5 best video calling apps

I hope by now all of us have understood the importance of staying connected. Thanks to the advance in technology we have the video calling apps. Had it not been these apps we would have forgotten each other’s faces (keeping in mind the travel restrictions ). They not only play a major role in keeping us connected with our loved ones but also played an important aspect in conducting business meetings , regular classes for children and not to forget many of us have also attended virtual weddings and get togethers.

So here is my take one “The Five Best Video Calling Apps”their are many options out there but these five in my experience have worked the best for me.

1. Whatssapp- One of the most popular apps and the only app with more than two billion users all over the world. The calls are end to end encrypted.

• One can join using just their phone number.
• Compatible with both android and IOS .
• Maximum number of participants that one can add is 8.
• Compatible with both android and IOS .

2. Zoom Meetings- It is one of the best video chat and conferencing apps. it has features like screen sharing, live annonations . The calls are end to end encrypted.

• You can join by using the invite without loggin in or installing the app.
• Compatible with both android and IOS .
• Maximum Numbe of participants is 100 with a free time limit of 40mins.

3. Skype- One of the first applications to allow video calls for free. It supports features like screen sharing on mobile and live transcription and translations.

• Easy to sign up through the app or if you have a Microsoft account .
• Compatible with both android and IOS.
• Maximum Numbe of participants is 50.

4. Google Duo- This app is mostly preinstalled on majority of the Android phones. It is similar to the face time app on the iPhone. It supports low speed connections and also has some fun features. The knock knock feature allows you to see who is calling you before you answer. You can record and send video messages. The calls are end to end encrypted.

• Easy to sign up through the app using your phone number.
• Compatible with both android and IOS.
• Maximum Numbe of participants is 32.

5. Facebook Messenger- Introduced by facebook and is popular among the facebook users. It is simple and easy to use. Plus most of us already have a facebook account. The app also supports some fun features that can be acessed over the call.

• Easy to sign up using your facebook account.
• Compatible with both android and IOS.
• Maximum Numbe of participants is 32.

Apart form these five apps there are many other apps in the market and most of them are free. You can try them out and zero in to the one that best suits you.