Messenger

Functionality — 5/5

After you have started the application, you will see three sections at the bottom of your screen. The first section is called “Chats”. There you will see all the dialogs or group conversations you participated in. To write a certain person, you can tap on the “Pen” icon that is located at the top right of your screen. There you can find all your Facebook friends and create a group. The second section is called “People”. There you can share your stories with friends. Stories are photos or videos that you post on your page. A media file you posted will disappear after 24 hours. The third section is called “Discover”. It allows you to search for various Facebook games or popular Facebook communities.

Design — 4/5

The design of the Facebook Messenger app is straightforward. There are only three sections, and the icons are sorted and highlighted. The text is clearly visible. You can also enable the dark mode. To do that, send the Moon emoji to any of your friends. After that, the app will allow you to use the dark mode. However, many people may not know the way how to find the dark mode function.

Usability — 3/5

There are many negative reviews on Facebook Messenger application. Some people say that the application often crushes. It also does not show you the time of your friend's last online. Or it may show the time until you refresh the page. Nevertheless, there are no problems with sending messages.

Cross-Platforms use — 5/5

Users can download Facebook Messenger on iOS and Android devices. The app works the same on both platforms. There is no difference between the interface of these versions. Users will still see three sections with the same icons.

In-app purchases

You can send money via Facebook Messenger. However, this function is available only in French, United Kingdom, and the USA. All the features of the application are free. You do not have to pay money to speak to your friends.

The Bottom Line

Messenger application is a nice app that provides its users with all the promised content. It shows you your Facebook contacts list, and you can easily communicate with them. The interface is straightforward. It is not hard to use the application.