We frequently present you messaging applications that seek to break the monopoly established by WhatsApp, Telegram and a handful of other tools that bring together the bulk of users. However, other alternatives such as BeeTalk appear that try to take advantage of the historical weaknesses of the most popular in fields such as privacy by offering improvements in this field that please the public.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of this latest platform, which has reached nearly 50 million downloads ? Below, we'll tell you more about it and try to identify, once again, its strengths and weaknesses, which might indicate that we're dealing with another communication app in the strictest sense.
Operation
BeeTalk's concept is very simple: We activate the app's radar , and within adjustable perimeters, starting at 50 meters, we can find users to message . However, this geolocation feature can be controversial, as third parties and other platforms could know our location. To address these concerns, it includes a feature we're seeing more frequently in other apps: Once we read the messages, they are automatically deleted.
How is it similar to others?
Now let's talk about the similarities with other messaging apps that might place it among the standard messaging apps: First, there are group chats . Additionally, you can send voice notes to specific users or to channels with more users. Finally, there's a catalog of stickers , labels, and icons that can be added to conversations. The social networking component is once again prominent thanks to themed chats where you can search for specific trends and participate in related discussions.
Free?
BeeTalk has no upfront cost . Although it's very easy to use, it's only available in English. However, you don't need much English to use it. It has around 50 million users, but it has received a lot of criticism precisely because of this lack of versions in other languages. Some of its features aren't available for free, so in these cases, in-app purchases are required, reaching a maximum of €110.
Do you think BeeTalk doesn't have much of a future due to those factors that have been so heavily criticized? More information is available about other apps in this genre so you can explore more options.