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Skype Qik vs InTouch Messenger

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When comparing Skype Qik vs InTouch Messenger, the Slant community recommends InTouch Messenger for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” InTouch Messenger is ranked 35th while Skype Qik is ranked 46th. The most important reason people chose InTouch Messenger is:

Allows sharing any kind of file over the Internet.

Specs

Audio recordingno

End-to-end encryptionno

File Size9.3M

Groupsyes

In-App PurchasesNone

Locationsharingno

Mediavideo

Messaging systemsData

PlatformsAndroid / iOS / WP

PublisherSkype

Required Android Version4.1 and up

Server stored messagesTemporary

Video recordingyes

Videoconferencingno

VoIPno

Audio recordingno

End-to-end encryptionno

File Size6.6M

Groupsyes

In-App PurchasesNone

Locationsharingyes

Mediaimages

Messaging systemsData

PlatformsAndroid / iOS / WP

PublisherAlpha Touch

Required Android Version4.0 and up

Server stored messagesPermanent

Video recordingno

Videoconferencingyes

VoIPyes

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Pros

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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
Filesharing support

Allows sharing any kind of file over the Internet.

Pro
Multiple real-time locationsharing features

The app allow shaking the phone to discover nearby people interested in starting a conversation. The app also allows constantly sharing your location with contacts for a set amount of time.