When comparing Skype Qik vs Bolt, the Slant community recommends Bolt for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” Bolt is ranked 41st while Skype Qik is ranked 46th. The most important reason people chose Bolt is:
Tap a contact to take a picture, tap and hold a contact to record video. Tapping the screen will allow you to add text to photos and videos just taken.
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 One tap photo and video sharing
Tap a contact to take a picture, tap and hold a contact to record video. Tapping the screen will allow you to add text to photos and videos just taken.
Pro One-to-one conversations increase chance of feedback
Limiting conversations to only two parties increases the likelihood of getting a response.
Cons
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
Con Only available in select countries
Bolt is limited to New Zealand, Singapore, and South Africa.
Con No groups
Bolt only allows one-to-one communications.