FaceTime vs imo
FaceTime
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| Figure | FaceTime | imo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · VoIP calling apps | 8.3 (#5) | 8.3 (#6) |
| Group calls | Group FaceTime supports calls with up to 32 people at once. | Group video calls support up to 20 participants and have no fixed time limit. |
| Supported platforms | iOS,macOS,web,Windows,Android | imo lists Android, iOS, Windows and Mac downloads, and its FAQ also describes using imo Web in a browser. |
| Support | Apple’s FaceTime support page links to instructions for using FaceTime on Mac and for screening unknown callers on iPhone. | The download FAQ directs users who need help to [email protected]. |
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FaceTime
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imo
imo is a communication app for internet calls and messaging, available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. It offers HD audio and video calls, including international calls, and group video calls for up to 20 participants with no fixed time limit. Chats support real-time messages, photos, videos, voice recordings, and group conversations; its Big Group feature supports up to 5,000 members. Stories hold photos, videos, and text updates for 24 hours. Listed privacy features include end-to-end encryption, Time Machine, and disappearing messages, while account controls include two-step verification and spam blocking. Encryption coverage is mixed. Instant message translation is available, and the privacy policy says Google Translate may provide it. That policy also says imo collects usage data, including communication partners, times, and message content. On iOS, imo integrates with Siri and can access iCloud Drive for file sharing. The app is free, though mobile carrier data charges may apply to internet calls.