Best 5 alternatives to official Facebook app for Android

It would be rather lame to say 'we love Facebook' and more appropriate if I say 'Facebook is life', isn't it?
With Android owners growing at the speed of light, the number of people staying connected to Facebook have increased manifold. Though the official Android app for Facebook is there on the Google Play Store and many of you might be using it, there are many reasons to dislike it.

Hence, in this post we have sorted out the best 5 alternatives to the official  Facebook app for your Android device.

1) FRIENDCASTER FOR FACEBOOK- (Free)

With more than 3,000,000 downloads already, Friendcaster for Facebook is the ultimate alternative to the official Facebook app for your Android device.

It includes all your favourite Facebook features like status updates, photos, messages, checkins, groups, events etc. You can post comments,photos,videos and like them. You have quick access to checkins along with a proper checkin map to locate your friends. Access your news feed.

You can customize the look of the app with beautiful themes. There's support for multiple accounts.

This app is rated- 4/5 on the Google Play Store.

2) SEESMIC- (Free)

With time Seesmic has gained reputation as one of the best Android apps to manage your social network. Seesmic supports both Facebook and Twitter.

You can manage and post to administered Facebook pages. Access feeds from your Facebook page. Add widgets to your homescreen. Cross post to multiple Twitter accounts and your Facebook account at the same time.

Apart from above mentioned features, you can shorten URLs' using Goo.gl, Tinyurl, J.mp or Bit.ly.

This app is rated- 4.3/5 on the Google Play Store. The pro version(ad free) is available for Rs.164.21.

3) HOOTSUITE- (Free)

HootSuite is another blossoming app to manage your social networks that's gaining momentum slowly and steadily.

It allows you to upload photos, comment on Facebook posts, view click stats, receive notifications.
Apart from Facebook you can also manage Twitter, LinkedIn and Foursquare.

This app is rated- 4.2/5 on the Google Play Store.

4) FLIPSTER FOR FACEBOOK- (Free)

This is a relatively new app on the Google Play Store offering a clean Facebook experience to the user. 

You can post status updates, comment on posts, browse your news stream and ticker, receive notifications and messages, check profiles and photo galleries. It also includes a birthday calender and supports Facebook groups. You can checkin at places to tell your friends where you are.

This app is rate-4/5 on the Google Play Store. The pro version is available for Rs. 56.99. 

5) SCOPE- (Free)

Scope lets you easily manage your social network that includes Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Instagram, Tumblr and Reddit. You get all of these in one place.

It has a simple yet beautiful interface. It automatically creates personalized hubs so that you can quickly discover all shared photos and videos. Centralized messaging is another great feature of Scope. You can share photos, links, checkins, updates with just one click. It has data caching, which means it'll work even when you are offline!

This app is rated-4.3/5 on the Google Play Store.

Now you can easily bid adieu to the official(nagging) Facebook app for Android and welcome these new yet dynamic apps to change your world forever!