# Skype — Talk. Chat. Collaborate. > Communication and collaboration platform transitioning to Microsoft Teams. (iPhone/iPad app by Skype Communications S.a.r.l.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skype/id304878510 (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 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.73/5 from 279,710 App Store ratings · 599 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 181 MB - Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish and 29 more - Released: 2009-03-31 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skype/id304878510/reviews.md ## What is Skype? Skype is retiring in May 2025. Log in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, and your chats and contacts will be ready for you. Enjoy the features you love about Skype and more including free calling, meetings, messaging, calendar, communities, and more - all on Teams. Thank you for being a part of the Skype community. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead with Microsoft Teams and look forward to continuing to support your everyday connections in new and improved ways. With gratitude, The Skype team • 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 • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814 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 - Free calling - Meetings - Messaging - Calendar integration - Contact syncing - Location sharing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | United States | $3.49 | per month | | World | $15.49 | per month | | India | $8.99 | per month | | China | $3.49 | per month | | Iran | $7.99 | per month | | 1-Month US Unlimited mins | $3.49 | per month | | United States Skype number | $7.99 | per month | | World Extended | $19.99 | per month | | China | $4.99 | per month | | North America | $7.99 | per month | | Colombia | $4.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Skype Credit | $4.99 | one-time | | Skype Credit | $9.99 | one-time | | Skype Credit | $24.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Skype? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Great service and support - 🚀 Seamless international calls - 👍 Reliable and durable - 👍 Useful for staying connected - 👍 Affordable international calls - 👍 Caller ID and call history - 👍 Versatile for personal and business use **Cons** - 🐛 Unreliable translator - 🐛 Disconnects and stops working suddenly - 🐛 Confusing and cluttered interface - 🐛 Inability to see online contacts - 🐛 Notifications not working properly - 🐛 Calls drop when screen is locked - 🐛 Difficulty adding and editing contact numbers **Commonly reported bugs** - Incoming calls not generating notifications - Repeated prompts to update the app - Inability to resume calls on hold - Inconsistent call quality and connectivity **Most requested features** - Ability to see online/offline contacts - Improved translation functionality - Option to disable unnecessary features - Easier contact management - Ability to keep calls active when screen is locked ## Recent user reviews (10 of 599) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skype/id304878510/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Farewell, old friend ❤️ *2025-05-01, version 8.138.2* 亲爱的Skype， 谢谢你这六年来的陪伴。从最初的远距离相识，到如今我们即将步入婚姻的殿堂，你一直静静地见证着我们的点点滴滴。每一次通话、每一段留言，都是我们感情的印记。是你让我们跨越了时差与距离，让思念有了出口，也让爱有了延续的方式。 现在你要下线了，我们也走到了人生的新阶段。虽然不舍，但更多的是感谢。感谢你，也感谢微软团队❤️ 再见，老朋友。 Dear Skype, Thank you for being with us over the past six years. From the very beginning of our long-distance relationship to now, as we prepare to step into marriage, you’ve quietly witnessed every little moment between us. Every call, every message—weaved into the story of our love. You helped us bridge the gap of time zones and distance, gave our longing a voice, and made it possible for our love to grow stronger. Now that you’re about to go offline, we’re also entering a new chapter in life. Though it’s bittersweet, above all, we feel grateful. Thanks for being there with us.❤️ LxE ### 5/5 — Nostalgic *2025-05-01, version 8.138.2* Gonna miss my childhood! Thank you Skype for all the memories! ❤️ 😢 ### 4/5 — The end of a legend *2025-05-01, version 8.138.2* I have loved Skype for so long as it has a few bugs but always call my cousins on it and have a good time and it’s so sad to see that this app has to come to an end. Microsoft I beg you to keep Skype and teams please Skype is a legend and will always be one ### 4/5 — Good *2025-05-01, version 8.138.2* Good ### 5/5 — The best app in this world *2025-04-30, version 8.138.2* Only the sounds of this app makes me cry, the amount of nostalgia it brings to me is crazy, I’m still not getting over the fact that this legend is retiring, I hope that this is just a goodbye. Thank you Skype for being here for all these years ### 5/5 — I use it to communicate with my family in the philippines *2025-04-30, version 8.138.2* it was long time ago when had typhoon surge in our province in the philippines .everything went block out, no internet.. and then i remember that i could use skype to call them. so i bought $10 worth of load from skype so i can call them and eased my worrying.. it tooks long time before i could reach them because no power to charge their Cellphones. But after 1 week of trying finally i could talk to them.. and thank God my family were safe… And thanking to skype. For 10$ i could tak to them for 2 hrs. instead of using of others that they billed you too much… ### 4/5 — A bit confusing until you