Viber Messenger

Developer

Viber Media S.à r.l.
Category

Communication
Version

24.3.1.0
Android OS

4.1
Downloads

600M
Content rating

12

Pro

👍 Messenger Viber: Chats & Calls delivers reliable, high-quality messaging and voice and video calls across devices, with seamless sync between phones, tablets, and desktop apps. It supports group chats and conference calls, fast multimedia sharing, and low-cost calling to landlines worldwide, making it easy to stay connected globally without expensive carrier fees.

👍 Viber protects conversations with end-to-end encryption for one-on-one and group chats, plus optional hidden chats and self-destructing messages for extra privacy. Built-in two-step verification and device authentication prevent unauthorized access, giving users confidence that personal calls, messages, and shared files remain secure even when switching devices or using the desktop client.

👍 Viber offers a rich feature set — expressive sticker packs, animated GIFs, communities for large-group discussions, public accounts, and useful bots for news or shopping. The intuitive interface, powerful search and message pinning, plus optimized data usage, fast file sharing, HD video messages, and scheduled messages make it flexible for both casual chats and business communication.

Con

👎 Viber requires a valid phone number to register, which can be a privacy concern for users who prefer anonymous messaging. Account verification ties your identity to your contacts, making it harder to separate personal and public profiles. This requirement also complicates switching numbers or using multiple accounts on one device.

👎 Heavy media sharing, voice calls, and video chats on Viber can drain battery life and consume large amounts of mobile data, especially on older devices or limited plans. Users also report occasional lag or dropped calls in poor network conditions, so call quality and app responsiveness can be inconsistent depending on connection strength.

👎 Viber’s public accounts, community invites, and promotional messages can introduce spam and unwanted content into your inbox, reducing user experience. Additionally, cloud chat backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud are not end-to-end encrypted by Viber, meaning backed-up messages may be accessible outside Viber’s encryption protections.