Due to changes to Google Play (Android store) terms and conditions, we can no longer keep improving our current IceChat app. That is why we decided, after careful consideration, to end the support for the app and remove it from the store. But do not worry. We are working on an al- in-one app that will mix chat, teamchat and videoconferencing in one easy-to-handle mobile environment.
We have tested several 3rd party apps with our IceWarp Server and are happy to recommend three of them. Two of them are free, one is paid.
Our suggested IceChat alternatives are:
- blabber.im
- Conversations
- AstraChat
Blabber.im
| Pros |
Cons |
- Free
- Design
- No advertising
- Multiple account support
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- Unsupported profile pictures
- OMEMO encryption configured by default
- Missing picture sharing support (images sent from webmail are shown)
- Allowing to edit the message, but change is sent to webmail as a new message
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Conversations
| Pros |
Cons |
- Easy account connection
- Contacts are clearly organized
- Possibility to connect more accounts
- Selectively disable accounts as needed
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- Paid
- OMEMO encryption configured by default
- Missing picture sharing support (images sent from webmail are shown)
- Messages read in the webmail are still shown as unread in Conversations
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AstraChat
| Pros |
Cons |
- Free
- Easy account connection
- Fully functional profile pictures
- Design
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- Images sent via AstraChat only generate download links instead of being shown in the app
- Sending a file from webmail into an app is not handled properly
- Impossible to add more accounts
- Stability
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