ooVoo Video Call, Text and Voice

Pros

• Lightweight app
• Free texts and video calls
• Easy to send and receive files

Cons

• Traditional calls are expensive
• Lag when multiple parties are connected

ooVoo is a comprehensive messaging app that allows you to send texts, share files, and video chat with up to 12 separate users at a time.

One of the most aggravating aspects of connecting with friends and coworkers is trying to get every party to use the same chat program. Some would prefer to send text messages while others want to video chat or talk on the phone. With ooVoo, you can use a single app to send text messages, upload files, video chat, and set up conference calls. This robust messaging app is perfect for family members who live on opposite sides of the world as well as remote employees who need to keep in touch with one another.

When it comes to comprehensive messaging apps, it will be tough to find a program that can keep up with ooVoo. In addition to being packed with features, this app is also extremely easy to use. When you first download ooVoo, you will need to create an account or connect it to a Google account. You will also need to input your banking information if you would like to directly call other users in the app. While some of the features that this app offers must be paid for, you can send and receive text messages absolutely free.

Those who have older hardware will be glad to hear that ooVoo is also very lightweight. Even when you are actively making calls and chatting with other users, it shouldn't slow down your computer or phone. Those who need to connect to different devices will be glad to hear that this app works on multiple platforms as well. The design team has released official apps for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, the iPhone, and Android phones. You can also install it on Linux devices, but some of the features might have problems.

For conference calls, you must make sure that every user has a strong internet connection or the app could stutter. Calling four or five parties usually isn’t a problem, but connecting with 10 or more people might cause some issues. Users also need to make sure that they have the correct settings in their app or the video chat feature won't work.

The biggest drawback of this app is the cost of the traditional calls, but it is a great option for text messages and video chats. ooVoo only takes a few minutes to download, and the interface is ergonomic and intuitive. Once you have mastered all of the features, this could end up being one of your favorite messaging apps.

Pros

• Lightweight app
• Free texts and video calls
• Easy to send and receive files

Cons

• Traditional calls are expensive
• Lag when multiple parties are connected