imo video calls and chat pro

Review by eFreeware

If most of your family and friends are spread across Android and iPhone, keeping everyone in one conversation can be awkward, and imo video calls and chat pro is built for exactly that situation. Baby Penguin's app handles messages, voice calls and video calls between the two platforms, so nobody has to sit out because of the phone in their pocket. The pitch is simple: stay in touch with the people you care about without paying for SMS or traditional call minutes.

The app has been on Google Play since September 2023 and was last updated in September 2024, and it has passed 10,000 installs. Its average rating sits at 2.4 from 96 ratings, with 57 written reviews, which is a modest reception for a paid social app. That context is worth keeping in mind as you weigh whether the features on offer match what you need.

Calls and messages that cross the platform divide

The headline feature is cross-platform communication. The developer describes voice and video calls that work between Android and iPhone, so a call from your phone to a friend's iPhone lands the same way as one to another Android device. Messages, voice calls and video calls are all described as free and unlimited, which is the core of the value proposition here.

Calls are said to run over 2G, 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi, which matters if you or the people you call are often on slower mobile connections rather than a fast network. The developer notes that data charges may apply, so the calls are not literally cost-free if you are on a metered plan. Group video calls are also part of the package, which makes the app useful for catching up with several people at once rather than only one-to-one conversations.

What appeals to me about this setup is the flexibility. You are not locked into calling only people on the same platform, and the app is pitched as a way to sidestep SMS and phone call charges. For households where one person has an iPhone and another has an Android phone, that removes a common source of friction.

Photos, videos and a large sticker library

Beyond calls, the app covers the everyday messaging basics. The developer lists fast photo and video sharing, so you can send pictures and clips to the people you are chatting with without leaving the conversation. There are also hundreds of free stickers, which gives the messaging side a lighter, more playful tone than plain text alone.

The combination of group video calls, media sharing and stickers suggests an app meant for ongoing family and friend groups rather than one-off calls. If your usual way of staying in touch involves sending photos of the kids or a quick video from a day out, those features fit that pattern. The sticker library is the kind of thing that either appeals to you or does not.

The recent update fixed a Bluetooth crash, which points to the developer still addressing issues in the app rather than leaving it untouched. That is a small but useful signal for anyone considering a paid download.

What the app asks of you

This is a paid app at $4.99, so there is an upfront cost before you can use any of it. On top of that, the app contains ads and offers in-app purchases. The developer's own note that data charges may apply is the other cost to plan for, since calls and messages use your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.

The app carries an Everyone content rating. It is available on Android, which is consistent with its cross-platform focus. If you are comparing it with free messaging alternatives, the $4.99 price plus ads and in-app purchases is the main trade-off to weigh against the cross-platform calling and group video features.

A reasonable fit for cross-platform family chat

I would suggest this app to people who regularly call family or friends on the other mobile platform and want group video calls, photo sharing and stickers in one place. The free and unlimited messaging and calling, combined with support for slower networks, makes it practical for everyday check-ins rather than only occasional long calls. The developer's aim of helping you avoid SMS and call charges is clear, though data charges can still apply.

The $4.99 price, the presence of ads and the availability of in-app purchases are the main things to accept before installing, and the 2.4 average rating from 96 ratings suggests the app has not won over everyone who tried it.

What's new in version 9.8.000000011438

Bluetooth crash fix