An Azar alternative that skips the app store
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Azar is a polished, app-first video chat with a big international audience. People searching for an Azar alternative tend to fall into two groups: those who want something that works in a browser on any device, and those who want more chats with people in the US rather than around the world.
momos covers both: it's web-only and US-focused by default.
Opens in your browser. Free. 18+.
About Azar
Azar was built by Hyperconnect, a company based in Seoul, South Korea. Match Group, the company behind Tinder and Hinge, completed its acquisition of Hyperconnect in June 2021. According to Match Group, Azar is a 1-on-1 live video chat app with a strong presence in Asia and Europe. As of November 2026 it's available on iOS and Android, with paid options such as filters.
App vs browser: the real difference
Storage and permissions
An app lives on your phone, sends notifications and keeps its permissions. A browser tab asks for camera and mic when you use it and goes away when you close it.
Switching devices
With a browser site, you can start on your phone on the bus and pick up on your laptop at home with the same Google account.
Shared computers
You often can't install apps on a shared or campus machine. A website just opens. Do follow your school's or employer's rules.
Where you'll match
Azar's audience is global. That's great if you want to meet someone in Seoul or Madrid. If you'd rather chat with someone in Atlanta who's awake at the same hour, momos's default match area is the United States, and you can narrow it to your state. You can also switch to Worldwide whenever you want.
Side by side
| Azar | momos | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Hyperconnect (Match Group) | momos |
| Platform | iOS and Android apps | Web only |
| Audience | International | US by default; state or worldwide optional |
| Filters | Paid options, per its listing | Interests free; gender filter via Coins pass |
| In-call games | Check its app | 7 games |
| Video chat | Free with paid extras | Free with optional Coins |
Try momos in four steps
- Open momos in your phone or computer's browser.
- Use your Google account and enter a birthday (adults only).
- Choose interests and a match area.
- Tap Start, and use Next as often as you like.
What you give up by leaving an app
For a lot of people that's a fair trade for not installing anything, especially on a shared or work device.
- Push notifications. momos won't buzz your phone when someone messages you; you check when you open it.
- A home screen icon by default. You can add a bookmark to your home screen in Safari or Chrome if you want one.
- App store reviews. You'll have to judge momos by trying it, which only takes a minute.
Getting the camera and mic working
- When your browser asks for camera and microphone access, tap Allow.
- On iPhone, check Settings, then Safari (or Chrome), and make sure Camera and Microphone are allowed.
- On a laptop, close other apps that might be using the camera, like Zoom or FaceTime.
- Choppy video? Sit nearer the router, or hop off cellular and onto Wi-Fi.
- Still stuck? Reload the page and try again before switching browsers.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Azar?
Azar was created by Hyperconnect, which Match Group acquired in 2021.
Does momos have an app like Azar?
No. momos is web-only. It runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows.
Can I meet people from other countries on momos?
Yes. Set your match area to Worldwide. The default is the United States.
Is the gender filter free?
No. It's an optional time-limited pass paid with Coins. Chatting, streaks and inviting friends earn them, or you can buy them.
Will momos work on my school or work laptop?
If the browser allows camera and microphone access, it should. Some managed devices block camera access, and you should follow your school's or employer's rules.
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.