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The 6 Best Walkie-Talkie Apps of 2022

If you miss two-way radios, make your phone a walkie talkie instead

By Amanda Derrick Amanda Derrick Freelance Contributor University of Utah Florida Tech Amanda Derrick is a mechanical engineer, business strategist, and former Lifewire writer who has also written for USAF Civil Service, ATK, and Boeing.

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lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 3, 2022 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apps Best Apps Payment Services With cell phones keeping communication literally at our fingertips, constantly, it seems that walkie-talkies are only for those in remote areas now.

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But what if you want to have "push to talk" (PTT) capability to catch someone quickly? Or wh...

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You can do that, with the right walkie talkie app. Here are the 6 best walkie talkie apps to help yo...

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But what if you want to have "push to talk" (PTT) capability to catch someone quickly? Or what if you want to join a group conversation centered around your geographical area or a topic of interest?

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You can do that, with the right walkie talkie app. Here are the 6 best walkie talkie apps to help you connect with friends and strangers across the globe.

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Zello Push To Talk Privately or Across the Globe

Zello What We Like Live open...

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Zello features real-time streaming with high-quality audio, including PTT, and works over Wi-Fi, or ...

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Zello Push To Talk Privately or Across the Globe

Zello What We Like Live open group communication
Public conversations on popular topics as well as geographical areas (such as hurricane areas)
Compatible with Apple Watch and Android wearables
Able to set status to "offline"
What We Don't Like It does allow in-app purchases, so if you're letting kids use it be aware
The professional version offers higher security, for a monthly fee
Zello carries over 4-star ratings in both the Android and iOS app stores with tens of thousands of users. The app offers users the best of both worlds, enabling you to communicate privately with people you know and also to join channels that may interest you.

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Zello features real-time streaming with high-quality audio, including PTT, and works over Wi-Fi, or mobile data. Download Zello for Android Download Zello for iOS Download Zello for PC Download Zello for Windows 8 02 of 06

Two Way The Quickest Way to Make Your Own Channel

Two Way What We Like A quick setup without having to make an account or profile
Runs in the background with minimal battery usage
No personal information entered or collected
What We Don't Like All channels are public, so anyone could join your channel if they know the number or stumble on it by accident
Offers in-app purchase, so be aware if you're having kids use the app to communicate
Two Way is an app that will let any number of users join a channel and chat instantly, no signup or personal information required.

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All you do is choose a channel number and share that number with your friends so they can join in th...

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With Face-to-Face messaging, but in walkie talkie style, users can communicate with individual conta...

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All you do is choose a channel number and share that number with your friends so they can join in the conversation. It's the most similar app to a two-way radio, only requiring everyone to be tuned in on the same station to chat. Download Two Way for iOS Download Two Way for Android 03 of 06

Marco Polo Walkie Talkie With Video

Marco Polo What We Like App is totally free and does not have any in-app purchases, which makes it great for kids to use
Ability to see who has seen your message and who is watching live
Messages aren't deleted
Feature allows users to send a text message if they aren't able to record audio
What We Don't Like Video streaming requires higher speed service, so the app works best on WiFi or 4G mobile data
Higher battery usage with video content
Marco Polo is quickly becoming one of the most popular walkie talkie apps.

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Download Marco Polo on iOS Download Marco Polo on Android 04 of 06

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With Face-to-Face messaging, but in walkie talkie style, users can communicate with individual contacts or create group conversations. The app also includes fun features like voice and video filters, and instant emoji reactions when someone is watching live.

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Download Marco Polo on iOS Download Marco Polo on Android 04 of 06

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie Catch Your Apple Watch-Using Contacts Instantly

Apple What We Like The interface on the Apple Watch is very clean and easy to use for quick communication
Doesn't require you to find your phone to send or listen to messages
Can turn the app on or off, and the app automatically goes to "unavailable" if you are in Theater Mode or Do Not Disturb on your watch
What We Don't Like Only available for Apple Watch Series 1 and later, you must be running WatchOS 5
Not available in all countries or regions
Apple has Walkie-Talkie, an app exclusively for Apple Watch users. Using the app requires you to be set up for FaceTime, able to make and receive FaceTime audio calls.

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Essentially, the app allows you to use your watch to send a voice note to your contact who then hear...

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Essentially, the app allows you to use your watch to send a voice note to your contact who then hears your message on their watch instantly. This app is only for contacts, not public or group conversations. 05 of 06

Voxer Live Or Recorded Audio Combined With Multimedia

Voxer What We Like Secure encrypted content
Ability to share multimedia elements with a group in context of your chat
Messages are saved for future reference
What We Don't Like In-app purchases to upgrade to "pro" version
Only 30-day storage of messages for the free version
Additional features like message recall and removing people from groups are only available on the "pro" version
Voxer allows users to communicate with live audio, like a walkie talkie, but all messages are saved so that you can listen and respond later.

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Voxer features end-to-end encryption, so if security is a concern for you then this is a great option for you. There are additional sharing options as well, including photos, locations, or GIFs. Download Voxer on iOS Download Voxer on Android 06 of 06

FireChat Connecting Without WiFi or Cellular Service

FireChat What We Like Ability to communicate even without data or WiFi
Private messages are encrypted
Public messages to communicate with those around you at large events
Private group messages
What We Don't Like FireChat requires WiFi to be enabled, even if it's "unavailable", which could lead to accidental charges on cruises or other resorts
Public chats are not moderated, so users may encounter content that is inappropriate or undesired
FireChat offers the ability to connect with anyone using the app nearby, even without cellular service or WiFi.

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This means you can use it on airplanes, cruises, and other places where network coverage is unavaila...

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This means you can use it on airplanes, cruises, and other places where network coverage is unavailable. FireChat uses a mesh network via Bluetooth and peer-to-peer WiFi to transmit messages and pictures offline between devices when they are within 200 feet of each other. This network grows stronger when more users are participating.

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The 6 Best Walkie-Talkie Apps of 2022

If you miss two-way radios, make your phone a walkie talkie instead

Zello Push To Talk Privately or Across the Globe

Zello Push To Talk Privately or Across the Globe

Two Way The Quickest Way to Make Your Own Channel

Marco Polo Walkie Talkie With Video

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie ...

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie ...

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie Catch Your Apple Watch-Using Contacts Instantly

Voxer Live Or Recorded Audio Combined With Multimedia

FireChat Connecting Without WiFi or Cellular Service

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