eBuddy XMS vs. WhatApp... FIGHT!

Blackberry's BBM service may be popular, but it is limited to BB-to-BB messaging. iMessage maybe supported by a monstrous Apple, but again limited to iOS-to-iOS messaging. In our imperfect world of multiple mobile OS platforms, you can't seriously expect everyone to own multiple devices just so they can send free messages to all their friends, can you? Well, maybe some will answer, yes you can, but not all of us are so fortunate. That is where apps like eBuddy XMS and WhatsApp comes and save the day. Of course there are a thousand more apps out there that does similar functions, like Pingchat, Facebook Messenger, TextPlus, etc,  but these are my 2 favourites. I also wrote a review on Viber, that has also added text messaging functions, but its more popular for its free VoIP calls service. Check out that review here: [LINK]

But today, I'm going to compare just XMS (ver 2.0.1) and WhatsApp (ver 2.6.7) on the iPhone iOS (that's the only one i own)... jump in!

Review: Viber 2.01 : Free calls and messaging

Viber 2.01 has recently been released and it brings about a few enhancements. I have previously written about my views of Viber 1.x, mostly about how it compares to its competitions and why you would want it. You can read my previous post here:
Review: Viber for iPhone, free calls anywhere...
Well, the Viber team has upped the ante and bring some new features to Viber 2.01 that makes this app even more functional than it already is. Here is an excerpt from Viber's update log:

"What’s New?

Review: Viber for iPhone, free calls anywhere...

 A new app for the iPhone has been making the vibes around town. And when I say around town, I mean internationally. Its got everyone 'talking' and everyone has got their facebook's jammed with recommendations to download this app if you're on the iPhone. What is it? You probably have already heard it anyway; its the Viber app.