Omegle-style chat on iPhone and Android, straight from Safari or Chrome
Updated
Plenty of people used Omegle from their phone, and the search for a mobile replacement often ends at an app store full of lookalikes. You don't need any of them. Random video chat runs right in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android.
momos is a web app, so there's nothing to install from the App Store or Google Play. Below: setup by phone, what to do when permissions go wrong, and a few habits that make a phone call look and sound better.
Works in Safari and Chrome on your phone. 18+ only.
From link to first match
- Open momos in Safari, Chrome, Edge or Firefox on your phone.
- Use your Google account and enter your birthday. Anyone under 18 is turned away.
- Tap Start, then say yes to the camera and mic prompt.
- Optionally pick interests and a match area: your state, the United States or Worldwide.
- Chat, or tap Next to meet someone new.
Permission fixes, phone by phone
On an iPhone in Safari
If you tapped Don't Allow by mistake, open the page settings menu from the address bar, go to Website Settings, and pick Allow for Camera and Microphone. Newer iOS versions also list these under Settings > Apps > Safari.
On an Android phone in Chrome
Tap the icon to the left of the web address, open Permissions, and turn on Camera and Microphone. If that doesn't do it, go to your phone's Settings > Apps > Chrome > Permissions.
If neither works
Close other apps that might be holding the camera, like FaceTime, Zoom or Instagram, then reload the page. Our camera troubleshooting guide has more fixes.
Before you tap Start: a phone checklist
- Prop the phone at eye level instead of holding it under your chin.
- Face a window or lamp so the light is in front of you.
- Video eats cellular data, so hop on Wi-Fi when possible.
- Earbuds, wired or Bluetooth, stop echo and keep what you hear to yourself.
- Turn on Do Not Disturb so a call or text doesn't cut in.
- Plug in for longer sessions. Video drains the battery.
When something goes wrong mid-call
| Problem | Likely cause | Try this |
|---|---|---|
| Black video screen | Camera permission blocked | Allow camera in site settings, then reload |
| They can't hear you | Mic blocked or earbuds muted | Check mic permission and earbud mute |
| Call keeps freezing | Weak cell signal or busy Wi-Fi | Get nearer the router, or change networks |
| Camera won't load after opening a link from a social app | You're in that app's built-in browser | Open the link in Safari or Chrome directly |
| Video stops when you switch apps | Browsers pause the camera in the background | Stay on the tab during a call |
A home-screen shortcut instead of an app
A web app takes no storage, asks for no access to your contacts or photos, and has nothing to update. It also sidesteps the fake "Omegle" apps and download pages that appeared after the original closed.
To get one-tap access, add momos to your home screen: on iPhone, tap Share in Safari and choose Add to Home Screen; on Android, open the Chrome menu and choose Add to Home screen.
Everything in a mobile call
The full feature set works on your phone: text chat with GIFs, the 7 in-call games, conversation prompts, about 20 camera effects, virtual gifts and Duo mode with a friend. Report and block sit in the call controls on mobile too, always one tap away.
Frequently asked questions
I found a "momos" app in an app store. Is it yours?
No. momos is a web app only and has no iOS or Android app. Use it in your phone's browser.
Can I use it on an iPad or Android tablet?
Yes. It works in supported browsers on tablets the same way it does on phones.
Why does my video stop when I check another app?
Phone browsers pause the camera when the tab goes to the background. Stay on the momos tab while you're in a call.
Will it work if I open the link from Instagram or TikTok?
Those apps open links in their own built-in browser, where the camera often won't start. Tap the menu and choose to open the page in Safari or Chrome.
Do AirPods or other Bluetooth earbuds work?
Usually, yes. Connect them before you tap Start. If the other person can't hear you, check that your earbuds aren't muted and that the browser has mic permission.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.