ICQ, aka ICQ, remains the most popular IM protocol in Russia. An important role in its distribution was played by the emergence of a free client Jimm that runs on the Universal Java Platform. Jimm is known to App Store No and never will. Its role is played by dozens of other applications of completely different functionality. We will help you sort through the dump of these programs and find the most the best option based on your needs. There are both paid and free options.

The brainchild of the domestic developer Alexander Bukharsky. It enjoys relative popularity abroad. The program honestly justifies its name: it is a simple IM client for the most popular protocols, including ICQ. A minimalistic interface, a good set of features and a small price of 99 cents - that's, in fact, everything that distinguishes Simple IM from more famous brothers. The application is universal.

Surprisingly popular overseas client for AIM. The main feature is the interface in the style of Apple. Everything is neat, clear, fast and simple. From the extended functionality, it has the ability to send pictures and ... that's it. As in all three of the above programs, there are emoticons. Works surprisingly stable. Only one problem: he is more does not work with ICQ. In general, even through the AIM protocol. The conclusion is simple: bypass.

Well, of course. How without it? The most awaited IM client on iOS pleased us on the day of its release. Since then, the application has been several times. If you are still using the QIP client for Windows, be sure to try its mobile version.

The same emoticons and sounds good manager contacts, plus a wide range of protocols for connecting and support for remote storage of message history - in general, over the year, “quip” began to turn from an ugly duckling into a swan. There are no encoding issues. It’s a pity that when you close the application, it disables your account, that is, it transfers it to “offline”. The application is universal.

A favorite of all iPhone and iPad users who do not want to pay money for a wide range of features and a number of specific features in IM+ Pro. Many readers consider it the best free ICQ client on iOS. The interface is without bells and whistles, but the speed of connection to any protocol is many times higher than the long connection in IM + in places. It is possible to send photos. Works in the background for some time, leaving the status "online". Never flew. The interface is pretty bare, but we didn't pay for it, right?

For the program to work, you must first register a special account (for free). Last year rightfully held the title of the best free IM client. Support for ICQ was once removed and returned in the middle of this year. In terms of integration with ICQ, it is not much different from other free clients.

He does his job well, but emoticons, of course, are not enough. It is possible to make video calls in the image and likeness of Skype. Continues to work, keep online and notify about messages, being in the multitasking panel. Surprisingly harsh and fast Push. Sometimes it can screw up with the encoding. The application is universal.

When you first start the program will require you to register a special account. It doesn't hurt and it's free. Meebo last spring and since then has not changed much. The program supports a bunch of protocols, works quite tolerably with Push and consistently throws it “offline” when it is removed from the multitasking panel. Nice chat interface.

Works quickly and flawlessly. I am pleased with the almost instant restoration of the connection. It's just that updates to it come out very lazily. The developers are clearly in no hurry. So if something "fails" - do not get angry, immediately go to something else. The application is universal.

The sinister and monstrous harvester has free version. Its main difference is a sharp decrease in the number of supported protocols (Skype is not). the presence of an advertising banner that slightly strains the computing power of the first two generations of the iPhone. Of the features, the glorious 7-day Push support has been trimmed, which now ends 15 minutes after the application is completely closed. In terms of ICQ, it is no different from the possibilities paid version, which is why it is often preferred. Sometimes delays connection time. The application is universal.

ICQ for Iphone is a messenger for apple devices, thanks to which it became possible to correspond not only with ICQ clients, but also with people from Facebook and Mail.ru agent. You can note such a convenient function as sending text messages contacts from the phone book. But, of course, as elsewhere, there is a fly in the ointment. For mobile applications integration with popular social networks Vkontakte and Odnoklassniki is completely absent

• free voice calls;
• free video calls;
• the ability to create your own group;
• file sharing;
• unique emoticons and sets of various stickers.

Working mechanisms:

ICQ is improving and adopting unspoken standards that are the same for all messengers. Now at ICQ authorization passes by phone number. The developers also left the classic login form, i.e. via e-mail or UIN. Now finding friends in the application has become much easier than it was at the time of its peak popularity. Now it looks through the saved contacts in the phone book and if some contact has an account in ICQ, the program will indicate this automatically. To make a call to a subscriber, just select him in the contact list inside the application and click on 1 of the two buttons: voice / video. When you select video communication, you can switch between cameras at any time.

Advantages:

• saving messages on ICQ servers from different devices;
• push notifications;
• geolocation;
• free sms messages;
• unlimited number of participants for group chats;
• the program is Russified.
• photo and video editors (stickers and emoticons, text with divine fonts, finger painting, unique geo-filters)

It is one of the most popular protocols in the CIS countries. At a time when the well-known ICQ had just appeared, the vast majority of people used it. But, because ICQ is just a messenger, she was very soon forced out social media and now, most of the population has switched to them.

However, this messenger is still in high demand among thematic forums, allowing people to exclusively correspond without showing social profiles. networks where they demonstrate their real life not associated with the forums.

Let's consider in more detail which one is better for.
Today, there are several ICQ clients on IOS, which we will get to know.

List of ICQ clients for IOS and their advantages

Of course, do not forget about this client. Among all presented, it is free. Perhaps the only noticeable disadvantage is that when you close the application, you become offline. In all other criteria, you can only put +. It has a wide choice of protocols, can remotely store message histories, works stably, has no problems with encoding. In general, QIP is a universal client.

Beejive IM

In the past, there was, if not the most, then one of the most powerful clients, but, unfortunately, the developers of this client stopped developing their project and, in the end, the ability to connect to ICQ simply disappeared. After much indignation, users still returned the ability to connect to ICQ. To do this, you need to: Open accounts -> Click on the heading " Accounts”and hold until the title changes to “Accounts +” -> click on the “+” and select ICQ in the menu that appears.

SimpleIM 2

A simple program with a minimum set of necessary functions. Despite the fact that the software developer is a Russian, his offspring is in demand not only in our country, but also abroad. Its price - $ 0.99 is acceptable and perfectly demonstrates the price-quality ratio.

IM+Pro

Perhaps it is worth stopping on this client. It rightfully takes the 1st place among its brothers, as it contains a huge list of protocols, has an excellent interface, and the program is compatible with old firmware, which allows owners of older iPhone devices to use the software. If you close the application, you will still be online, and if a message arrives, then Push Notifications will still work and notify you. Of the pluses, one can note such a function as multi-account, which allows you to be online from several accounts at the same time.

Of course, the list of existing clients that support ICQ for IOS, which is much broader, but we have given enough examples for classical use. Below you can see a list of other popular .

ICQ is a messenger that needs no introduction. In my time this program was almost the most popular means of communication among young people. Later, ICQ was replaced by social networks, but even today the program remains extremely widespread and in demand. Of the many platforms on which the application is presented, the iOS version turned out to be almost the most convenient and intuitive, and the recent redesign of the interface made it very stylish and pleasing to the eye. Using ICQ, you can comfortably exchange messages with friends by attaching files of various formats to them. Besides, in latest versions Applications now have the ability to make video and audio calls. Moreover, the program allows you to talk not only with one person, but also with a group of users.

All this is available completely free of charge. The application does not require the user to purchase any premium subscriptions or "unlock" useful features behind additional fee. The program will promptly notify you of all new calls and messages using pop-up notifications. Simply put, working with "apple" ICQ is a pleasure.

Key features and functions

• allows you to exchange messages, make video and voice calls;
• allows you to talk to groups of users;
• has an extremely simple and intuitive interface;
• timely notifies the user about new calls and messages;
• offers a large selection of emoticons and stickers;
• distributed completely free of charge.