When comparing Beejive vs Skype Qik, the Slant community recommends Beejive for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for iOS?” Beejive is ranked 23rd while Skype Qik is ranked 34th. The most important reason people chose Beejive is:
Beejive will also automatically reconnects after being out of network coverage and sends you any messages you received while offline.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Automatically reconnects
Beejive will also automatically reconnects after being out of network coverage and sends you any messages you received while offline.
Pro High level of customizability for power users
Nearly all of the core features and visual elements can be tweaked.
Pro Share Files
Send and receive files, including pictures and voice notes.
Pro Customizable chat skins & emoticon support
Pro Information stored locally
All account information (usernames & passwords) are stored locally on your Android smartphone and not kept on our servers.
Pro Email your chats
Pro Full Unicode support
Chat in any language supported by your iPhone
Pro Chat Protocol Support
- IM®/MobileMe®
- MSN®/Windows Live®
- Yahoo!®
- GoogleTalk®
- MySpace
- Jabber
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 Does not support Skype
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
