Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Out of the Blue

A roulette for your contacts

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Out of the Blue launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Favorite Contacts▲104

   Communicate quickly with people that you contact most often

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   wave▲93

   Spontaneous video chat

   2023 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hello for iOS▲125

   Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Bond▲338

   A simple app that reminds you to keep in touch with people

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   You Should Meet▲162

   An app to make quick and easy introductions between 2 people

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Polly▲92

   Opine funnily & anonymously

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Chattitude▲81

   Find friends by interest, randomly, worldwide.

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Talkshow▲299

   Texting in public

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9DI
   Drop-In Chat – Chatify your app▲49

   2014 · dropinchat.com · its alternatives →

10. 10CW
    Chat with your contacts on different platforms without an app▲63

    2021 · fiotron.com · its alternatives →

11. 11TT
    Talk to your contacts on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp via text messaging▲7

    2021 · fiotron.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Unmute 2.0▲156

    Social phone calls. Dial one, speak to many. 📞

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    HelloTalk▲90

    The world's 1st Language Exchange Social Networking App

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Path Talk Places▲159

    Message People and Places in One App

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    FriendApp▲150

    Organize new and old contacts, foster mindful connection.

    2023 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Yes/No Messenger▲118

    The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Chatfully▲145

    All-in-one chat tool for teams: texting, web chat, & more

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Connect for iPhone▲127

    Make your contact manager as unique as you are

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Let's Connect▲122

    A super easy way to connect with people

    2019 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    OnIt▲97

    Send to dos directly to your contacts, for free

    2023 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Spoke▲86

    Instantly discover and decide what to do with friends.

    2019 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    miniDot▲93

    Make real connections by sharing stories

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23TA
    Turn any WiFi into a persistent group chat▲67

    Try it out on your WiFi: https://tapchat.com I’ve always been shocked at the fact that it’s easier to chat with someone on the other side of the world than with someone who is on the exact same WiFi as you. I think that is a shame because WiFi networks are essentially a bunch of existing micro-communities which your phone already automatically connects to. Think about how many other people have used or will use the same WiFi as you at home, school, work, or in public; and so far it has been practically impossible to chat or share pictures with them. After leaving my job earlier…

    2019 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    MultiChat▲70

    The only messaging app you'll ever need.

    May 2026 · huddle.you · its alternatives →

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