When reviewing an article about how cell phone preferences are changing from Blackberry to iPhone and Android in Washington DC, I noted that there was an increasing demand for the use of Skype and Oovoo video conferencing apps. The article noted that Blackberry is great for text-based messaging, but many of us prefer audio and video. The article sparked my interest to compare Skype (which I have used for years) with Oovoo. A brief comparison of what the two apps have in common is noted below. Both:
Using Skype, you now can do desktop sharing (such as I use with http://join.me) with one person with the free version. Oovoo allows that feature only with their premium version.
Like Skype, Oovoo has the potential to enhance the teaching/learning experience when working online. There was a comment by a voice music teacher for a blog comparing the two apps, noting that her students preferred Oovoo. I will have to experiment with the stability of a 6-way video conferencing call. It certainly opens new opportunities for web conferencing.
- Have a free version
- Allow video conferencing
- Can be used with Macs, PCs, the iPad, and mobile phones
Using Skype, you now can do desktop sharing (such as I use with http://join.me) with one person with the free version. Oovoo allows that feature only with their premium version.
Like Skype, Oovoo has the potential to enhance the teaching/learning experience when working online. There was a comment by a voice music teacher for a blog comparing the two apps, noting that her students preferred Oovoo. I will have to experiment with the stability of a 6-way video conferencing call. It certainly opens new opportunities for web conferencing.