get used to it. *2025-04-30, version 8.138.2* I use the app to speak to my mother in a care facility across the country. She can’t use it on her end, requiring help for getting set up. From my side it’s a decent app. My only big complaint/confusion is the design of the Skype call notification box that pops up. While I’m used to it now having a check mark as the button to push to activate the call and an x next to it to exit the call caused problems. I understand the theory behind it but to some generations x-“marks the spot” makes us think (initially) that that’s the button to answer. Wouldn’t it be simpler to just add “answer” and “hang up” under each button? I have a minor annoyance with always having to activate my camera in the program when I’m called. Again, it’s pictorial, and takes getting used to. But all things considered it does a good job. It could use clearer documentation and buttons is all. ### 5/5 — Skype *2025-04-30, version 8.138.2* I have used Skype since 3rd grade now I am in 10th best app for tutoring so sad to hear it go I use to talk to my friends on it for gaming such a good app sadly it’s gone I never thought this would happen and I took it for granted so sad to see it go. It’s like I’m losing memories and a friend. Super sad and I hope teams will give the same vibe but it will never be Skype ### 5/5 — Farewell skype *2025-04-30, version 8.138.2* You will be missed ### 5/5 — Skype is wonderful *2025-04-30, version 8.138.2* I use Skype to talk with my friends in Asia. Skype translates live conversations well. Teams not so much. Teams is so bad with the auto-translate that we can't have a decent conversation. ## Frequently asked questions about Skype ### What is happening to Skype? Skype is retiring in May 2025. Users are encouraged to log in to Microsoft Teams Free using their Skype account. Your existing chats and contacts will be available on Teams, which offers similar and enhanced features. ### What features will be available on Microsoft Teams after switching from Skype? Microsoft Teams Free offers features you loved on Skype, including free calling, meetings, and messaging. It also provides additional functionalities like calendar integration, communities, and more, all within the Teams platform. ### Is there a cost to use Microsoft Teams after Skype retires? The description mentions logging into 'Microsoft Teams Free'. This suggests that the core functionalities will be available at no cost. Specific details about premium features or advanced plans are not provided in the current description. ### What permissions does the app require? The app requests optional permissions such as access to Contacts for finding friends, Microphone and Camera for calls, Location for sharing or finding places, Photo Library for storing and sharing photos, Notifications for alerts, Siri for making calls, Calendar for scheduling, and Motion Usage for camera orientation. ### How can I find my contacts on the new platform? The app can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers. This allows you to easily find and connect with your contacts who are already using Skype or will be transitioning to Microsoft Teams. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.150 — 2025-05-05 Skype is retiring in May 2025. Log in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, and your chats and contacts will be ready for you. Enjoy the features you love about Skype and more including free calling, meetings, messaging, calendar, communities, and more - all on Teams. Thank you for being a part of the Skype community. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead with Microsoft Teams and look forward to continuing to support your everyday connections in new and improved ways. With gratitude, The Skype team ### 8.138.2 — 2025-04-03 Skype is retiring in May 2025. Log in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, and your chats and contacts will be ready for you. Enjoy the features you love about Skype and more including free calling, meetings, messaging, calendar, communities, and more - all on Teams. Thank you for being a part of the Skype community. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead with Microsoft Teams and look forward to continuing to support your everyday connections in new and improved ways. With gratitude, The Skype team ### 8.138.1 — 2025-03-19 Skype is retiring in May 2025. Log in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, and your chats and contacts will be ready for you. Enjoy the features you love about Skype and more including free calling, meetings, messaging, calendar, communities, and more - all on Teams. Thank you for being a part of the Skype community. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead with Microsoft Teams and look forward to continuing to support your everyday connections in new and improved ways. With gratitude, The Skype team ### 8.138 — 2025-03-10 We're listening to your feedback and working hard to improve Skype. Here's what's new: - Sign in faster: Already signed into another Microsoft app? No need to re-enter your password in Skype. - Bug fixes and stability improvements. Visit https://go.skype.com/whatsnew for more details. ### 8.137 — 2025-03-03 We're listening to your feedback and working hard to improve Skype. Here's what's new: - Sign in faster: Already signed into another Microsoft app? No need to re-enter your password in Skype. - Bug fixes and stability improvements. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*