When comparing Skype Qik vs Material Messaging, the Slant community recommends Material Messaging for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” Material Messaging is ranked 45th while Skype Qik is ranked 46th. The most important reason people chose Material Messaging is:
The app is designed from the ground up with support for 2 SIM cards in mind.
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 Dual SIM support
The app is designed from the ground up with support for 2 SIM cards in mind.
Pro Message scheduling
Allows the scheduling of messages in advance.
Pro Pushbullet integration
Pro Per-contact customization
Pro Very few bugs, good dev support
Pro Fast load times and transitions
Pro Great-looking material design
The app follows Material Design guidelines very closely.
Cons
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
Con Settings menu is barebones
In addition to visual customization the app allows turning sounds, notifications and vibrations on an off. That's about it.