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24 alternatives to Hiya!

A new way to share with your best friends

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hiya! launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   hello▲157

   Connect with people who share your interests

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Point for iOS▲243

   Send and discuss links with friends, now on your iPhone

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Postly▲96

   The best way to share content with friends

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Hello for iOS▲125

   Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Friendly▲81

   Make friend's through nearby events

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   This. for iOS▲151

   Share just one link a day

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Hiboo▲97

   See what your friends type while they're typing 😋⚡️

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Public▲205

   Group chats. Great conversations. 💬

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Beacon▲204

   Signal your availability and hang with friends

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Kindly▲218

    Chat with helpful strangers. Private, anonymous, & safe.

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    dvel▲150

    Make better decisions with friends

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Yummy Crowd▲63

    Food emojis to share with your friends.

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Trullo▲113

    The best way to connect with friends over things you love

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Noice▲109

    Emoji Your Friends Can Hear (😃 + 🔊)

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Smile▲96

    See your friends reaction while they reply to your chat.

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Down▲97

    The easiest way to get together with friends

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Moment▲87

    A fun way to share stories with friends

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    🐼▲122

    🐼🐼🐼

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Let's Meetup▲81

    An easy way to share POIs and addresses in iMessage

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Rando▲96

    Send a random photo, GIF, or quote. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Click Share Love▲86

    Share your message through your fans' network.

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Linkchat▲82

    Share/comment on links with friends on your iPhone

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Versus for iMessage▲72

    Let friends help you make the best decisions

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Whammy▲79

    Pick a 💩 sound. Pick a 👦 friend. 📢 your friend's phone.

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →