10 Must Have Android Apps for WhatsApp Users
Jan. 14, 20191. Transcriber for WhatsApp
Transcriber for WhatsApp is one of those apps which I am sure everyone will benefit from. This app will come handy when you’ve received an audio message from someone, which you can’t listen to because you’re in, say, a crowded metro and don’t have a pair of earphones. This app cantranscribe the audio message for you and show the text versionof the audio message.
Here’s how easy it is to use Transcriber for WhatsApp app –
You can also open the app to see thechat historyor play around with settings likelanguage selection, interface opacity,and more. There’s also an option toremove adsif can’t stand seeing ads while using it.
Download Transcriber for WhatsApp(Free, in-app purchases)
You may have used a third-party app or software to setup auto-response foremail clients. But have you ever tried one for WhatsApp? Well, if you are on the lookout for one, then the AutoResponder for WA is worth checking out.As the name suggests, AutoResponder for WA lets youset auto-response for messages from either a particular contact or for everyone. The free version of the app has some limitations, so you might want to splurge on the PRO version (around $5). The app has a little-to-no learning curve, so you should get going as soon as you install it.
Download AutoResponder for WA(Free, $5)
Does it happen that someone sends you a message on WhatsApp and deletes it immediately before you can see the message? Well, with WAMR,you can easily recover those deleted messages and without any loss. The app is basically a workaround and takes advantage of notification permission to store a copy of the message content the moment it arrives on your smartphone. In addition, WAMR can also recover deleted images and videos, but keep in mind, the media must be completely downloaded on your smartphone before it can make a copy. Apart from that, the app can also recover voice notes, GIFs, and stickers. All in all, WAMR is a really useful app for WhatsApp and you can use it to your advantage.
Download WAMR(Free, Offers in-app purchases)
SKEDit is a message scheduler for WhatsApp.With SKEDit, you canschedule a message on WhatsAppwith a couple of simple steps. It’s a pretty straightforward app with no hidden caveats. As soon as you install and open the app, you’ll be shown a bunch of apps with which you can use the service. Simply choose WhatsApp,and connect your WhatsApp account. Once you do that, you’ll be taken to the page in which you canschedule a message easily.SKEDit is available to download for free, so be sure to check it out. Plus, the app works completely automatically (unless you want it to ask you before sending a scheduled message) so you can just schedule messages and forget about it.
Download SKEDit Scheduling App(Free)
A while back, WhatsApp introduced the ability toshare stickerson Android and iOS. They are slowly taking over the messaging platform as an alternative to emojis. While WhatsApp gives you a ‘small collection’ of Sticker packs to start with, you can head to the Play Store to download an app called‘Sticker Maker’ to create your very own stickers.We’ve already drafted an in-depth tutorial on “How to create your own stickers with Sticker Maker App”, and you can read it righthere.
Download Sticker Maker(Free)
Notify is an app that offers a more convenient way to receive notifications and reply to notifications than WhatsApp does. It opens up conversations in the form of bubbles orFacebook Messenger like chat headsand allows you to reply to messages without having to switch between apps. It offers a very simplistic design and allows the user to have a conversation without it getting in the way of anything else. Apart from WhatsApp it also supports Telegram, Line, Hangouts, Skype, VK, Tango, KakoTalk, Twitter, GroupMe, Threema, textPlus, Textra, ChompSMS, QKSMS, Facebook Messenger, Google Messenger, Plus Messenger, Gmail, and Inbox.
Download Notifly:(Freewith in-app purchases)
CropShop is an absolute must have app for everyone who is still waiting for the day WhatsApp allows non-square pics to be put as profile pictures. This may be one of the biggest shortcomings of WhatsApp, similar to how it was on Instagram before they came to their senses and started allowing images of any size to be shared.
Well, till the time WhatsApp comes out with a solution for this, CropShop is our go to app to save the day. Using CropShop,you won’t have to crop your favorite photos just so you can fit them as profile picture on WhatsApp, instead, you can use this app to edit it and add a blurred background which will give it a square shape. You can also make basic edits and add some fancy filters to your photos before sharing them. Use this app, so you won’t have to chop your legs off the next time you want to make your selfie your DP.
Download CropShop:(Free)
WhatsApp Status has become what newsfeed is on Facebook. With this new feature, WhatsApp is no longer just an instant messaging app, but a social media platform where users share all kinds of images and videos to express themselves. Sometimes, friends and family share something interesting and you want to save it, but sadly WhatsApp does not offer a native download option. In that case, you can use a dedicated app called Status Saver whichallows you to download video status from WhatsApp without doing anything. Just view the status on WhatsApp and the media file will be automatically downloaded in Status Saver.
You can also download Status images in original quality instead of taking a screenshot. What’s more, with this app, you can get notifications when your contacts publish a status. So to sum up, if you want to download WhatsApp status in high quality then go ahead and install Status Saver.
Download Status Saver(Free, Offers in-app purchases)
We all get morning greetings on WhatsApp in the form of images and videos from our family and relatives, every single day. At times, there are friends who keep sending you dank memes despite your indifference to the popular meme culture. While the media files are not a huge problem on the surface, but if you don’t have higher storage on your smartphone then you may quickly run out of space. And to clear space, you need to carefully select and delete photos and videos from multiple contacts which is simply a tiring exercise. But worry not.
You can usethe Files app by Google which uses advanced algorithms to detect junk media files from WhatsApp. In my testing, the detection has been excellent and it picks up all the low-quality images and videos. Further, you can delete the files in one tap to clear space on your smartphone. So to put it straight, if you want to remove junk media from WhatsApp without fail, use Files by Google app.
Download Files by Google(Free)
If WhatsApp is your primary messaging app, then you might want to protect it to prevent someone from taking a peek your conversations. Password-protecting the app is one of the best to ensure that your chats are kept private. There are a ton of apps on the Google Play Store to lock your apps, butApp Lock is one of the most popular ones, and it works like a charm.
That’s it, WhatsApp will now be protected by an app lock so no one will be able to read your WhatsApp messages unless you unlock the app first.
Download App Lock(Free)
Note:WhatsApp has introduced its own app-locking feature. However, that uses the unlock mechanics on your phone. This app allows you to set a separate password for WhatsApp making it more secure.
That wraps it up, these are the top 10 must-have Android apps for every WhatsApp user. Providing added security, scheduling messages, setting up an auto-reply, bubble replies, new stickers, un-cropped profile pictures; whatever you may have found missing on WhatsApp, can now be done using these apps. Moreover, these apps should also enhancemessaging apps other than WhatsApp. So, try them out and let us know how you like these apps in the comments section below.
Karthik is a Contributing Author for Beebom. Be it mobile devices, laptops, etc. he brings his passion for technology wherever he goes. When he’s not dwelling on the latest tech, you can usually find Karthik wasting time on Instagram or feeding his incessant obsession for video games.
