Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Oruapp
A proximity messenger for Android & iPhone
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Oruapp launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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2015 · oruapp.co · its alternatives →
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The WhatsApp Messenger app for Apple Vision Pro
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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WhatsApp calling -- free voice calls now on iOS
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Yes/No Messenger▲118The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting
2015 · its alternatives →
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Updated w/ location sharing, stickers and material design
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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How Messengers are already shaping the Future of Businesses
2016 · its alternatives →
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Text▲168Push notification messaging with friends (WUT w/o anonymity)
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Realtime emoji transcription from Area120 by Google
2017 · sites.google.com · its alternatives →
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