Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Oom

The chat app that skips the small talk

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Oom launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Tick Chat▲92

   Chat via nearby persons. Instant, Secure, Anonymously. 🕶

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Casper▲78

   Make new friends in a ghostly fashion!

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   GroupMe▲85

   The best way to chat with everyone you know

   2014 · groupme.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Osom▲86

   Eavesdrop on what locals are recommending to each other

   2017 · osom.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Public▲205

   Group chats. Great conversations. 💬

   2016 · public.chat · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Soapbox▲161

   A drop-in audio chat app to have casual conversations.

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Yo▲256

   A simple app to say "yo" to friends

   2014 · justyo.co · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Hie Chat▲73

   Know what your friends are doing and chat without typing

   2017 · hie.me · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Hello for iOS▲125

   Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Bunch▲204

    Group video chat for live mobile games

    2018 · mini.party · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Happening▲86

    Turn boring group chats into fun experiences with friends!

    2016 · happening.im · its alternatives →

12. 12CW
    Chat with people around you▲38

    2018 · oyoy.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Taffy▲109

    The chat-first way to meet

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    OrbiChat▲68

    Snap and chat. Meet new friends.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    BLINDSPOT▲81

    A fun app to chat anonymously with friends

    2015 · blindspot.im · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Chalk▲130

    Spontaneous group chat

    2016 · heychalk.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Meetify▲85

    Seamlessly connect with anyone, anywhere

    2023 · meetifys.netlify.app · its alternatives →

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    Hello for Android▲76

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Palaround▲103

    Meet people you should be friends with.

    2016 · palaroundapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    6People▲78

    App to meet 5 new people every day, now on Android and iOS

    2022 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Meetwo▲92

    A dating app built by psychologists

    2018 · meetwo.co · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Vurb 2.0▲90

    Your apps & friends, all together. Now with group chat.

    2014 · vurb.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Surf▲81

    Make new friends through real-time video chat

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24DI
    Drop-In Chat – Chatify your app▲49

    2014 · dropinchat.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →