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24 alternatives to Skipchat

Talk to people nearby about trending topics on Twitter.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Skipchat launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Chatmunk▲286

   Experience topics & events in real-time channels for Twitter

   2016 · bj8839.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Connect by Twitter▲103

   A better way to connect with people

   2016 · blog.x.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   SocialRank▲116

   Find out more about the people that follow you on twitter.

   2014 · idikayuagungpemko.org · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Public▲205

   Group chats. Great conversations. 💬

   2016 · public.chat · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hello for iOS▲125

   Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Twitter Explore▲125

   Making it easier to find what you want

   2017 · blog.x.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Twitter▲37

   Really short blog posts, unclear if it'll take off at all

   2014 · twitter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pundit▲99

   Live Q&A talks with your Twitter audience

   2015 · getpundit.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Pickador▲73

   Making Twitter interesting again

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    tweetTV▲61

    A social TV guide based on what's trending

    2014 · tweettv.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Madhat▲105

    Snapchat meets Twitter.

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Glimpse▲125

    Disappearing Chat. Make Fun, Not History.

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    ChitChat▲180

    No FOMO group chat

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    TweetPing▲69

    Tweets in real time.

    2014 · tweetping.net · its alternatives →

15. 15
    SoAwkward▲88

    Real-time awkward moments (powered by Twitter)

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Tame.it▲59

    Trending links, hashtags, and people for those you follow

    2013 · tame.it · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Zoom Social▲80

    Discover What’s Trending Nearby Right at This Moment.

    2015 · locussocial.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Mention for IOS▲158

    Manage your online presence on the go

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Just Unfollow▲142

    Intelligently manage Twitter followers and who you follow

    2014 · justunfollow.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Whileaway▲97

    Never miss a tweet from your favorite tweeters.

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Tweetcat for Twitter▲80

    Sorts your timeline into custom topics and removes noise!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Chill▲108

    Tell your friends where you are with a tap (and emojis)

    2015 · iamchill.co · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Babble▲92

    A more personalized social network

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Banter▲71

    simple way to way to chat about what matters to you.

    2014 · 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 →