Is Qik better than Fring?

[Putty]

I have been able to have decent video calls using Fring. Never was able to get Qik to work. Fring has been good. A slight delay on speech, quality a little grainy, but for 1st gen tech, i'm satisfied with it. Wondering if Qik has the same delays or is any better.

 

[bandityo]

qik has been working and keeping the chat up for about 30 seconds then force closing this morning...not working great yet

 

[mikevember]

Qik has a few seconds of delay as well, but its not something i noticed right away. I like qik better, only because of the full screen, it is very buggy and sometimes takes a bit to connect. It should get better over time. I am over all very happy with the video chat so far.

 

[dylan88]

i think fring is better. i hate having to press the microfone

 

[Putty]

i hate having to press the microfone

Do what?

 

[saigon]

If Qik allowed for Desktop utilization, I think it would be better but it doesn't so it serves minimal purpose to me. I'll continue to use the glitchy Fring until Skype releases an app.

 

[Putty]

I'll continue to use the glitchy Fring

Tell me what you consider glitchy?

 

[lewi3069]

Tell me what you consider glitchy?

Well for me its when the app wont let me call because it disconnected from Skype for some odd reason...

 

[SoFLO]

I haven't been able to get the SMS confirmation from Qik, any ideas?

 

[igzekyativ]

doesn't Qik cost $4.99 a month? and Fring is free..

http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=9625

checked it out.. i guess there is a premium version that cost money..

http://androinica.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/qik-premium.png

 

[SoFLO]

doesn't Qik cost $4.99 a month? and Fring is free..

That's for premium futures. Live chat is free.

 

[MDbandit]

can you use Fring to talk to a person on skype at a desktop? or only from EVO to EVO like quick?

 

[SoFLO]

can you use Fring to talk to a person on skype at a desktop? or only from EVO to EVO like quick?

Yes you can call someone with Skype through Fring to a desktop.

 

[Rob_A]

can you use Fring to talk to a person on skype at a desktop? or only from EVO to EVO like quick?

Yes, I've been doing it with my wife with a 3g connection.

Fring > Qik

 

[Bruiserbob]

Fring > Qik here also. Push to talk button is silly and moble to desktop(skype) is sweet!

 

[rtmeikle]

Yes you can call someone with Skype through Fring to a desktop.

Sorry for the n00b question, but how exactly does it work? I've never used Skype before. Do I need a Skype account AND a Fring account, or do I use Fring to dial someone else using Skype?

 

[lopezpm]

Another vote for fring

 

[eieio]

YouTube - qiktest.wmv

 

[zpilot]

I like FaceTime's video quality

Qik and Fring video quality is subpar even with the so-called 1.3MP front-facing cam.

 

[Mikesnap]

Sorry for the n00b question, but how exactly does it work? I've never used Skype before. Do I need a Skype account AND a Fring account, or do I use Fring to dial someone else using Skype?

i'm in the same boat, someone gives us some oars and hook us up with some friendly help

 

[SoFLO]

Sorry for the n00b question, but how exactly does it work? I've never used Skype before. Do I need a Skype account AND a Fring account, or do I use Fring to dial someone else using Skype?

Yes you need both. Also make sure you add the people you want to talk on Skype through your desktop first before you log in with Fring. You won't be able to add new people to Skype through Fring.

 

[lewi3069]

I like FaceTime's video quality

Qik and Fring video quality is subpar even with the so-called 1.3MP front-facing cam.

Well do a wifi to wifi call like facetime only allows and it will be clear also...