OtrigalApps like Monkey: video chat apps and browser options
If you like the idea of Monkey but want to try something else, you have two kinds of options. There are real apps you install, and there are sites that run in your browser with nothing to download. Many "apps like Monkey" lists mix these up, which matters a lot if you have an iPhone or a phone with little space.
Here is an honest guide to both. Otrigal is on this list and has no app, and we wrote this page, so we say so clearly. Facts about the others come from their own pages, which we read on 6 November 2026. Otrigal is not connected to any of them.
Options with a real app
| App | Devices it lists | What makes it different |
|---|---|---|
| Azar | Google Play listing shows 100M+ downloads | Live voice-to-subtitle translation. A Lounge for browsing profiles. Gender and region filters on subscription |
| OmeTV | iOS and Android | Translation, country selection, and a social side with photos and followers |
| Chatroulette | iOS and Android | A country filter, a long history and an in-app currency |
| Monkey itself | Android app, web for iPhone and desktop | Cards, profiles with a mood and a song, duo chat |
Options that run in your browser
These work on your phone too. You open the site, allow your camera, and start.
| Site | Sign-in | What makes it different |
|---|---|---|
| Otrigal | Required | One-on-one video and text. No paid plans. Free Premium through invites or college |
| Umingle | Check its site | Pairs people by interests. Describes strong age checks |
| Joingy | Not needed | Pairs by keyword. Text or video |
| TinyChat | Not needed | One-click video, in many languages |
| Emerald Chat | Offers login | Interests, friends, a feed and group channels |
How to choose
- You have an iPhone. Monkey says iPhone users use its web version, so if you want an installed app, look at OmeTV or Chatroulette instead. If a browser is fine, every site in the second table works.
- Your phone is short on space, or you are on a borrowed device. Pick a browser option.
- You like Monkey's social side. Azar and OmeTV have profile features. Emerald Chat has friends and a feed.
- You want to talk across languages. Azar and OmeTV are the natural picks.
- You do not want to pay for filters. On Otrigal, you can get the gender setting by inviting friends or verifying your college.
- You want plain video chat and nothing else. Pick anything simple, then read how to be good at it.
A warning about unofficial downloads
Searches for random chat apps bring up a lot of unofficial downloads and modified app files promising free coins or unlocked filters. Avoid them. An app file from an unknown site can steal your passwords or take over your phone, and no chat is worth that.
Get apps only from the official app stores, and check that the developer's name is the one you expect. Any website that says you must install a file to start chatting deserves the same caution. Read how to spot bots and scams for more.
A note on age
Monkey's website says it is only for people 18 and over, and so is Otrigal. If you are under 18, these services are not for you. Also remember that some people lie about their age and everything else, so read our safety guide before you begin.
If you would like to try the browser route, start with random video chat on Otrigal. For the wider picture, see sites like Omegle.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Otrigal app?
No. Otrigal runs in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer, so there is nothing to install.
Is Otrigal connected to Monkey?
No. Otrigal is a separate service with its own rules and its own team.
Which app like Monkey works on iPhone?
OmeTV and Chatroulette list iOS apps. Browser-based options, including Otrigal, also work on iPhone without an app.
Are there free apps like Monkey?
Most are free to start and charge for extras. Otrigal has no paid plans. Check each one for its current prices.
Is it safe to download a modified version of a chat app?
No. Unofficial app files can steal your details. Use the official app stores only.
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