There are many Android Apps allowing you to convert your Smartphone or smart devices into an internet phone, which provides various features such as video calling, sharing pictures, and texting without inexpensive charges. All the data can be sent or received via Wi-Fi or 3G/4G. If the data transfers using 3G/4G networks, there is a fee for the data usage depending on your service plan with your phone service providers.
We selected three popular Internet Phone (mVOIP) Apps – KakaoTlak, Talkatone, and Skype, and reviewed from this article.
KakaoTalk
KakaoTalk receives the highest review score from Google Android Market among mVOIP apps we reviewed. KakalTalk is available for not only Android devices but also for Apple, Blackberry market, and Samsung Apps (Bada) markets.
KakaoTalk is a phone number-based message service App and users can make a call and/or text to KakaoTalk users anywhere in the world without any fee. The users, however, cannot make a call to regular phones. You can have a one-to-one or group chat (unlimited number of friends). Receiving and sending a Text message is absolutely free and no cap for usage. The users can also share photos, videos, and voice notes. You can save the chat records and send them to an email account.
The signing up process for the service is very simple. Users have to download the program and enter their phone number to activate the account. Once the phone number is confirmed, the account is active. Your contacts will be automatically recognized from your contact list as KakaoTalk friends if they have an account.
It also has a Walkie Talkie feature with voice notes and provides emoticons for texting. Even though this is a free service, there is no advertisement.
Talkatone is available for Android and Apple app markets. This service required either Facebook and/or Google accounts for their service.
Talkatone supports 3 types of calls depending on your account setup. If you set up a Facebook account, you can only make a Talkatone-to-Talkatone call. If you use a GTalk account, it allows making a call between Talkatone users or Talkatone-to-Mac/PC calls. If you use Google Voice service, you can call regular phone numbers.
Facebook and GTalk calls and texting are free including international calls. Google Voice calls and SMS messages are free in the USA and Canada. Other countries will be charged per minute based on the Google Voice International rate (small fee).
One of the good features is a location shear. During the call, you can share your location information with your friends. You can also send your pictures to your friends.
Since this is a free App, there is an advertisement on the screen to support their development cost. If you sign up for the premium membership, you can have multiple Google accounts and an Ad-free service.
Skype:
Skype is one of the oldest VOIPs from 2003. Skype is available for Android and Apple app markets.
Skype-to-Skype calling, Voice calling, and IMs are free in any country. Any calls and SMS to regular phone numbers will be charged. Similar to KakaoTalk, you can send pictures, videos, and files to any of your contacts. Compared to other mVOIP Apps, Skype allows video calling using front and rear-facing cameras from your smart devices.
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