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24 alternatives to Stickytape

Encrypted video messaging for friends and family.

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

1. 1
   Huddle▲349

   Video messaging to connect with people you feel close to

   2021 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Snapchat Chat 2.0▲445

   All-new Chat with stickers, audio, video notes and more

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Skype▲531

   Completely redesigned with GIFs, group video chat, & stories

   2017 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Digital Good Times - EP. 42 - Glide (The Video Messaging) App Team and The Future of Mobile Messaging▲55

   Can Video Messaging Apps help keep communication personal?

   2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Banter▲76

   Stay in touch with your friends through video messages

   2020 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   XChat▲175

   The standalone, encrypted messaging app from X

   Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Cheeky Chat▲122

   Live GIF messages that move

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Nod▲147

   Anonymously text with people around you

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Text▲168

   Push notification messaging with friends (WUT w/o anonymity)

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Looksy for iMessage▲232

    Live video chat stickers

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    MyTape▲86

    Social Video Camera to shoot and share videos in one tap

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    VideoSelfie▲86

    Send video messages to your friends using motion stickers

    2014 · unda.me · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MushRoom▲90

    Private messaging app to stream or share files

    2021 · neogi.in · its alternatives →

14. 14
    I made an app to draw stickers for iMessage, Discord, and Slack▲185

    Sticker Doodle - draw your own stickers for iMessage, WhatsApp, Discord, and Slack

    2021 · stickerdoodle.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Phoneys▲173

    Troll your friends by putting words in other people's texts

    2016 · mocksy.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Booyah▲190

    A super fast video chat for WhatsApp friends and groups

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Fam▲162

    Quick access to everyday information tools, and useful data.

    2016 · promallu.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    StealthChat - Private Messaging▲66

    Encrypted calls and chats

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Surf▲81

    Make new friends through real-time video chat

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shadowticks▲122

    Anonymous messaging, chat in incognito mode, encryption

    2023 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Chot.xyz▲71

    Privacy focused chat that doesn't store your messages

    2019 · chot.xyz · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Cache Messenger▲69

    Send and receive hidden text messages and photos.

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Tact▲121

    A simple chat app

    2021 · justtact.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Stealthy: Secret Messenger▲87

    Chat anonymously with friends & strangers

    2015 · antiland.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 →