Top 5 most useful video calling apps for iPhone

1. FaceTime

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Apple FaceTime is the default free video calling app for all iOS users. You can text and call any user who owns an Apple device from Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch to iPad for free.

FaceTime feature was first launched on June 7, 2010 with the iPhone 4. And also in 2010, Apple has in turn brought FaceTime feature to a series of other devices like the iPod Touch. System 4 (the world's first music player with high-end photography and powerful entertainment) and then Mac OS X at the 'Back to the Mac' media event at Apple Campus.

The quality of each FaceTime call is optimally optimized by Apple for their device. From sound to picture are very sharp and clear. Moreover, FaceTime is always updated by Apple with new features such as group video calling or increased stability on the application.

However, FaceTime is also hard to avoid the backlog of unnecessary errors. Error of not sending the message (Not Delivered) with a red exclamation mark is quite common on iMessage. Many people also believe that their device frequently jumps to the home screen while on a call. However, with what FaceTime brings, this is definitely still one of the best applications for the iPhone in particular and for Apple devices in general.

2. Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular messaging and calling apps on the planet. Because this application is made to sync with Facebook, it will be very convenient for you to make calls to loved ones. Moreover, the video chat experience on Messenger is also quite good.

Comes with video calling function are new stickers, filters and general clip viewing feature to help make calls more entertaining. The interface of Facebook Messenger is also a strong point that users love extremely in this application. Messenger interface is very simple but eye-catching, moreover it is arranged intelligently making it easy for users to get used to and use.

One more special feature of this application is that you can completely change the nickname, the color of the chats they become more colorful and entertaining. However, Messenger also has a few minuses that are not worth it. The optimization of this application is not really good, so it takes a lot of RAM on your phone. Sometimes it even crashes itself onto the home screen, reducing the user experience. However, for many reasons, this app was only rated 3.7 stars by users on the App Store.

3. Camfrog

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Camfrog is a relatively popular group video chat app on iOS, and it has over a million users in different chat rooms. On the App Store app store this app is also rated quite high up to 4.3 stars. With Camfrog you can easily connect with friends, family, and even the app makes it easy to get acquainted with strangers. In fact Camfrog is not only a video chat application but it is also quite social network - where you can get acquainted, chat with thousands of strangers in their own online rooms.

Camfrog's image quality is rated by users as "round shoulder" when the sound and images are very clear and clear. Moreover, the interface is also a pretty big plus point of Camfrog. Eye-catching blue-white color combined with smart arrangement makes users easy to get used to and use. Adding a plus point, Camfrog is constantly updating new features such as support for private group video calling with up to 3 people for a free account or expanding the inventory of stickers to help keep messages from getting boring.

However, Camfrog still has many minus points that need to be overcome to increase the user experience higher. Some users reported that they were unable to log in to their account. In addition, users often encounter the case of automatic account logout. Camfrog is also one of the few video calling apps that aren't completely free. You have to spend $ 6.95 for a month to use with more advanced features. In short, with the benefits of this application, Camfrog still deserves a place in your device.

4. Google Dou

Google Dou is highly appreciated by users for its convenience, ease of use and stability it brings. The login steps on this application are quite easy, you just need to verify the phone number is ready to use.

Call quality is what is rated most by users on this app. Google Dou can be used on both iOS and Android platforms very smoothly. Video quality is sharp, sound is clear and clear. Moreover, in video calls there are stickers and icons that make your calls more interesting.

However, Google Dou cannot avoid some minor bugs that cause inhibitions when using. Perhaps this application is not really well optimized on iPhone devices, so many users think that when using it, it will lead to a fairly fast battery drain. Some users also claim that they have problems logging in, specifically that they are unable to verify their phone number. Similar to Camfrog, Google Dou also sometimes self-logs the user's account. Overall, this is still a worthwhile application because of the stability and quality it offers. Although there are a few minor bugs, in general, users still rate this app quite well with 4.6 stars on the App Store.

5. Wechat

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Wechat, like Facebook and WhatApp, is a social network, however, it adds a few distinct features. Users can perform common operations such as chatting with friends, video calling, making friends, and posting status lines. However, what sets Wechat apart from other apps is that users can pay bills, transfer money, buy train tickets, movie tickets and a lot more through this app.

Wechat was originally developed in China in 2011 and gradually became popular in other countries. A special feature on Wechat is that it can help you create a group chat with up to 500 people. Moreover, the quality of the calls it gives is very high, the sound and images are very clear. The eye-catching interface is probably the same big plus point of Wechat.

However, like other applications, Wechat still has many small bugs. Perhaps the biggest problem for users in countries other than China is the difficulty with the application's complicated registration mechanism.

To register and use Wechat, you must have a friend who has been using this application for more than 1 month, scanning the QR code of your account to help you log into Wechat. In addition, some users also claim that Wechat regularly automatically logs out of your account.

Overall, this is an app with very good features, especially great quality video calls. So this application is well-deserved to be downloaded for your iPhone. However, perhaps because the login way is too complicated, Wechat is only rated 3.6 stars on AppStore.

Marvin Fry

Update 11 November 2020