# Skype for iPad > Global communication app for messaging, voice, and video calls with AI integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Skype Communications S.a.r.l.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skype-for-ipad/id442012681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Skype Communications S.a.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585) - Category: Social Networking, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 4.49/5 from 17,877 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 111 MB - Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish and 29 more - Released: 2011-08-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skype-for-ipad/id442012681/reviews.md ## What is Skype for iPad? Skype keeps the world talking. Say “hello” with an instant message, voice or video call, no matter what device they use Skype on. Chat with the new Bing in Skype, and get AI-powered answers, recommendations, and inspiration. Skype is available on phones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. • Video calls – Don’t just hear the cheers, see them! Get together with 1 or 49 of your friends and family on a HD video call. Watch everyone’s smiles and cries when you tell them “We’re engaged!!!" • Chat – Reach people instantly. Send messages to your friends, grab someone’s attention with @ mentions, or create a group chat to plan a family reunion. • Bing in Skype – Chat with the new Bing in your individual and group chats to get AI-powered answers, right within the context of your conversations. Ask for recommendations to help make plans together and get inspired and have fun by asking Bing for ideas. • Share – Send photos and videos with your family and friends. Save shared photos and videos to your camera roll. Share your screen to make travel plans with friends or present designs to your team. • Voice calls – Camera shy? Make voice calls to anyone in the world on Skype. You can also call mobile and landlines at low rates. • Express yourself – Liven up conversations with emoticons, GIFs, stickers, images from your device or web. • SMS - Use Skype to send SMS messages to mobiles worldwide. Skype to Skype calls are free. Operator data charges may apply. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection. Microsoft Account required. Bing in Skype is available via the Bing preview waitlist. To learn more and sign-up visit: https://www.bing.com/new • Privacy and Cookies policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539 • Microsoft Services Agreement: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144 • EU Contract Summary: https://go.skype.com/eu.contract.summary Access Permissions: All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but certain features may not be available). • Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers so that you can easily find and connect with your contacts that already use Skype. • Microphone - The microphone is needed for people to hear you during audio or video calls or for you to record audio messages. • Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype. • Location - You can share your location with other users or use your location to help find relevant places near you. • Photo Library - Storage is needed to be able to store photos or to share your photos with others you may chat with. • Notifications - Notifications allow users to know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not actively being used. • Siri - This allows Siri to make calls in Skype. • Calendar - Access to the calendar is so that calls can be scheduled and added to the calendar. • Motion Usage - Motion usage is used so that Skype can detect when your device is rotated, so that Skype can orientate the camera correctly. ## Key features - HD video calls with up to 50 participants - Instant messaging with group chat functionality - AI-powered chat with Bing for answers and recommendations - Screen sharing for collaboration and presentations - Voice calls to mobile and landlines - Send photos, videos, and express yourself with emoticons and GIFs - SMS messaging to worldwide mobiles ## What do users think of Skype for iPad? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Reliable and high-quality video calls - 👍 Versatile for personal and professional use - 💡 Useful features like screen sharing and file transfer - 🚀 Seamless experience across devices - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional technical issues like freezing, lagging, and dropped calls - 🔒 Security and privacy concerns around contacts visibility - 👎 Confusing interface changes with recent updates - 🐛 Disappearing messages and notifications - 👎 Lack of customization options **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent app crashes - Syncing issues with contacts and chat history - Inconsistent performance across different devices and platforms - Compatibility problems with older devices **Most requested features** - Admin controls for group calls - Better integration with mobile contacts - Improved audio/video quality settings - Dark mode option - Ability to disable contact search ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skype-for-ipad/id442012681/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Yes! Skype is working on iPad 9 again! *2023-01-31, version 8.93.1* Finally! My one year old iPad has been unable to work with Skype since July but this last update fixed whatever was causing it to freeze every time I downsized the keyboard, scrolled up or down, uploaded anything, searched for an emoji, switched chats, opened the app from a notification, etc. It was so frustrating not being able to use my favorite chat app for so long! Skype has the longest text limit that I know of (a must for a writer like me), and it lets me copy and select multiple texts at once, and send reaction gifs and birthday cards to friends. I’ve really missed it. All the others I tried were not the same. Thank you, Apple and Microsoft team for finally making it possible for this long time consumer to enjoy the app again!! (For clarification, it worked fine on my phone this whole time, but I prefer using the app on my iPad at home, and I don’t have a computer. I’m happy being able to use a full