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Add to SafariWhen comparing Instagram Direct vs Skype Qik, the Slant community recommends Skype Qik for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” Skype Qik is ranked 46th while Instagram Direct is ranked 47th. The most important reason people chose Skype Qik is:
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.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Video & photo messages
Photos have to be cropped to be square.
Pro Filters
That can be applied to photos and videos.
Pro Group messages
With up to 15 people.
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 Walled garden
Can't communicate with people outside of Instagram.
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
