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Thought for iPhone is a social app that lets users share messages longer than 140 characters, addressing the limitations of character-restricted platforms. Designed for iPhone users who want more space to express… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Thought for iPhone – express yourself beyond 140 characters launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Converse▲379

   Turn your iPhone into a translation device

   2017 · itranslate.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Free▲447

   Share your availability and get more time with friends

   2015 · ffrree.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   iOS 10 ▲513

   Apple's latest OS puts 3D Touch, Siri, and Emojis everywhere

   2016 · developer.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   fullmoon▲321

   Chat with private and local large language models

   2025 · fullmoon.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   ChatGPT for iOS▲413

   The official iOS app for ChatGPT

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   iOS 17▲165

   The latest iPhone OS

   2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   thisapp▲260

   Chat, Plan, and Pay. All-in-one app.

   2022 · thisapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8MP
   Maple-Preview – Ternary 20B MoE running at 120 tok/s on a iPhone▲173

   Aug 2026 · deepgrove.ai · its alternatives →

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   ChatWithAnyone▲90

   On-device AI. Private. Fast. Built for iPhones wih iOS 26.

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Words U▲200

    An iOS app that makes you sound smart

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    ClarifierAI for IOS▲145

    Use AI for writing & translating your messages 10x faster

    Apr 2026 · tryclarifier.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Superchat▲194

    A delightful AI chat client for your iPhone

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Big Words▲79

    Message in real life using Big Words. Literally.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Dubsmash for iMessage▲115

    Share hilarious sounds with your friends 🎤 👯

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    I'm 36 years old and this iPhone app took me forever▲22

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quotestagram/id592666165?ls=1&mt=8 Quotestagram is an iphone app that let's you easily turn memorable quotes into beautiful images to share on popular social networks. From concept to launch this app took 5 months. It was fraught with difficulties. I didn't know iOS programming. But the app is finally out and I would really love the community's feedback.

    2013 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Hiboo▲97

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

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Thinklet AI ▲81

    Voice notes you can chat with.

    Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Mantaphrase, an app that lets you converse in a foreign language▲127

    Mantaphrase is an interactive communication app that lets you converse in a foreign language.

    2012 · mantaphrase.com · its alternatives →

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    Think Drop▲68

    For your quick and private thoughts

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21SI
    Shorty – iOS Chat app that forces people to write meaningful messages▲6

    2014 · shorty.ninja · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Vibe for Iphone▲62

    Rapportive for iPhone

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    True Emoji▲83

    Animated Emojis for all iOS 11 devices

    2017 · trueemoji.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Words With Friends for iMessage▲64

    May the Best Friend Win.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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