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Get in touch with interesting strangers thanks to this app's randomized pairings and anonymous chats

Get in touch with interesting strangers thanks to this app's randomized pairings and anonymous chats

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Program license: Free

Developer: DEVELOPERS IQ

Version: 1.0

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(80 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

DEVELOPERS IQ

1.0

Works under:

Android

Omegle is a fascinating app that allows for two strangers to talk completely anonymously. 

The app started with text chat and still retains those capabilities. Click a few buttons, and boom: You're talking, via text, with another stranger. You can chat for as long as you want, exchange contact information, or leave the chat and begin to talk with someone new. All you have to do is press the "talk" button, and you're in. You are not required to set up an account or profile. Indeed, that would almost completely cut against the spirit of the app, which is to allow people to talk anonymously. However, you can choose to do so, and that helps to give you a more customized experience. 

A decade ago, the app unveiled a video chat system. This allows for the same exact features, just with a video and microphone. This can allow for some exceptionally random, funny, and insightful experiences. Indeed, the internet is filled with video compilations of the strange and hilarious things that people run into while using Omegle. 

While you can have an utterly random chat, Omegle will try to pair you with someone who shares your interests. You can fill out a profile in which you say what you like, and the app will try to pair you accordingly. This can be great, as it allows you to find people with whom you may share likes and dislikes.

The app's description boasts that it has users from over 100 countries. On one hand, this is fantastic, as you can truly have some random experiences. On the other, if the person you connect with doesn't speak your language, you're out of luck. Fortunately, there are filters by region and gender, and this helps to narrow down who you chat with.

It is important to note that the app is categorized as "Mature 17+" in the Google Play store. This is for reasons that are painfully obvious: When anonymous users can chat via video, things often get extremely graphic, extremely quickly, and there has been no shortage of reports of people exposing themselves or committing sexual acts on the app. 

The app has been around for years and is popular. It has been rated by nearly 17,000 people in the Google Play store, and the average rating is 4.1 out of 5 stars. While the app is free to use, there are also paid subscriptions that give you added benefits.

Pros:

  • Allows for random conversations between strangers.
  • Can have random chats via text or video.
  • Starting and stopping chats or video talks is as easy as pressing a button. 
  • Random chatting is easy, but if you fill in your profile, you can potentially chat with someone who you share interests.

Cons:

  • Can lead to exposure to unwanted sexual acts.
  • Made for quick, casual, funny, or adult chats - not serious, in-depth conversations. 
  • Must pay to unlock all features and benefits.