Best Alternatives to iOS Face Time For Android

The term ‘Face-Time’ is automatically associated with the iOS and the iPhone, and is not available to download for Android powered devices. This can come as quite a shock for die-hard apple users who happen to get their hands on an Android powered smartphone. But fear not, there are a lot of alternatives to FaceTime, which basically provide the same features and functionality. 

In this article, We’ve put together the 4 best alternatives to Apple’s FaceTime feature. Some of them even have the cross-platform ability, which means you can conduct a video session with users on their iPhone or iPad.

Skype

Skype holds the title of the first ever publicized video communication software. Skype can be used on all devices including Windows, Android, Mac and etc. It cannot only be used on a cellular device but can be easily operated using Wi-Fi.

All you need to enable Skype is a free Skype account, and it will run flawlessly on an Android. Anyone can create a free Skype account and can make video call to multiple users simultaneously. Other than that, users can take advantage of text messaging and phone call services as well.

Google Plus Hangout

Another option in contrast to Apple’s FaceTime is the Google Plus Hangout feature, which allows multiple users to join a single call session (both video and audio) for free. It provides an equal chance to all the devices to have access on Google Hangouts.

Tango

Similar to Skype, Tango is also well known for its video chatting service. You can create a group chat by involving upto 50 different users. Create a free account on Tango and make voice and video calls to your friends and family. But that’s not all, Tango can be used to play multiplayer based games with your friends.

Fring

The free Android app; Fring offers video calling over multiple devices (also capable of cross-platform connections). Group video, Texting and Video Chatting are a piece of cake. With a quick download and setting up your account, you can start a video session with your friends within a couple of minutes.