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A VoIP platform for voice and video chat among friends with a myriad of other features

A VoIP platform for voice and video chat among friends with a myriad of other features

Vote: (19 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Hammer & Chisel Inc.

Version: 8.5.5

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(19 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Hammer & Chisel Inc.

8.5.5

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • A simple solution for text, voice, and video chatting with friends
  • App is well-designed and packed with many features
  • Voice activity and push-to-talk audio options

Cons

  • Audio quality suffers with a slow data connection
  • Random glitches make the app annoying to use

Discord for Android is a VoIP platform geared toward video game players. The Android version of the program retains much of the desktop version's features. Currently, 250+ million people use Discord across its supported platforms. It's the number one solution for gamers looking to connect with each other through text, voice, and video. Plenty of other users flock to the platform for communication, not just gamers.

After installing Discord Chat For Gamers, Android users must create an account. They're then given access to the full platform. They can create their own channels or join the channels of their friends in seconds. In a given channel, users can post messages and chat with other community members through various means. Discord provides a lot of flexibility in customizing each channel and community.

Discord supports everything from live streaming to custom emojis and more. Dozens of users can join a voice channel at once and communicate with each other. Otherwise, a couple of users can enter into a private voice or video chat, too. Not all platforms provide such flexibility, and it's no surprise Discord is the king here. The Android app only suffers from minor issues, including audio bugs and poor voice quality.

In the end, Discord for Android remains the best VoIP solution for mobile users. Millions of Android users take advantage of the app each and every day. It's almost fully featured like the desktop program with minor tweaks for a mobile platform. Then again, the mobile nature of the app means it may feel somewhat limited in comparison to the traditional desktop experience.

Pros

  • A simple solution for text, voice, and video chatting with friends
  • App is well-designed and packed with many features
  • Voice activity and push-to-talk audio options

Cons

  • Audio quality suffers with a slow data connection
  • Random glitches make the app annoying to use