sized screen keyboard again, without having to force close the app.) ### 4/5 — Amazing, but huge problem. *2022-11-05, version 8.90* I’ve been using Skype for years, and I love it. Just today I decided to call my cousins, but after about 3 seconds of being on the call, I got kicked off not only the call, but the app too. Then I went back on the app and called again but the same thing happened over and over again. Then I tried to update Skype. After the update it still did the same thing. For the 3 seconds that I was on the call for, my cousins said that they couldn’t hear me, and that I kept freezing. I re started my device and tried again. And still, it did not work. Then I tried calling with another device, and still, it did not work! This has never happened before in all the years I’ve been using this app. Thank you for reading this, and I still recommend using Skype, but is just like to get this fixed. ### 1/5 — Skype *2022-06-21, version 8.83.2* I have paid for Skype for about 20 years. It was highly functional initially. Ever since Microsoft bought it it has been slow to load the app & open up, slow to display the key pad, slow to respond to the touch, slow to dial, slow to hang up even. By slow, I mean that I often wait 15 seconds for the app to open & it regularly takes me three attempts to dial a number correctly because of the delays in key pad response. Just switching from calls to texts can take touching the button half a dozen times before it responds! I could say more but I think you get the idea. It is barely functional the last few years. Also, I have my settings so that calls will forward to my cell phone if I don’t answer on my iPad within 20 seconds & even when I’m expecting a call & I push the button on the first ring it forwards the call anyway-very frustrating. Today I was expecting a call so a I went on my computer to stop the call forwarding and received a message telling me that services were not available. The call I was expecting came & I answered it on the first ring but it forwarded anyway so I had to call the person back (I had texted to notify her that this might happen before she called me so she was prepared for it but it takes time to set that up too). I know the delays I experience are not necessary because for years Skype was not like this so it disgusts me that it is like this now! ### 3/5 — ipad pro bugs - saving pics? *2022-04-25, version 8.83* Generally Skype is okay and works for me, but I just spent an hour trying and trying and trying to save or share a pic someone sent me…. Saved them each at least three times. Can’t find them anywhere. The “share” button on individual images just doesn’t work at all. Nothing comes up when you choose it. So photos sent to me just sit there in the chat, useless. Why is such an obvious thing overlooked? When I press and hold on the image, there are no options that DO ANYTHING useful. “Save” may or may not save, but God know where to, on my ipad pro. There is no “Share” option on that menu. The rest are useless. So…. HOW???? ### 5/5 — Skype reviews about stuff *2022-04-08, version 8.82* Skype has been a very good app and is kinda like FaceTime and other apps. It has been very good lately and kinda needs more work deep down inside. I don’t like the subtitles because it always when you say a word, sometimes, it just says random words. I wish the new update can auto-translate the language. I hope it does put a setting in the subtitles settings. Also, they should get rid of everyone being the host. People can mute other people, and they can kick other people! I just don’t like the fact that it does that. Maybe the new update will not make everyone the host. Anyways that’s all for today’s meeting. Adios amigos! ### 2/5 — Counterintuitive and Clumsy *2022-02-21, version 8.80.1* The good news, I suppose, is that it works. Calls are usually clear, with little to no interference. The bad news—as with all things Microsoft—is that the company seems determined to make user interfaces as clumsy, difficult to use, and frustrating as possible. Even something that should be fairly intuitive, such as adding automatic recharges to Skype credit, includes opaque instructions, some searching and concomitant frustration. Perhaps I’m frustrated as an Apple customer because Apple software and products are so painless to use and so intuitive. I would have thought, after decades as a leading software developer, Microsoft would have finally figured out how to make things easier for its customers. ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2021-12-31, version 8.79.2* Overall, skype is an amazing app, and it is completely free. I use this for calls, stuff, and other purposes. It is really nice and simple to use, and is reliable with good internet. I also like the feature to ‘quote’ your messages, which I think is really creative. There are also some downsides, such as how anyone can search you up, and contact you. You also need to pay to call from the person’s private number, and there is something called Skype Premium, which I have never got, but have heard about. Some additional stuff are: -animated emojis (these are sooo cool, and I love them!) - different sticker things - easy to upload files for sending Some bad things are: - as I mentioned before, someone can randomly search you up, - sometimes doesn’t pick up voice and audio - lags if you don’t have the best internet Skype is also available in mobile, PC, and iPad (at least with my experience) I would suggest it, and it is a well rounded app to use! Thank you! ### 2/5 — Skype for iPad is flaky… *2021-12-19, version 8.79.2* I have been using Skype for several years- ever since it was published and long before it was acquired by Microsoft. It was my favorite tool for communicating with family and friends around the world. More recently I’ve been having all sorts of problems with Skype for iPad. The problem started a few months ago when suddenly I was unable to log into my account whenever i tried I get a window asking me to provide Microsoft permission to view my conversation and other use of Skype. I deleted the app and stopped using it after talking to Microsoft representative who told me the problem should be resolved in a couple of days. Now it seem every