Video calling is one of the best ways to communicate with your loved ones as well as your business clients. You can do it on your laptop, PC and even your smartphone. There are tons of video chat apps available on the PlayStore and it is impossible to try all of them. In this guide, we will share the best video chat apps for Android.
WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps on PlayStore. It started as a cross-platform messaging app but later on the voice and video calling features were added to it. The developers have improved the video chat feature so much that it rivals the dedicated video apps in the market. If you don’t want to add the extra video app on your smartphone and want to use the all-in-one app then WhatsApp is a great option for you.
Google Duo
Google Duo is the official app by Google for video calling. It is one of the most simple and easy to use video app we have ever seen. You can simply put it in your number, verify it and you are all set to use it. The app is also less resource intensive as compared to the Whatsapp video calling, so If you want lightweight and less power hungry video app then Google Duo is a great option for you.
Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular messaging app in spite of the fact that most of the people don’t like it. In 2011, Facebook removed the built-in messaging system and introduced the separate app for messaging and calling. It also offer very clear video calling service and it also allow you to use the snapchat like filters during the call which make it more fun.
Imo
Imo is another very good video calling and chatting app which is fully compatible with all network standards. The app is very popular in the regions like the middle east where most of the video calling services don’t work. It also offersa very clear video calling service. The only problem with this app is that annoying ad which pops up from time to time.
JusTalk
JusTalk is a relatively less popular video chat app but it is a very good app. The JusTalk also offer to do things like doodle during the video chat which make it fun to use. The app comes with all standard features which you find in other video chat apps. It is also less resource intensive just like Google Duo and it is worthy alternative of Google Duo. You can also totally change the look of the app by installing the themes but you will have to spend money on it. Overall, it is free to use.
Kik
Kik is another very popular video chat app which offers bothtexts chatting as well as video chatting features. The app allows you to make a group with your friends and offer features like sending multimedia just like other video chat apps. The kik is very popular among the gamers as it doesn’t require your personal phone number, you can simply sign up and use it. Overall the theme of the Kik is more colorful, so if you are not a fan of colorful apps then you might not like this one.
Signal Private Messenger
Signal Private messenger is another great video chat app which is geared toward the people who like more privacy in their apps. It comes with end-to-end encryption for all the communication. The video calling service is very good, we didn’t find any problem with it during our tests. The best thing about this app is that it is completely free and open source which means it is maintained by a community, not the corporation. If you are more concerned about your privacy then Signal Private Messenger is a great option.
Skype
Skype is one of the most iconic video chat apps on the PlayStore. There are native versions of the Skype available for almost every platform including PC, Android, iOS, etc. Skype is really good for video calling and it is mostly used by the corporate sector. It allows you to add up to 25 people in a single video chat. It also allows you to use it for regular calls but you will have to pay for it. If you are looking for a more dynamic video chat app then Skype is definitely a good choice.
Viber Messenger
Viber is another very good messaging app which started as a voice calling app and then later transformed into a complete messaging app. It allows you to make the audio calls as well as video calls. It also offers encryption on all communications between the two users. If your mobile is frequently used by other people too then you can use the hidden chats feature which you can use to hide the chat from other people. The only problem with this app is that is more resource intensive and it will consume more battery as compared to other lightweight video chat apps like Duo.
Line
Line is another great messaging app which offers the text messaging as well as video and audio calling service. The app also offers its different versions for different platforms just like Skype. The video calling feature work flawlessly on this app. It also supports around 17 different languages for the app which make it ideal for those who wants to use it in their native language.
Conclusion
These are the best video chats available out there. Most of them are completely free to use, some offer in-app purchases but you can still use them without spending a dime. Let us know your favorite video chat apps in the comment section below. You can also check out the best free calls apps for Android on our website.
