Is FaceTime not the right video calling app for you? Don’t have a device that’s compatible with it, or looking for a different option with more features to offer? If so, look no further! Today, we’ll be telling you about the best five apps like FaceTime and to help you find an alternative that will work better for your needs.
1. Skype
Skype is one of the most popular apps for video chatting, calling, and messaging over the Internet. It has more features than FaceTime, including text messaging, screen sharing, group/conference calls, and the ability to call standard telephones (such as landlines) as well! Skype is free to download and use, and is available on more types of devices than FaceTime. You can download Skype for your iPhone, Android, Mac, or PC.
We also have a free Skype course, so check it out if you’d like to learn more!
2. ooVoo
(www.oovoo.com)
ooVoo is another very popular video calling app, and another FaceTime alternative. Similarly to Skype, it offers more features than FaceTime does, like group video calls with up to 12 people, text messaging, and the ability to share and watch YouTube videos with people while you’re on a call together. How cool is that?!
ooVoo is also free to download and use, and is available for Android, iPhone, PC, and Mac.
UPDATE: As of November 25th, 2017, ooVoo has shut down.
3. Tango
Tango is another FaceTime alternative that offers free voice and video calling. Like Skype, Tango also offers the ability to call standard telephones internationally at low rates. You can also use Tango for text messaging, or send pictures, videos, stickers, and more. Tango is available for download on Android and iPhone devices.
4. Viber
The next app like FaceTime we want to tell you about is Viber. Viber is a free calling and messaging app with over 800 million users. You can download and use Viber for free, and it offers voice and video calls, text messaging, and the ability to send pictures, videos, audio messages, and more.
You can download Viber for your desktop computer, or the mobile app for your iPhone or Android smart phone.
5. Google Duo
Google Duo is a fairly new video calling app made by Internet giant Google. Google Duo is an easy-to-use two-way video calling app. Duo is free to download and use, and has cool features like their “Knock Knock” feature, which gives you a preview of what’s up with your friend who’s calling you before you decide whether you want to answer. Google Duo is available for both iPhone and Android devices, which is awesome too!
Those are our recommendations for the top 4 alternatives to FaceTime. We hope you’ve now found a video calling app to suit your needs. Have you tried any of these apps before? If so, leave us a comment below and share your thoughts on them.
