When comparing Vine Messages vs Skype Qik, the Slant community recommends Vine Messages for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” Vine Messages is ranked 38th while Skype Qik is ranked 46th. The most important reason people chose Vine Messages is:
You can send messages to people outside of Vine.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Can communicate outside of Vine
You can send messages to people outside of Vine.
Pro Video tools
Vine can capture a video for you and has a grid to help line up shots.
Pro Video messages
Videos can be up to six seconds long.
Pro Video shooting is easy
A swipe down from the main screen of Qik and a tap on the record button will start recording a video that can be up to 42-seconds long. Once recorded the video can be sent to anyone in the address book.
Pro Allows canned video responses
Up to 12 five-second videos can be recorded and used as a quick way to respond.
Cons
Con Can't share images or videos from camera roll
Con No group messaging
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
