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Add to SafariWhen comparing Instagram Direct vs Handcent Next SMS, the Slant community recommends Handcent Next SMS for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” Handcent Next SMS is ranked 36th while Instagram Direct is ranked 47th. The most important reason people chose Handcent Next SMS is:
Splitting a group text is a great option, so that follow-up can be personal and not everyone sees every response.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Video & photo messages
Photos have to be cropped to be square.
Pro Filters
That can be applied to photos and videos.
Pro Group messages
With up to 15 people.
Pro Can split a group text
Splitting a group text is a great option, so that follow-up can be personal and not everyone sees every response.
Pro Missed notification reminders
Pro Can text from a PC, Mac or tablet
Texting from another device allows one to not pick up one's phone every minute.
Pro Customizable appearance
Cons
Con Walled garden
Can't communicate with people outside of Instagram.
Con Name is confusing
In your app drawer you'll see "Next SMS" but in Google Play "Handcent" is the first word of the app. That might confuse some people.
Con Texting from a PC, Mac or tablet requires extra work
