Compare video chat apps by format, payment and choice

Video chat services offer overlapping experiences: random discovery, paid one-to-one calls and language exchange. Azar, HOLLA, OmeTV and Monkey offer video discovery; Chamet, LivU and Bizu offer individual calls; Tandem and HelloTalk focus on language exchange. Bizu is browser-based: choose an ID-verified host, see her per-minute coin price, and use translated text captions in supported languages, including Arabic and English.

What a conversation costs
Service	Cost in coins
Live video, per started minute	180–300
Booked call, base price per 30 minutes	12000

The host’s profile shows the price before you call. Bookings have their own total and require purchased coins; check the booking screen before confirming.

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How it works

Create a client account, choose an available host, and check the language and per-minute rate before buying coins. Allow camera and microphone access in a compatible browser, then enable captions if supported.

Comparison based on official sources, 24 October 2026
App	Type	How you pay	Choose who you talk to?	iPhone browser	Translation	Refund if the call drops
Bizu	1:1 with ID-verified hosts	180–300 coins per started minute; visible rate	Yes, profiles; optional Match	Yes, compatible Safari	Arabic/English captions, subject to support	Eligible technical failures within 20 seconds of the first charge receive an automatic coin refund, up to 3 times per client per day. Normal hangups and calls with gifts are excluded. Bookings have separate terms.
Azar	Video discovery, profiles and Pick&Match	See official site	Profile choice through Pick&Match	See official site	See official site	See official site
HOLLA	Random video chat	See official site	Random matching	See official site	See official site	See official site
OmeTV	Random video chat and social profiles	See official site	Random matching and social profiles	See official site	See official site	See official site
Monkey	Random video chat	See official site	Random matching	See official site	See official site	See official site
Chamet	Individual calls, broadcasts and group rooms	Diamonds for some activities; check terms	See official site	See official site	See official site	See official site
LivU	Instant matching, direct video calls and chat translation	See official site	Matching and direct calls	See official site	See official site	See official site
Poppo Live	Live and Party sections; coin purchases	Coin purchases; check terms	See official site	See official site	See official site	See official site
CooMeet	Random video chat	See official site	See official site	See official site	See official site	See official site
Tandem	Language exchange through text, voice and video	See official site	Language partner choice	See official site	See official site	See official site
HelloTalk	Language exchange through text, voice and video	See official site	Language partner choice	See official site	See official site	See official site

How to read this comparison

This is an editorial comparison by Bizu, not an independent review. Categories overlap and features or terms may change. “See official site” means a comparable condition was not established; it does not mean the feature is absent. We have not tested paid competitor calls and do not conclude that Bizu is cheapest or best.

Who it is for / not for

For people aged 18+ who want paid social conversation or relaxed speaking practice. Not for structured courses, certificates or professional interpreting; choose a tutoring platform if you need lessons. Host availability and learning outcomes are not guaranteed.

Conversation rules

18+. Nudity and sexual content are forbidden. Keep conversations respectful and follow the community guidelines.

Official sources

Azar: Video discovery, profiles and Pick&Match
HOLLA: Random video chat
OmeTV: Random video chat and social profiles
Monkey: Random video chat
Chamet: Individual calls, broadcasts and group rooms
LivU: Instant matching, direct video calls and chat translation
Poppo Live: Live and Party sections; coin purchases
CooMeet: Random video chat
Tandem: Language exchange through text, voice and video
HelloTalk: Language exchange through text, voice and video

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a minute cost?

Hosts set prices from 180 to 300 coins per started minute after video connects. Check the profile before calling; bookings have a separate total.

How does translation work?

Translation appears as text chat and live captions, not dubbed audio. Arabic and English are supported. Captions depend on browser speech recognition and permissions; errors, delays or unavailability are possible.

How are hosts verified?

Hosts must be 18+ and complete document-based identity verification before receiving calls. This is not a teaching qualification or a guarantee of behaviour.

What about privacy and watermarks?

A watermark with the viewer’s name appears during calls. You can block and report; a report may include an image from the call. A watermark cannot prevent the other person from taking screenshots.

Does Bizu work in iPhone Safari?

Open Bizu in compatible Safari without an App Store installation and allow camera and microphone access. Caption support and connectivity depend on the device, browser and network.

Are coins refunded if the call drops?

Eligible technical failures within 20 seconds of the first charge receive an automatic coin refund, up to 3 times per client per day. Normal hangups and calls with gifts are excluded. Bookings have separate terms.

Start with a conversation

Check available hosts, languages and the coin price before making a call.

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Prepared by Bizu; official competitor sources checked on 24 October 2026 where cited. Bizu values come from current platform settings. Terms and availability may change.