VK: music, video, messenger

What the app does

VK: music, video, messenger is a social app that brings messaging, music and video into one place. It is suited to people who want to chat with individuals or groups while also following posts, watching short videos and listening to music without switching between separate apps. The broader VK service also includes communities built around shared interests, so it can work for both personal contacts and interest-based browsing.

What to expect

The app combines a social feed with direct communication and media features. Users can take part in group conversations, make voice or video calls, browse content from communities and view recommended media. That range may be useful on a phone shared by several family members, but it also means there is more to look through than in a messaging-only app. Someone choosing it mainly for chat may encounter music, video and community content as part of the same service.

Ratings and reach

• Category: Social
• Developer: VKL
• Rating: 3.32 out of 5
• Reviews: 9,326,813
• Installs: 100,000,000+

The rating is based on a very large review pool, so it gives a broad view of user opinion rather than reflecting only a small early audience. More than 100 million installs indicate that the app is widely used, although popularity alone does not show whether it will suit a particular person or family.

Before handing it over

Check whether the intended user needs a full social and media platform or only a simpler way to exchange messages. Music, video feeds, calls and public communities can make the app more engaging, while also bringing more content and settings to review. It is worth looking at the account, notification and privacy choices before the app is used on a shared phone.