It can be difficult to keep in touch with your family and friends who live far away, especially at this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fortunately, modern technology is here for the rescue. You can now use video chat apps that allow you to talk with your loved ones wherever they are in the world.
These video chat applications can be used on your desktop, tablet, or smartphone. They are very accessible, easy to use, and suitable not only for casual video chatting but also for professional video conferences.
So, without further ado, here are our picks of the best video chat apps that you should be using today.
FaceTime
If you’re using an Apple device, Facetime is the best app for video calling with your friends and relatives. This app works on macOS computers, iPads, and iPhones.
However, you should ensure that the person/s you’re video chatting with is also using Apple devices.
Facebook Messenger
For Facebook users, you can use Messenger to chat and make video calls with your FB friends.
The number of users who can join using Facebook Messenger is 50, making it one of the social media video chatting apps with such capabilities. You can use this application on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and other devices.
Snapchat
Snapchat is one of the most popular messaging apps among teenagers today. It allows you to share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours.
You can also do video chats with a maximum limit of 16 users. The best thing with Snapchat is that it has built-in filters to alter your physical appearance.
WhatsApp has been one of most widely used messaging applications since 2009. It’s more popular as texting and chatting app, but it also has a reliable video-chat function.
To enable that, you’ll only have to tap the camera icon to start a video chat with one or more persons (maximum of 4 users).
Skype
It’s no secret that Skype is another big name when it comes to the best video chat apps today. Like Facebook Messenger, Skype can also hold 50 users in a video chat room.
Since this app supports international texting and calling, you can use it to connect with your loved ones or co-workers overseas.
More so, Skype is compatible with any modern device, especially desktops and smartphones. If you’re using a smartphone with a Ufone SIM, make sure to recharge your Ufone card to connect to the internet.
Zoom
Zoom is a popular video-conferencing application that you can use for normal or professional virtual conversations. It has a desktop version available for macOS and Windows devices, as well as a mobile version that works with iOS and Android gadgets.
The biggest edge of Zoom over other video chat apps is its numerous features, low latency (meaning reduced delay), and enhanced security.
Houseparty
Houseparty is a fun way to have a virtual conversation with someone you know or someone you don’t know.
The virtual room referred to as “the house” can hold up to 12 users, where you can video chat and play games, much like in a house party. The games include trivia, guess the song lyrics, heads-up, and more.
Discord
Gamers have surely heard about or used Discord. This application can be used for chatting while playing video games. It also has a video-call function with a capacity of 25 persons.
Discord’s best features include creating different channels for different groups and changing other users’ audio levels.
Takeaway
Video chatting is indeed an excellent way to connect with your family members, relatives, friends, and other people. Now, we have plenty of apps that allow you to have a virtual conversation.
You can use Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype, Houseparty, and Discord for that purpose.
