Skype v WhatsApp

Tillyjcm · 23 Feb 19, 09:33 AM

Hi, has anyone used Skype instead of WhatsApp to keep in contact in parks etc? In the past we’ve used WhatsApp and got on ok with it but this year Ds is staying at home and he uses Skype so I thought it might be easier just to use that. I haven’t seen anyone mention Skype on here though, just WhatsApp so I wondered if it wasn’t as good.

chrisxal · 23 Feb 19, 09:53 AM

Yes we use Skype when in the villa to talk to the grand daughters back home, works just fine.

Burgmeister · 23 Feb 19, 09:53 AM

Generally use Viber

Peko · 23 Feb 19, 10:13 AM

There is a general convergence of these types of apps, as each new one gains popularity, the previous ones emulate their features.

If you’re just using them for messaging and audio/video calls, there isn’t a lot of difference. I slightly prefer the usability of WhatsApp, but use both apps interchangeably, depending on who I’m communicating with and the quality of the connection. It’s only when you get deeper into the features that one scores over the other, which probably won’t matter to you from the sound of things.

Tillyjcm · 23 Feb 19, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Peko

There is a general convergence of these types of apps, as each new one gains popularity, the previous ones emulate their features.

If you’re just using them for messaging and audio/video calls, there isn’t a lot of difference. I slightly prefer the usability of WhatsApp, but use both apps interchangeably, depending on who I’m communicating with and the quality of the connection. It’s only when you get deeper into the features that one scores over the other, which probably won’t matter to you from the sound of things.

Thanks for info x

Tillyjcm · 23 Feb 19, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by chrisxal

Yes we use Skype when in the villa to talk to the grand daughters back home, works just fine.

Thank you that’s great x

Tillyjcm · 23 Feb 19, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Burgmeister

Generally use Viber

Thanks, haven’t heard of this x

malt1977 · 23 Feb 19, 11:36 AM

They all do the same thing, I’d just go with the more popular one. Personally I use WhatsApp, but for work we use Skype, quality and clarity are on par with each other.

Tillyjcm · 23 Feb 19, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by malt1977

They all do the same thing, I’d just go with the more popular one. Personally I use WhatsApp, but for work we use Skype, quality and clarity are on par with each other.

Thanks x

23 Feb 19, 10:13 AM	#4
	23 Feb 19, 10:13 AM Peko Imagineer
Peko Imagineer Join Date: Sep 16	There is a general convergence of these types of apps, as each new one gains popularity, the previous ones emulate their features. If you’re just using them for messaging and audio/video calls, there isn’t a lot of difference. I slightly prefer the usability of WhatsApp, but use both apps interchangeably, depending on who I’m communicating with and the quality of the connection. It’s only when you get deeper into the features that one scores over the other, which probably won’t matter to you from the sound of things.