Create a unique 3D avatar, explore a virtual world, and meet new friends creatively
Create a unique 3D avatar, explore a virtual world, and meet new friends creatively
Vote (24 votes)
Program license Free
Developer IMVU Inc.
Version 12.19.0.121900001
Works under Android
Also known as IMVU
Vote
(24 votes)
Developer
IMVU Inc.
Works under
Android
Program license
Free
Version
12.19.0.121900001
Also known as
IMVU
Pros
- Create your own character- What people really love about this app is that it's more than just a social app. It's an opportunity to be creative. You can stretch your imagination and create a unique character with whatever features you want.
- Fun and unique way to meet people- This app meets the needs of people out there who are tired of the same old chat apps out there. This is a truly unique way to meet people.
- Free to use- You don't have to pay anything to use the app. Just install it and get started.
Cons
- Rewards and features become repetitive- You get periodically awarded with certain credits for using the app. However, if you use it long enough you might start to find the awards and options a little repetitive.
- Sometimes loads slowly or has trouble loading- Users have sometimes run into technical difficulties where the loading speed is slow or the app is unable to load at all.
IMVU is a different kind of social app. With this app, you do more than just meet people. You also get to create your own character. With this character, you explore the entire virtual world and meet others on the app who are located in different parts of the real world. You also have the opportunity to interact with others and make friends. All of these features make IMVU a very unique and unusual social networking app.
You just have to create your character and then you have all the opportunities of exploration open to you. There are some main features you need to familiarize yourself with like the main screen. This main screen indicates to you what recent posts others have put up. If you want, you can follow other users so that you can always see their posts when they put them up. You're able to comment on any posts or photos that other users put up. You're also able to chat with other users.
A lot of people really like the fact that they can use the situation simulation feature with their avatar in three dimensions. There are quite a few different things you can virtually do such as driving, hanging out on the beach, sleeping, and many more options. With your avatar, you can take selfies and live a life that's very interesting and different from your real life.
Pros
- Create your own character- What people really love about this app is that it's more than just a social app. It's an opportunity to be creative. You can stretch your imagination and create a unique character with whatever features you want.
- Fun and unique way to meet people- This app meets the needs of people out there who are tired of the same old chat apps out there. This is a truly unique way to meet people.
- Free to use- You don't have to pay anything to use the app. Just install it and get started.
Cons
- Rewards and features become repetitive- You get periodically awarded with certain credits for using the app. However, if you use it long enough you might start to find the awards and options a little repetitive.
- Sometimes loads slowly or has trouble loading- Users have sometimes run into technical difficulties where the loading speed is slow or the app is unable to load at all.
Pros
- 3D avatar creator is packed with customization options
- Various environments improve the overall level of immersion
- App runs as intended and makes in-app purchases optional
Cons
- In-app purchases are fairly useless and are overpriced
- IMVU Mobile can cause excessive battery drain on devices
- Users may prefer traditional text messaging or video chatting to avatars
IMVU Mobile is a brand new messaging platform designed for smartphones and tablets. These days, most people chat with others via video chat or instant messaging. This particular app throws 3D avatars into the mix. People communicate via text while their avatars react to the conversation in various ways. 3D avatars aren't a new concept, but IMVU Mobile is perhaps the best mobile iteration of the concept available today. At this point, over a million people have tried out the messaging app since its introduction.
An interested person downloads the app and creates their own account. From there, they customize an avatar to look like themselves or whoever they prefer. Hundreds of customization options are available from head to toe. If an individual can picture an avatar, then they can probably recreate that image within the app. IMVU Mobile is popular because of how deep this avatar customization goes. After the avatar is created, users can add friends to their contacts list and get started on the platform.
Users chat with each other via instant message rather than video or voice chat. All the common messaging features are included here. Therefore, users can send text or images to each other at the touch of a button. 3D avatars react to the conversation and are displayed in one of various environments based on the real world. Users see their avatars interact with each other, and it's possible to use various emotes with the avatar. This setup makes everything more immersive for users looking to connect with each other.
Another core part of IMVU Mobile allows users to take photos of their avatars. A user can apply various filters and effects to these photos as well. For some, sharing these images is part of the fun of the application. In-app purchases are available for cosmetic items that change the appearance of the avatar, but such purchases aren't necessary. The app is otherwise free to use and communicate with other users. IMVU Mobile runs smoothly and doesn't include too many bugs or glitches, but the app does drain a device's battery.
For most smartphone and tablet users, IMVU Mobile is a novel idea and concept. Creating a 3D avatar is quite fun, and watching avatars interact during text chats is interesting. IMVU Mobile continues to add more features to the mix in order to keep users engaged and happy. Currently, a number of similar apps are available, but few of them reach the level of immersion offered by IMVU Mobile. It's difficult to recommend a competing app over this one based on how many customization options and other features are available.
Pros
- 3D avatar creator is packed with customization options
- Various environments improve the overall level of immersion
- App runs as intended and makes in-app purchases optional
Cons
- In-app purchases are fairly useless and are overpriced
- IMVU Mobile can cause excessive battery drain on devices
- Users may prefer traditional text messaging or video chatting to avatars
Create an avatar that is as personalized as possible so that you can chat with others.
There are several customization options for your avatar. You can also shop for clothes that you can change every day. There is an option that shows you chatting in 3D while talking to your contacts online.
