cons
Agree with the others, should be free
-
"Good for text-aholics"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
Works pretty good
Cons
Wish it were free
Summary
No a bad app
-
"good app but it should be free"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
really nice works like a charm
Cons
should be free
Summary
Works better with 3G.
-
"Awesome app!"
Version: WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone 2.5.12
Pros
It's cheap and quality!
Cons
Need 3G, EDGE or wi-fi.
Summary
It's one of the 'must have' app
