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Best Family Video Chat Apps

142+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the family video chat category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 142+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Family Video Chat

Kinzoo: Fun All-Ages Messenger#1

Kinzoo: Fun All-Ages Messenger by Kinzoo Technologies Inc.

Chats, Video Calls & Games
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😊(7.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This COPPA-certified messenger platform offers a safe and interactive way for families to connect. Enjoy mini-games, creative filters, and engaging activities in a private, ad-free environment. Communicate through text, video calls, and more, with parental controls for all contacts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Safe and secure app for kids
  • 🚀 Easy to use and connect with family/friends
  • 💡 Fun features like games, filters, and stickers
  • 🔒 No ads or access to strangers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and glitchy video calls
  • 💰 Paid features like filters and games
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to other messaging apps
Marco Polo - Video Messenger#2

Marco Polo - Video Messenger by Joya Communications, Inc.

Helping you feel close
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😐(2.2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#15in Social Networking
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Connect face-to-face with loved ones through private, ad-free video messages. This app allows for asynchronous conversations, letting you send and receive video messages on your own schedule, fostering deeper connections without social media pressures.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for long-distance communication
  • 🚀 Convenient video messaging
  • 💡 Allows asynchronous communication
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Video and audio quality issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
JusTalk Kids - Safe Messenger#3

JusTalk Kids - Safe Messenger by Jus

Video Chat, Voice Calls & Text
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.5😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a secure platform for children to connect with family and friends through voice and video calls, and instant messaging. It includes creative tools and educational content, with robust parental controls for a safe online experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Safe for kids
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Allows communication without phone numbers
  • 🎨 Customizable profiles and themes

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Strict parental controls can be frustrating
  • 💰 Many premium features
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

More Family Video Chat apps to explore

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Together: Family Video Calling
Together: Family Video Calling
Together: Family Video Calling
Call, Play Games, Read Stories
Free

Connect with family through interactive video calls. Read stories, play games, and draw together in real-time. Designed for safe and meaningful connections between generations.

Interactive video callingRead stories togetherPlay built-in games
📚 Education
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
5
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
Simple. Reliable. Private.
Free

Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.

End-to-end encrypted messagingHigh-quality voice and video callsGroup chats and calls
🌐 Social Networking
(18M)
free with in-app purchases
6
JusTalk - Video Chat & Calls
JusTalk - Video Chat & Calls
JusTalk - Video Chat & Calls
Face Time, Hangouts, Messenger
Free

Connect with loved ones through high-quality voice and video calls, instant messaging, and interactive features. Share moments, play games, and doodle together in real-time. Offers a secure and convenient communication platform for individuals and families.

High-quality voice and video callsWalkie Talkie (Push-to-Talk)Real-time interactive games
🌐 Social Networking
(73K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Jitsi Meet
Jitsi Meet
Jitsi Meet
Video meetings for everyone
Free

Host unlimited video conferences with anyone, anywhere. No account or downloads are needed for participants to join. Secure your meetings with password protection and enjoy high-quality audio and video.

Unlimited usersNo account requiredLock-protected rooms
🌐 Social Networking
(489)
free
8
imo video calls and chat HD
imo video calls and chat HD
imo video calls and chat HD
Text and Video Chat
$6.99

Connect with loved ones through free, encrypted text and video calls. Enjoy group chats, share photos and videos, and express yourself with free stickers. Stay in touch globally without SMS or phone call charges.

Encrypted HD video and voice callsGroup video and voice calls (up to 6)Unlimited free encrypted messages
🌐 Social Networking
(75K)
freemium
9
Fambase: Live & Group Chat
Fambase: Live & Group Chat
Fambase: Live & Group Chat
Private community messenger
Free

Connect with groups through private chat, live conversations, and community coordination. Easily share updates, organize activities, and bring people into real-time discussions. Offers flexible group management and secure, temporary messaging.

Group chat and private messagingLive and Multicast conversationsCustomizable group management roles
🔧 Utilities
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Fennec Messenger - Family Chat
Fennec Messenger - Family Chat
Fennec Messenger - Family Chat
Connecting parents and kids
Free

This app provides a secure instant messaging platform for families to connect. It offers features like video calls, photo sharing, and voice messages, with enhanced safety controls for children and location tracking.

