There are now hundreds of apps that allow you to message and video call your contacts (friends, relatives, colleagues) for free. Video calling is a great way to stay connected when you can't be together in person.
This guide gives a brief overview of some of the top video calling apps specifically for Android phones. Many of these apps will also be available for iPhone users via the Apple store. Remember that in most cases the person that you are connecting with will need to have the same App downloaded onto their phone and be connected to you for you to be able to call them.
If your phone is made by Google, Honor, Huawei, LG, Samsung or Sony, it is an Android phone. Several other companies make Android phones too.
Facebook Messenger is a must-have if you love Facebook and want to get the most out of your Facebook account on your phone, although you don’t need a Facebook account to use it. The Facebook Messenger app allows you to make high quality HD audio calls, as well as video calls, all for free as long as you use wifi. Facebook Messenger also gives you access to the full range of functions for your Facebook account, including the ability to read your messages, send stickers and voicemail messages, start group chats and even send money.
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WhatsApp is one of the most popular group messaging apps, it allows you to easily organise and send messages, as well as share videos and pictures. Now it also offers the facility to make video calls. Unlike some other video calling apps, it doesn’t matter what type of device a contact has. As long as they have WhatsApp installed, you can make a video call to them. All you have to do is go to the call tab and then tap on the call button to start a call. Download WhatsApp.
Microsoft Teams
Teams lets you make video calls, chat and collaborate with people both within your organisation, but also anyone with the Teams app, it replaced Skype, which was a formerly popular video calling app. It is free to download.
Zoom
Zoom is a popular video conferencing programme that has become a major rival to Skype. In 2020 it's popularity has grown during the Covid-19 outbreak. Zoom includes all the video calling features of many of the other apps, but also includes features aimed at businesses, which come at a cost. Zoom is free for personal use but there may be time limits for group meetings.
Download Zoom from Google Play
Last updated February 2026