time I try to type something there is a pause or delay after every letter or word I type. Sometimes I start getting clicking sounds like a typewriter when I write my text with delay after each key stroke. Not sure if this is a problem with Skype or there is something going on with the iPad. I don’t have similar problems with other apps on the iPad which leads me to think that it’s a Microsoft/Skype issue. I also think Skype needs to modernize and incorporate some of the functionality available in Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Thanks ### 4/5 — Good App overall, just some suggestions. *2021-11-26, version 8.78* hi, I’ve been using this app for a very long time and I am overall impressed with what it has to offer. Although I do have some ideas. First, I would suggest there is a feature that shows someone is on their device, not on Skype but on their device. that’s optional, but feel free to add it in if you want. I would also like to say that there is a bug for one of my pals that says they are online all the time. every time I log in, it shows they are active. it makes it really hard to see when they were last online, if you could fix that it would be much appreciated. Lastly for now, I really suggest that the feature where you look up someone’s name gets removed. It happened with me and my pals where random people started texting us. In case you didn’t know, there are minors on your app. it could take the minors to adults and could lead to predatory behavior. it’s not just that as well. can you at least make it more accessible to disable? it was kinda hard for me to find how to turn it off. I will edit if I find anything else. ### 1/5 — Not very good because of cyber bullying *2021-10-20, version 8.75* This app has a cyber bully named of Joey he called me names sending me rude and hateful messages. and be very careful with who u guys talk to there’s a lot of cyber bully’s on this app. He said I was rude I’m not rude I’m actually a nice guy. He made me tear up I reported and blocked him. Now this guys dad got on the call and said I was a stupid B I’m not stupid I’m Acing school. His dad is a cyber bully too I’m not talking to this person anymore . His dad is mean and he said I was old and dumb I’m not I’m young and smart maybe he is I did nothing to deserve this hate on this app this Joey guy and his dad need to leave me alone there mean and cyberbullys Joey called me a fata** when I was eating pizza on February 10,2021 I’m not that I’m really skinny and healthy that reallly hurt my feelings when he said that to me. Ps. If u get a message from a guy named Joey don’t respond just block him because Joey is a rude bully. ## Frequently asked questions about Skype for iPad ### What can I do with this app? This app allows you to connect with others through instant messaging, voice calls, and high-definition video calls. You can also chat with AI-powered assistance from Bing, share your screen, send photos and videos, and make affordable calls to mobile and landlines. ### Is this app free to use? Skype to Skype calls and messaging are free. While the app itself is free, operator data charges may apply for calls, and it's recommended to use an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection. Calls to mobile and landlines are available at low rates. ### What devices is this app compatible with? This application is available on phones, tablets, PCs, and Macs, ensuring you can stay connected across multiple platforms. ### How does the AI integration work? You can chat with the new Bing directly within your individual and group conversations. Bing provides AI-powered answers, recommendations, and inspiration, helping you make plans or get ideas without leaving the app. ### Can I make international calls? Yes, you can make voice calls to anyone in the world using this app. Additionally, you can call mobile and landlines at low rates, making it a convenient option for international communication. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 8.95.1 — 2023-03-22 We're listening to your feedback and working hard to improve Skype. Here's what's new: - Customize your theme and choose from different colors - Translation & Language auto-detection if a participant speaks different languages - Truvoice AI to use your own voice during a translated call in Skype - Easily add contacts using a unique QR code - Bug fixes and stability improvements Visit https://go.skype.com/whatsnew for more details. ### 8.95 — 2023-03-16 We're listening to your feedback and working hard to improve Skype. Here's what's new: - Customize your theme and choose from different colors - Translation & Language auto-detection if a participant speaks different languages - Truvoice AI to use your own voice during a translated call in Skype - Easily add contacts using a unique QR code - Bug fixes and stability improvements Visit https://go.skype.com/whatsnew for more details. ## Apps similar to Skype for iPad | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Google Meet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-meet/id1096918571) | 4.8 (2,332,269) | Free | Social Networking | | [Messenger Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-kids/id1285713171) | 4.3 (113,322) | Free | Social Networking | | [Jitsi Meet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jitsi-meet/id1165103905) | 3.5 (487) | Free | Social Networking | | [Messenger Web](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-web/id1557469430) | 2.8 (674) | Free | Social Networking | | [Rakuten Viber Messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakuten-viber-messenger/id382617920) | 4.6 (831,567) | Free | Social Networking | | [MyPad for Facebook & Instagram](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypad-for-facebook-and-instagram/id412133981) | 3.0 (491) | Free | Social Networking | ## More apps by Skype Communications S.a.r.l - [Skype](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skype/id304878510) - [GroupMe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupme/id392796698) All apps by Skype Communications S.a.r.l: https://appshunter.io/developer/304219585 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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