Group chatFree video callsVoice messages
🌐 Social Networking
(120)
free
11
SodaSpeak: Family Messenger
SodaSpeak: Family Messenger
SodaSpeak: Family Messenger
Teach Kids Social Media
Free

This app helps parents teach children healthy technology habits. It focuses on building social skills and attention spans without promoting addiction. The service aims to foster balanced phone usage and encourage kids to be present.

Teaches healthy technology habitsBuilds social skillsImproves attention spans
🌐 Social Networking
(320)
free with in-app purchases
12
SquareHub Family Organizer
SquareHub Family Organizer
SquareHub Family Organizer
by Sirqul, Inc.
Free

This app helps families stay connected and organized by offering private messaging, shared calendars, to-do lists, and location sharing. It facilitates communication and coordination for families of all structures and locations, fostering joy and ensuring important activities are remembered.

Private group messagingShared calendarsShared to-do lists
📊 Productivity
(12)
free with in-app purchases
13
Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids
The Messaging App for Kids
Free

A secure messaging app designed for children, offering creative tools for communication and video calls. Parents have full control over contacts and usage, ensuring a safe and worry-free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Parental control dashboardKid-friendly filters and effectsCreative expression tools (stickers, GIFs, drawing)
🌐 Social Networking
(114K)
free
14
Stars Messenger Kids Safe Chat
Stars Messenger Kids Safe Chat
Stars Messenger Kids Safe Chat
Messenger Kids + Safe Chat
Free

This app provides a secure and private messaging and video chat experience for children and all ages. It eliminates the need for phone numbers and prevents contact from strangers or ads. Parents can monitor their child's connections and activity through an optional Parent View.

Private messagingVideo chatGroup video calls
🌐 Social Networking
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Web Video Cast | Browser to TV
Web Video Cast | Browser to TV
Web Video Cast | Browser to TV
Cast videos from browser to TV
Free

Stream videos from your mobile browser directly to your TV or streaming device. Watch movies, TV shows, and live streams from various websites, including authenticated content and subtitles. Saves your mobile device's battery by playing content directly from the source.

Stream videos from websites to TVSupports Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV 4Casts authenticated videos and live streams
📷 Photo & Video
(70K)
free with in-app purchases
16
My Banuba Family: Face Swap
My Banuba Family: Face Swap
My Banuba Family: Face Swap
Funny Filters & Camera Emoji
Free

This app lets families have fun together with real-time augmented reality face filters. Create hilarious photos and videos with a variety of masks and effects, perfect for making kids laugh and capturing memorable moments.

Real-time augmented reality face filtersFilters for two faces at onceLive effects and music
📷 Photo & Video
(3.3K)
subscription
17
Volley - Video Messaging
Volley - Video Messaging
Volley - Video Messaging
Flexible face-to-face
Free

This app facilitates threaded video conversations, allowing users to record and share video messages asynchronously. It's designed for both group and individual communication, offering a more personal alternative to text-based chat and scheduled video calls.

Threaded video conversationsAsynchronous communicationGroup and team messaging
📊 Productivity
(705)
free
18
GroupMe
GroupMe
GroupMe
Group Chats, Events, Calling
Free

Connect with family, friends, and colleagues through group chats, direct messages, and shared media. Easily add members via phone number or email, control notifications, and express yourself with custom emojis and GIFs. Share photos and videos to relive memories later.

Group chat creationDirect messagingCustom emoji and GIFs
🌐 Social Networking
(1.6M)
free with in-app purchases
19
FamilySearch Memories
FamilySearch Memories
FamilySearch Memories
by FamilySearch International
Free

Easily capture, preserve, and share cherished family moments. Upload photos, documents, recordings, and stories, and link them directly to your family tree. Identify relatives in your media, and store your precious memories securely for free.

Collect photos, documents, recordings, and storiesAdd media to family treeRecord family member interviews
🔍 Reference
(18K)
free
20
23snaps: Private Family Album
23snaps: Private Family Album
23snaps: Private Family Album
Share Baby Photos & Videos
Free

This app offers a secure and private platform for parents to share photos and videos of their children with family and friends. It focuses on organized memory keeping and provides ad-free access to cherished moments. Premium features include unlimited storage and longer video uploads.

Private photo and video sharingAd-free experienceOrganized memory galleries
🌟 Lifestyle
(11K)
freemium