Need to catch up with some friends or family out of the country? Sick of paying international charges and want something that will allow you the same luxuries for free? See below for the best communication apps!

Viber

Need to connect to someone halfway around the world? With Viber, everyone can connect! For free! More than 516 million Viber users choose to text, make HD-quality phone and video calls, and send photo and video messages worldwide over Wifi to 3G. Viber works with any desktop, windows 8, iOS, Andriod, Windows, Blackberry, or Nokia. On Viber, your phone number is your ID. This app syncs with your mobile contact list automatically detecting which of your contacts already have Viber. You will have to both have the app if you are looking to communicate. Viber allows you to message your friends, make free phone and video calls, share photos, videos, voice messages, locations, stickers, and emoticons, create group chats, and even play games with Viber characters. Need a way to get in touch with your friends for free? Get Viber!

WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for iPhone and other smartphones. WhatsApp uses your 3G or Wifi to message with friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video messages. WhatsApp is free for the first year ($0.99 USD/year after). Send multimedia, create group chats, set up a profile for your contacts to see, and avoid all international cellular costs. WhatsApp uses your cell phone number and integrates flawlessly with your existing phone address book, eliminating the need to log in or out. WhatsApp will also automatically sync all of your contacts who already have the app. You will be able to share your location, exchange contacts, create custom sounds, and much more! WhatsApp works with virtually all carriers and networks, try it out now and let us know what you think!

Voxer

Make your communication more efficient, effective, and personal with Voxer. Voxer is featured by Apple in 50+ countries, loved by tens of millions of people, and is now available on the Apple Watch! This free app combines the best of voice, text, photo, and video messages with walkie talkies for a powerful, modern personal, and team messaging tool. Easily and instantly communicate with friends, family, or teams either in your country or out of local cell phone range. You can also share text, photos, viceos, and your location alongside voice messages. Voxer can be used on any iOS, Andriod, Windows device, or computer. If you are looking for something that will help you to communicate instantly free with anyone around the world, download Voxer now!

These three apps are very similar and accomplish the same task of being able to communicate abroad for free! It is based on preference which one you choose to use. Let us know which one you like best! Everyone at Fandeavor loves to hear about your experiences with our app suggestions, travel tips, and your experiences through our travel packages! Don’t hesitate to write on our Facebook wall or send us a direct message to tell us about your #allyourtravel !