Free lightweight instant messaging app

Imo Lite is the lightweight version of the instant messaging app, Imo. It takes up half the space on your smartphone’s storage and consumes less RAM too. With Imo lite, you can send messages, images, videos, and audio recordings to different versions of the app; communicate with friends, family, colleagues, and other users whether they use Imo Lite, Imo Beta, or the standard version of the app. 

Packed with features 

Unlike the standard version of the Imo app, Imo Lite can thrive on 2G, 3G, 4G, and, of course, Wi-Fi. This allows you to hear your contacts anytime, anywhere; whether you’re having a private voice call or video conference, the audio remains crystal-clear. The app also allows you to make free international calls and group calls to non-Imo users.

Don’t worry about Imo or other third-party applications spying on you. Your messages, calls, and files are all encrypted. This includes files you’ve sent through the app, such as DOCX, MP3, ZIP, and PDF. All your texts and documents are stored in the Imo cloud as well, so you can restore the files and messaging history when needed.

The messaging also allows you to share a slideshow of your day through Imo Story. Your contacts can interact with your posts by commenting or sending you an emoji. The app also offers social features such as group chats with a maximum of 100,000 members and even lets you meet new people you share common interests with on Imo Zones.

Extremely limited features

Log into the Imo app, and you’ll immediately notice its organized yet plain interface. There is a window for a chat and contacts and not much else. You can consider simplicity as its best feature, but IM-savvy users may find that it restrictive as the customization options are limited. The application makes up for it by delivering a quality voice and video calling and privacy features.

You can use any kind of connection available to you to make a call through the app, but – of course – the fastest and most stable internet connection will provide you the best experience. Another convenient feature of the app is it automatically syncs your phone’s contact list to the program. This will let you know which number has an account on Imo.

Apart from offering a lite version of the app – and allowing your phone to run faster – the app lacks features that stand out from other similar programs. Telegram and Telegram X offers the same features and more – including user-generated stickers; however, Imo Lite is suitable for those that need to send encrypted messages and files for free. 

No frills messaging app

Imo Lite is an instant messaging platform and VoIP app with a twist: it doubles as an SMS sender and receiver. While Imo might appear very similar to other messaging apps such as Telegram or Telegram X, it differs in that it offers not only SMS messaging but high-definition video and voice chat on any stable internet connection. This makes it suitable for users that need to send texts, chats, and documents from anywhere in the world and with any connection.