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24 alternatives to Pop People

Add some friendly faces to your iMessages

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

1. 1
   Hello for iOS▲125

   Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tinder Stacks▲142

   Make decisions with your friends with a swipe in iMessage

   2016 · tinderpressroom.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Monsterfy it!▲62

   Turn pictures into monsters in iMessage

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   iMessage Memes▲71

   Meme faces for iMessage

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Versus for iMessage▲72

   Let friends help you make the best decisions

   2016 · wearewip.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Pocket for iMessage▲143

   Share your favorite stories without leaving the conversation

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Friendly▲81

   Make friend's through nearby events

   2016 · joinfriendly.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Another Voice▲77

   Voice messaging reinvented for iMessage

   2016 · voicemod.net · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Let's Meetup▲81

   An easy way to share POIs and addresses in iMessage

   2016 · danielsadjadian.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Kindly▲218

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

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Emoji Poll▲115

    Easiest way to send a poll on iMessage

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    JibJab Talkies▲110

    Make messaging GREAT again!

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Babble▲92

    A more personalized social network

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Text▲168

    Push notification messaging with friends (WUT w/o anonymity)

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Words With Friends for iMessage▲64

    May the Best Friend Win.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Trivia Blast for iMessage▲82

    The hottest quiz now brings friends together on iMessage

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Context for iMessage▲81

    Add your events, activities, places, weather.. In one-click

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Threads▲125

    Troll your friends with fake, funny iMessage threads

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    SeatGeek iMessage App▲97

    Making it easier to see more live events with your friends

    2016 · chairnerd.seatgeek.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    InstaEmoji▲86

    Replace your friend's face with emoji 😹

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Bold▲114

    Turn your text and photos into engaging social media images

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Smirk▲100

    Use Emojis for your contacts

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Swapped▲71

    Face swap with friends, celebrities & over iMessage

    2016 · swapped.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TechMoji▲77

    Talk tech with stickers from the iMessage store

    2016 · apps.apple.com · 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 →