Roboka

Free-to-use messaging app

Roboka is a free communication app developed by mobil rent GmbH Autovermietung. It is an online chat app that uses your internet connection instead of SMS lines to send messages and initiate calls with your friends. With an intuitive app layout, this is a free messaging alternative that’s absolutely easy to use, making you want to invite other users to the same platform. 

In terms of services and features, Roboka looks and feels like Messenger, but with a few key differences. You no longer need to register with usernames or PINs, and it integrates with your phone book for contacts.

A new way of connecting with friends

Roboka essentially combines your SIM card’s contacts with data access to keep you connected. This means that even with a weak network connection, as long as you’re connected to a wireless network (Wi-Fi), you can send messages to your contacts. You can also call, initiate a video call, or even send files as you would with Messenger. It even lets you communicate with friends abroad with no international SMS charges.

The app also has a couple of nifty features to make sure you don’t miss out on anything. For example, you can also create Group Chats to make communicating with a lot of people easier. If you run low on battery or become unavailable, the app automatically saves your recent messages until your next session. Even the app is customizable. Set different themes or wallpapers or assign custom notification sounds.

Still, there are a couple of setbacks to the app. For example, it makes access easier with the lack of basic security features such as usernames and PIN codes. However, this translates to a lack of privacy for the app. Users have also noted a few instances where issues such as downtimes take a bit longer to get restored, interrupting the user experiences.

Your free SMS alternative

If you need to send a text message or make a call, save yourself those precious SMS costs with Roboka. This connects immediately to your phone book, so you can start using the app right away. As a messaging platform, it also offers a lot of modern conveniences such as video calling and file sharing. Aside from the lack of inherent privacy measures, it works like any other messaging app.