CLUSTER MESSAGING-CHAT-GROUP · 7 ENTRIES · EARLIEST ENTRY 2010-09-25

Group messaging apps

This cluster comprises mobile messaging apps centered on group chat, media sharing, and voice/video calls. Pre-index dated entries appear from March 2010 through August 2025, with a clear gap between late 2016 and late 2023, and the most recent entries occur in early and mid-2025. KakaoTalk leads on traction signal, followed by Flare - For Groups and Naber.

Entry timeline

ENTRY TIMELINE

SEP 2010: 1FEB 2016: 1AUG 2020: 1DEC 2023: 1AUG 2026: 1SEP 2026: 1OCT 2026: 1
SEP 2010OCT 2026

Members by activity

Activity signals, not revenue.

Build origin · 7 unlabelled

Operator · 2 hobby · 1 commercial · 1 enterprise · 3 unlabelled

Two labels per entry, never collapsed into one: how it was built, and who stands behind it. Counted over the 7 listed below. Unlabelled means nothing has decided yet — not that the answer is small.

  1. 01Flare - For Groups0★1 molivecommercialGroup management app that combines chat, events, RSVPs, attendance, photos, polls, and payments for organizations.
  2. 02GroupMe0★19 daysliveenterpriseGroup messaging app that lets users chat with groups and individuals by phone number, share photos and GIFs, and control notifications.
  3. 03relay-messenger0★6 days—hobbyGroup messaging app that lets users create accounts, open discussion groups, invite members, and exchange messages in real time.
  4. 04Naber0★1 mo—hobbyMobile messaging app for small groups that supports private chat, media sharing, voice calls, and push notifications.
  5. 05voxen0★1 mo—Communication app providing lightweight voice channels and messaging for small groups to stay connected.
  6. 06Lowkey – Group chat0★2 moliveGroup messaging app that offers encrypted conversations, message pinning, announcements, events, admin controls, polls, and audio messages.
  7. 07TeamChat APP0★2 yrabandonedliveMessaging app for friends that supports group chats, status updates, and image sharing on mobile.