The top 20 popular Communication Apps for Android in the United Kingdom (with a recent update)

Check out the top Communication Apps which had a recent update in Google Play. We went through all Communication Apps for Android on Google Play in September 2025 and picked the best ones for you to download onto your Android phone. This Android app list is sorted by the popularity in the United Kingdom. Last updated on 2025-09-19.

Virgin Media Connect

**We're currently experiencing some issues with the "pause/unpause" feature on the Hub 5x. You may experience some issues when using this feature with this particular type of Hub. We're wor…

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1,000,000+ downloads

Virgin Media
1,000,000+ downloads
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Virgin Media Connect

**We're currently experiencing some issues with the "pause/unpause" feature on the Hub 5x. You may experience…

giffgaff Limited

The giffgaff mobile app lets you manage your giffgaff account with the tap of your phone. You can check your data use on the go and connect to literally thousands of WiFi hotspots all across the UK w…

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1,000,000+ downloads

giffgaff Limited
1,000,000+ downloads
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The giffgaff mobile app lets you manage your giffgaff account with the tap of your phone. You can check your data use o…

Rebtel: Recharges And Calls

Rebtel helps more than 2 million users to stay connected to their loved ones. With high-quality international calls and fee-free top-ups, we are the bridge between you and those who matter the most. …

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10,000,000+ downloads

Rebtel
10,000,000+ downloads
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Rebtel: Recharges And Calls

Rebtel helps more than 2 million users to stay connected to their loved ones. With high-quality international calls and…

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in touch w…

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10,000,000,000+ downloads

WhatsApp LLC
10,000,000,000+ downloads
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WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countr…

Snapchat is a fast and fun way to share the moment with your friends and family 👻 SNAP • Snapchat opens right to the Camera — just tap to take a photo, or press and hold for video. &bul…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

Snap Inc
1,000,000,000+ downloads
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Snapchat is a fast and fun way to share the moment with your friends and family 👻 SNAP • Snapchat opens right t…

Libon: Calls and Recharge

Stay close to your loved ones around the world with Libon. Call international landlines and cell phones with high quality at the best price. Send mobile and Data recharge without any hidden fees and …

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10,000,000+ downloads

Libon
10,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

Libon: Calls and Recharge

Stay close to your loved ones around the world with Libon. Call international landlines and cell phones with high quali…

Textra is an alternative to your stock SMS/MMS app (that came preinstalled on your phone). So, whether you're looking for a faster experience, better customization options, more color or just a speci…

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10,000,000+ downloads

Delicious
10,000,000+ downloads
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Textra is an alternative to your stock SMS/MMS app (that came preinstalled on your phone). So, whether you're looking f…

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Messenger is a free messaging app that helps you connect with anyone, anywhere. Stay in touch with your friends and family, explore your interests with people like you, build your community, and shar…

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5,000,000,000+ downloads

Meta Platforms, Inc.
5,000,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

Messenger is a free messaging app that helps you connect with anyone, anywhere. Stay in touch with your friends and fam…

The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced security protections, multiple account support, and powerful search to find the details you need. Use the…

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10,000,000,000+ downloads

Google LLC
10,000,000,000+ downloads
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The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced security protections, mul…

Rakuten Viber Messenger

Rakuten Viber Messenger is a secure, fun, and exciting messaging and calling app, connecting over a billion people worldwide! You can do it all with Rakuten Viber Messenger: group chats, disappearin…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

Viber Media
1,000,000,000+ downloads
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Rakuten Viber Messenger

Rakuten Viber Messenger is a secure, fun, and exciting messaging and calling app, connecting over a billion people worl…

Samsung Push Service

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

You can check the installation of the app in 'Settings > Application manager' after downloading the Samsung push service. The Samsung push service provides the notification service only for Samsun…

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5,000,000,000+ downloads

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
5,000,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

Samsung Push Service

You can check the installation of the app in 'Settings > Application manager' after downloading the Samsung push ser…

FolderSync enables simple sync to cloud based storage to and from local folders on the device SD cards. It support a wide range of different cloud providers and file protocols, and support for more p…

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100,000+ downloads

Tacit Dynamics
100,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

FolderSync enables simple sync to cloud based storage to and from local folders on the device SD cards. It support a wi…

CallApp: Caller ID & Block

CallApp Caller ID, Call Recorder & Spam Blocker

Caller ID? Block numbers? Text & SMS messaging? Call Recording? Phone number lookup? We’ve got it all with CallApp, our phone number lookup & default SMS app! 📞 Caller ID: - Ad…

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100,000,000+ downloads

CallApp Caller ID, Call Recorder & Spam Blocker
100,000,000+ downloads
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CallApp: Caller ID & Block

Caller ID? Block numbers? Text & SMS messaging? Call Recording? Phone number lookup? We’ve got it all with …

Google Messages

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for…

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5,000,000,000+ downloads

Google LLC
5,000,000,000+ downloads
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Google Messages

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connec…

Meet the mail app designed to simplify your life. The secure, fast, simple Yahoo Mail makes email effortless so you can spend more time enjoying life and less time in your inbox. Download now to exp…

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100,000,000+ downloads

Yahoo
100,000,000+ downloads
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Meet the mail app designed to simplify your life. The secure, fast, simple Yahoo Mail makes email effortless so you can…

mail.com: Email app & Cloud

1&1 Mail & Media Inc

mail.com Mail and Cloud App - Secure mail and cloud storage in one email app Our secure mail app brings all the speed and convenience of your email inbox and cloud to your smartphone. Enjoy 24/7 acc…

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1,000,000+ downloads

1&1 Mail & Media Inc
1,000,000+ downloads
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mail.com: Email app & Cloud

mail.com Mail and Cloud App - Secure mail and cloud storage in one email app Our secure mail app brings all the speed …

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker

Truecaller's Caller ID & Blocker instantly identifies who's calling, empowering you to effortlessly block spam, scam, and unwanted calls. Our advanced spam filter detects and stops telemarketers…

1,000,000,000+ downloads

Truecaller
1,000,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker

Truecaller's Caller ID & Blocker instantly identifies who's calling, empowering you to effortlessly block spam, sca…

Want an ultra-customizable alternative to your stock Android SMS / MMS app? Well today is your day. Join the Chomp SMS revolution now at 10+ million strong! Chomp comes with a bunch of great featur…

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10,000,000+ downloads

Delicious
10,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

Want an ultra-customizable alternative to your stock Android SMS / MMS app? Well today is your day. Join the Chomp SMS…

GO SMS Pro - Messenger, Free T

Video Editor & Video Maker Dev

GO SMS Pro - Nearly 100 Million users' choice, all time #1 messaging app to replace the stock! The brand new messaging app is simple, intuitive, personalizing and fun! GO SMS Pro comes with beauti…

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100,000,000+ downloads

Video Editor & Video Maker Dev
100,000,000+ downloads
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GO SMS Pro - Messenger, Free T

GO SMS Pro - Nearly 100 Million users' choice, all time #1 messaging app to replace the stock! The brand new messagin…

OBDLink (OBD car diagnostics)

OBD Solutions, LLC

***The OBDLink app exclusively works with these adapters*** - OBDLink MX+ - OBDLink EX USB (with Android 3.1 or newer) - OBDLink CX - OBDLink LX Bluetooth - OBDLink SX USB (with Android 3.1 or newer)…

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1,000,000+ downloads

OBD Solutions, LLC
1,000,000+ downloads
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OBDLink (OBD car diagnostics)

***The OBDLink app exclusively works with these adapters*** - OBDLink MX+ - OBDLink EX USB (with Android 3.1 or newer) …