When comparing Skype Qik vs GroupMe, the Slant community recommends GroupMe for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” GroupMe is ranked 23rd while Skype Qik is ranked 46th. The most important reason people chose GroupMe is:
GroupMe has a built in function to read receipts.
Specs
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Pros
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.
Pro Reads receipts
GroupMe has a built in function to read receipts.
Pro Great web client
GroupMe has an excellent web client that can be used to send and receive messages and manage groups from the desktop.
Pro IFTTT Integration
Allows sending messages from web services via IFTTT.
Pro Integrated calendar
It's possible to add location and time with reminders directly in the GroupMe app.
Pro Makes it easy to silence 1 or all groups
GroupMe has settings that allow muting a single group or turn off all GroupMe notifications from within the app.
Pro Does not require everyone in the group to have a smartphone
GroupMe can set up a custom phone number which allows people without the App to send and receive messages. This makes it easy to add anyone to messaging.
Cons
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
Con Drains battery fast
GroupMe, in order to have a constant connection which allows for notifications drains the battery of a device quickly, which is not ideal for a messaging app that one needs on time notifications from.