Do you want to go back to the 80’s where you used to share messages with your friends using walkie talkie? Walkie talkie used to be a cool way to communicate, which is now replaced by mobile phones. However, there are still some very good apps that you can install in your Android or iOS phone to go back to the old school. Apart from sharing small messages, Walkie talkies are used for other purposes too. It can be used in construction sites, emergency situations where sending short and quick messages are helpful. So let’s find out about 5 best Walkie Talkie apps for Android and iOS.
Top best walkie talkie apps for Android and iOS
Zello
Zello is currently one of the best Walkie Talkie communication apps available for Android and iOS. It’s known best for its usability and unique features. Let’s discuss the upside and downside of this app.
Advantages:
- Importing the contacts is very easy
- One click option to talk to someone
- Option to create groups
- Allows you to join specialized groups where you can chat on specific topics
- Gives you the option to play your voice messages whenever convenient
- Allows you to send pictures, text messages, and alerts
- Allows you to set the customized volume level for different users, especially useful when you are communicating in a group
Disadvantage:
- It has some issues while working on an open WiFi network and doesn’t function on a mobile VPN
ProPTT2
ProPTT2 is the best Walkie Talkie app if you are looking for an app that can transmit video as easily as audio. It has both push-to-audio and push-to-video features making it very user friendly.
Advantages:
- Chat and search for groups that interests you
- Has a more technical eye-catching look compared to other apps
- Supports various PTT apps including Apple Watch
- Allows you to access different chat features, for example, the real-time location sharing
Disadvantages:
- You can use only one channel for free
- It has only a 30 day trial period for free and asks you to pay if you wish to continue
Voxer
If you are a fan of the traditional way of messaging, then this is the Walkie Talkie communication app for you.
Advantages:
- Traditional instant messaging feature
- End-to-end encryption facility
- Allows you to create groups to chat
Disadvantages:
- No broadcast to channels option available, unlike other apps of its kind
- Not bug-free
- Only the basic access is free, and in order to use the best features like hands-free, you will have to purchase the Pro account
VoicePing
This is a very simple app that has been mostly designed for business users and can be used by any Android or iOS user.
Advantages:
- Traditional message interface
- Allows you to play voice messages even when your phone is locked
- Gives you the option to chat one-on-one or in a group
- You can use the advantages feature to notify specific contacts
- You can use PTT buttons to play using headsets
Disadvantages:
- Only the basic app features are free, to use to advanced features you have to pay
BreakR
BreakR is the Walkie Talkie Communication app that primarily focuses only on the talking feature. So, if you are looking for that app that allows you to only talk and listen, then this is the right app for you.
Advantages:
- Very easy to use, just press the button down, hold it to talk and release it to send your message
- Allows you to type your message that will be read to the recipient using the text-to-speech feature
- Allows you to chat anonymously
- It has a 24-hour chat history, which means that you will not miss out on any message
Disadvantages:
- Text chat option not available
- Available only for iOS
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