momos vs Monkey: which one fits you?
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This momos vs Monkey comparison is for people who already know what random video chat is and just want to know which one to open. We make momos, so we have a bias. We have kept the Monkey side to what its own listings and widely reported news say, and we point out where Monkey may suit you better.
Try momos free in your browser. 18+.
The short version
Pick momos if you want a browser-only chat aimed at US adults, with interests, a state-level match option and games built into the call. Pick Monkey if you already have it on your Android phone, you like its format, and you are comfortable with its community.
Feature by feature
| momos | Monkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web only (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) | Android app and web, per reviews; reported removed from Apple's App Store around 2020 |
| Owner | momos | Holla, which acquired Monkey in 2018 per press reports |
| Age rule | 18+; under-18 birth dates blocked at sign-up | 18+ per its terms |
| Match area | Your state, United States, or worldwide | Check its site |
| Interest matching | 15 topics, from gaming to deep talks | Check its site |
| In-call extras | Text chat with GIFs, prompt cards, 7 games, about 20 camera effects, gifts | Check its site |
| Duo mode (2-on-2) | Yes | Check its site |
| Price | Video chat free; optional Coins | Free with paid extras, per its listing |
Round by round
Getting in
momos opens in a browser tab, so it works the same on an iPhone in Austin or a Windows laptop in Ohio. Monkey is app-first, and its iOS story has been complicated since the reported App Store removal.
Who you meet
momos lets you narrow to your state or the US, which helps with time zones. A 10 p.m. chat in California isn't a 1 a.m. chat for the other person in New York. Monkey's audience skews young by reputation, even though its terms say 18+.
After the first call
Awkward silence kills random chats. momos puts conversation starters and games like Tic Tac Toe, Truth or Dare and Would You Rather one tap away. That gives you something to do in the first 30 seconds.
When it goes wrong
On momos, report and block stay visible in the call controls. People review reports, and repeat offenders get banned. Automated checks can also end or blur a call if they detect nudity or no face on camera.
Where Monkey may be the better pick
- You want a native Android app with push notifications.
- Your friends already use it and you want to stay where they are.
- You are outside the US and don't care about state-level matching.
Trying momos if you're coming from Monkey
- Sign in with Google. Your email is never shown to matches.
- Set your match area to My state for local chats, or leave it on United States.
- Add two or three interests so your first matches have something in common with you.
- Use Next freely. Nobody is offended by a skip.
What it's like to use each one
On momos, you open a tab, tap Start and you're in a call within seconds. The screen keeps a small set of controls in reach: Next, report, block, text chat, games and effects. When a call ends well, you can add the person as a friend and message them later from your match history.
Monkey's flow is built around its app, with quick matches and its own extras. Because features change often, we'd rather point you to its current listing than guess. The honest test is simple: try both for a few evenings and keep the one where you have more good conversations.
Frequently asked questions
Is momos owned by the same company as Monkey?
No. momos is not affiliated with Monkey or Holla.
Is momos safer than Monkey?
We won't claim that. What we can tell you is how momos works: adults only, Google sign-in, one-tap report and block, human review of reports, bans for repeat offenders, and no recording of calls on our side.
Can I use momos on iPhone?
Yes. Open it in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone. There's no app to download.
Does momos have a gender filter?
Yes, as an optional time-limited pass paid with Coins. Regular matching is free.
Can I switch back and forth?
Yes. Using momos doesn't affect any other app. Many people try a few services and settle on the one that fits their schedule.
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.