- Skype – Easily the most popular video chat app, this app allows for video chat, text chat, file sharing and is available for pretty much all platforms.
- Pros: Most people have heard of Skype and probably have it and it works across devices
- Cons: Slows down computers and phones, so isn’t suitable for older devices. Also requires fast speeds.
- Google+ Hangouts – Available for most platforms, this program is run through your gmail or a separate app on your device.
- Pros: Shouldn’t be hard to convince loved ones to use this, as it’s pre-installed on most Android devices, and Google is a well-known brand
- Cons: app is a bit confusing, and requires a well-maintained and well-organized contacts list to really use well
- FaceTime – This Apple only app allows you to call and talk with others on iPhones or your Mac, much like Skype, only the program was created by Apple.
- Pros: It comes on the iPhones, so no need to convince someone to download a new app
- Cons: Not available for Android phones, so you can only call to and from an Apple user.
- ooVoo Chat – This app isn’t as well-known as the others, but it also allows for group chats of up to 12 people.
- Pros: It’s free and supports pretty large groups easily
- Cons: The interface is a little confusing, and most people will not have heard of it before
- Tango – This app has been around for a little while, but I haven’t seen much widespread use. It offers more than just video chat, making it a good choice to just hang out for an afternoon.
- Pros: available on many platforms including Blackberry and is easy to use. Also offers games and photo sharing
- Cons: Video quality isn’t the best, and it’s not widely known, so you’ll have to convince contacts to download it
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