Houseparty

Houseparty

Life on Air

The platform for video calls and games with which to create a virtual party · In-app purchases

3.4
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android, ios
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Kevin Sullivan

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Kevin Sullivan

About this app

There is an application that allows you to make video calls, play pictionary or participate in trivials, all in one, and that is Houseparty. A platform that has regained its success thanks to all the features that make it up and makes it a fun way to pass the time.

It offers many fun options that will make it your favorite application and, as its name suggests, you can organize a virtual party at home. Its main use and on which all its operation is based is in making video calls. This is the base, from here there are no limits to fun. Download Houseparty for free, you find it available for Android and iOS devices, with millions of active users daily, it has become the most downloaded in many places in the world.

Considered as the face-to-face social network, its success lies in its simplicity. It is very attractive because it is easy to use. You will be able to leave and enter the chats as if it were the houses of your friends. And as a good social network that it is, you can find your acquaintances in it or invite them to join the party, with connection to other networks you can send an invitation link to everyone you want.

Designed to host social conversations, it is not connected to a phone number, which makes the Houseparty application very secure in terms of the amount of personal data it handles about its users, guaranteeing that they are not exposed to third parties.

Within the app you will find different popular and trivial games that you can play with your friends while you are talking on the video call. You just have to decide which one you want to play today. Once you have it installed on your phone, you can enter or form a chat to create a party, in which you invite all the people you want.

Houseparty has become one of the alternatives of the moment to talk with friends and family, its peculiar characteristics make it different from the rest and that it is seen as a different and fun way to maintain contact, with it the rules of the social encounters, you can now organize a party directly through your phone.

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Houseparty

Ratings and reviews

5
10%
4
8%
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2
75%
1
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3.4
Ratings and reviews

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It's free
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Can be used for other purposes like work
  • You can send video messages to your friends when they are not available

Cons

  • For some people this instantaneous union can be a problem
  • Some privacy issues
  • Deleting the account on Android is more difficult than on iOS
  • They face great interest for a short period of time, so you need updates

3 Tricks for Houseparty you didn't know

TrickDescription
1Use 'Sneak' to be Invisible
If you open the app but don't want to join a chat right away, you can activate 'Sneak' to prevent your friends from being notified that you're online. Just tap your username quickly three times.
2Play Games for Interactive Entertainment
Houseparty offers built-in games like 'Heads Up!' and trivia, which you can play with your friends to keep the conversation going. You can launch these games by tapping the dice icon.
3Share Your Screen for Shared Experiences
Houseparty allows screen sharing, so you can show your friends photos, videos, or anything else on your screen. This is great for watching content together or helping friends troubleshoot problems.

Direct competitor: Discord

Discord is a popular platform for text, voice, and video communication, geared towards gaming communities and beyond. It offers extensive features and customization options.

Feature
Houseparty
Discord
UISimpler and more intuitiveMore complex, more features
FeaturesFocus on spontaneous video chatsBroader feature set, text channels, bots
PerformanceGood for smaller groupsOptimized for larger communities
PriceBasic features are accessibleBasic features are accessible, premium paid features available
SupportFewer customer support optionsMore comprehensive support resources