Messenger

Messenger — Reviews & Insights

Meta Platforms, Inc.

4.66 (11.9M) Social Networking iOS Free
⚠ Sentiment Storm (mild)
Rating
4.66
11.9M ratings
Reviews/Month
1154
Trend: declining
Last Updated
Feb 3, 2026
v547.0.0
Days Since Update
53
Active

Analysis Summary

Messenger is widely praised for its reliable communication features and ease of use, but users occasionally report bugs and technical issues that affect the overall experience. While the freemium...

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Rating Distribution

5★
66.0%
4★
6.2%
3★
5.0%
2★
2.8%
1★
20.0%

Pain Points

  • bugs · 3.0% of reviews

    Various technical issues affecting app functionality

  • notification issues

    Problems with receiving or displaying notifications

  • communication · 2.0% of reviews

    Issues with message delivery and clarity

  • video chat · 2.0% of reviews

    Problems with video call quality and stability

  • message sending delays · 3.0% of reviews

    Delays in sending and receiving messages

  • app freezing · 2.0% of reviews

    App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

  • group chats

    Issues with managing and participating in group chats

  • desktop app

    Problems with the desktop version of the app

  • video chat · 2.0% of reviews

    Video chat feature issues

  • communication · 2.0% of reviews

    General communication issues

  • call feature in marketplace · 2.0% of reviews

    Problems with calling features in the marketplace

  • live translation

    Issues with live translation feature

  • bugs · 3.0% of reviews

    General bugs affecting app functionality

  • notification issues

    Problems with receiving or displaying notifications

  • message sending delays · 3.0% of reviews

    Delays in sending and receiving messages

  • app freezing · 2.0% of reviews

    App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

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Praised Features

  • communication · 15.0% of reviews

    High-quality and reliable communication

  • video chat · 2.0% of reviews

    High-quality video chat experience

  • community building · 4.0% of reviews

    Tools for building and engaging with communities

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Feature Requests

  • more customization options

    Users want more ways to personalize the app

  • improved security features

    Users want better security and privacy controls

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Bug Reports

  • login issues · 3.0% of reviews

    Problems logging into the app

  • black screen · 3.0% of reviews

    App displays a black screen upon opening

  • message delivery · 3.0% of reviews

    Issues with message sending and receiving

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Competitive Position

Messenger maintains a strong market position due to its integration with Facebook and a wide range of features, but faces stiff competition from apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.

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