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Free and simple chat client for Mac that features QR code invites and group chats

Free and simple chat client for Mac that features QR code invites and group chats

Vote: (84 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Tencent

Version: 3.8.5

Works under: Mac

Also available for Windows Android

Vote:

Program license

(84 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Tencent

3.8.5

Works under:

Also available for

Mac

Windows Android

Pros

  • Free to download and use
  • Safe and secure platform
  • Can use QR codes for increased privacy
  • Tons of new and unique emojis

Cons

  • No video chat feature
  • Overall a pretty basic messenger without a lot of features

A throwback to the old instant messaging programs of old, only in a sleek and stylish package that’s updated for the new era of computing

An Overview of WeChat

Social media never really replaced those old-school instant messaging services; the genre simply forced the old IMs to really update their programs and to release apps like WeChat. In essence, WeChat is exactly like those old messengers of yesteryear, like AOL, only with updated graphics and features.

This particular version of the program is free and was developed by Tencent. This download is for your Mac OS, but you can also find versions for iOS and Android mobile and even full-size PC.

What WeChat Is and What It Does

WeChat is a chat client, start to finish. There’s nothing really overly fancy or special about this small program, other than you can use QR codes with it. It was developed in China so is pretty big in Asia at the moment. It hasn’t yet caught on in North America and Europe, but more are finding out about it.

You can create a lot of different groups, or just message one on one, and it works seamlessly with the Mac OS and really blends in. You can also invite a lot of people in for a live group chat, which is great for the professional world.

Features of WeChat

In terms of features, the only thing different about WeChat versus others on the market is that you can use QR (quick response) codes to invite someone, so unless they have that unique QR code, they can’t get in. This means this app offers you a lot of privacy.

Another thing that’s cool about this small program is that it has a ton of different emojis. Of course, that’s nothing that’s groundbreaking, but since it was developed in China, you’ll get a lot of new emojis to use that you have never seen before. That alone makes it worth it to some to download, since it’s free.

Pros and Cons of WeChat

Pros

  • Free to download and use
  • Safe and secure platform
  • Can use QR codes for increased privacy
  • Tons of new and unique emojis

Cons

  • No video chat feature
  • Overall a pretty basic messenger without a lot of features