# Text-Free Messaging Apps 'Hie Chat' is a Chat Messenger App That Does Away with Typing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-messenger-app References: [hie.me](https://hie.me/?ref=producthunt) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hie-chat/id1244532748?mt=8) With most [chat messenger apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatbased-application), it is assumed that there will be some sort of typing involved to get one's message across—but with the Hie Chat app, no mobile keyboard is necessary. Hie Chat brands itself as a "simple chat app" that lets friends communicate with one another quickly and easily using [pre-made messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whattotext-ai), pictures, locations or GIFs. With the app, users are able to send a "Hie!" greeting to another user, as well as other predetermined messages. The creators of the app have built in a number of resources to make it as easy as possible to communicate with another person without actually typing, such as the inclusion of Replies, Busy and Rant messages, as well as a number of [emojis to convey one's current mood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmoji) or status. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pre-made Messaging:** Apps that offer pre-made messages could disrupt the traditional typing chat experience and open up new communication pathways. - **Non-text Communication:** Non-text messaging apps that rely on images and emojis offer a new way for people to communicate that could disrupt the traditional chat app landscape. - **Chatbot-assisted Messaging:** Chatbots could supplement non-text messaging features, allowing for easier and more intuitive non-verbal communication between people. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Communication Apps:** Communication apps could improve the end-user experience by incorporating non-text messaging features. - **Mobile Device Manufacturers:** Mobile device manufacturers could leverage non-text messaging features as a selling point for their products. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms could expand their functionalities by incorporating pre-made non-text messaging features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Internet-Free Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitchat.md) - [AI Typing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-keyboard-app.md) - [Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodyme.md) - [Cross-Platform Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-chats.md) - [Visual Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnow.md) - [Creative Texting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttheinternet.md) - [Keyboard-First Note Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jot-paste-app.md) - [Invisible Text Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-text.md) - [Email Video Message Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocal-app.md)