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Facetime for Android – Possible to Use?

July 14, 2020 By Razeen Leave a Comment

FaceTime is an amazing video chat app. You can create a group chat of 32 people with ease and the video quality is great too. If you’ve recently switched to an Android from an iPhone, then you are definitely going to miss this app. But don’t worry, Android supports a large number of apps and we are going to check out the best alternative FaceTime for Android.

While these apps may not be exactly like FaceTime, they will do a pretty good job. I’ve listed out the best video chatting apps available for Android. Let’s get started.

Facetime for Android - Alternatives

Contents

  • 1 9 Best FaceTime Alternatives for Android
    • 1.1 1. Google Duo
    • 1.2 2. Skype
    • 1.3 3. Whatsapp
    • 1.4 4. Zoom Cloud Meetings
    • 1.5 5. Messenger
    • 1.6 6. Snapchat
    • 1.7 6. Instagram
    • 1.8 7. Viber
    • 1.9 8. Signal
    • 1.10 9. Houseparty
    • 1.11 Final Take

9 Best FaceTime Alternatives for Android

The ranking of apps in this list is based on video and audio quality, popularity and added features. If you know any more best apps do let us know in comments section.

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1. Google Duo

Google Duo is one of the best video-calling apps because of its quality. The audio and video quality of the calls are amazing and the app is pretty intuitive to use too. You can use it to call anyone since it is supported by Android, iOS and web browsers as well. Duo supports group calling which will let you call 8 people at the same time. You can also send small video snippets if your friend isn’t picking up your call.

You can use Google Duo for free and you can download it from the Play Store. This link will take you there.

2. Skype

Skype is one of the oldest video calling apps out there. It is also one of the best video calling apps out there. It will let you hold an HD conference call with up to 24 people at the same time. It will also sync with your computer and other devices. It’s an extremely good alternative FaceTime for Android.

Skype is available on Android for free, Download it here.

3. Whatsapp

Whatsapp is an extremely popular app with over 5 Billion downloads. Whatsapp only supported text messaging for a long time but now it is a really good video calling app. You can call up to four people at a time but the video chat will have end-to-end encryption.

Download Whatsapp for free from the PlayStore by clicking on this link.

4. Zoom Cloud Meetings

Zoom is a great app that is perfect for business meetings and online classes. You can host a video chat with over 100 people at the same time. However, the free version will only let you use the group chat feature for 40 minutes. Fortunately, a normal video call has no such restrictions, even on the free version. This is one of the best FaceTime replacements for Android.

You can download the free version of Zoom Cloud Meetings from the Play Store by clicking on this link.

5. Messenger

Messenger allows you to text, send stickers, and more importantly, lets you make a video call. Messenger will let you contact your friends on Facebook and it also supports group chats. Just like Duo, it can provide high-quality video calls with up to 8 people. It is also compatible across multiple platforms which will let you reach people with different devices.

Messenger is made by Facebook and you can download it for free. Just click on this link to download it.

6. Snapchat

Snapchat isn’t as popular as it was in its heyday, but it’s still a pretty good video calling app. You can chat with up to 15 people at once and the video and audio quality are good too. If you have a lot of friends who use this app, then you can make use of this feature. You can also use Face Lenses while chatting, to make it a more fun experience.

Snapchat is available on the PlayStore for free. This link will take you there.

6. Instagram

Instagram is another popular app owned by Facebook and it has been downloaded more than a billion times. The video quality is okay but since it is extremely popular, you will be easily able to chat with anyone who has an Instagram account. You can group call up to 6 people at the same time.

Instagram can be downloaded for free by clicking on this link.

7. Viber

Viber is another app that is extremely similar to WhatsApp. you can easily place phone calls, send text messages and video call other Viber users. It will also sync with the rest of your devices. You can video call up to 5 people at the same time and you can do all this for free.

Viber can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. To open it on this store, just click on this link.

8. Signal

If you want an app that is mainly focused on privacy, then try Signal. It supports encrypted video called, audio calls and text messages. It’s a nice app if you want one-on-one video chats, but group chats are unavailable as of now.

Download Signal from the Play Store by clicking on this link.

9. Houseparty

Houseparty is a new video caller that is becoming extremely popular. You can have a video chat with up to five people, but you can also play various games with them. This game is made by Epic Games and it’s a unique and fun app. However, the android version is a little glitchy and that’s the reason for its low ranking.

Download Houseparty by clicking on this link.

Final Take

That’s all you need to know about FaceTime for Android. I hope you are using these apps to stay in touch with your loved ones and I hope that you all are indoors and safe from the pandemic. If you have any doubts about the apps, or if you have any more suggestions, please leave them in the comments section down below.

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