1v1 video chat · talk to strangers

Meet Someone New, Face to Face

YOYO is a 1v1 video chat app for adults. Tap Match and you're on camera with a verified stranger from another corner of the world, with real-time translation. Not a vibe? Tap Next. Clicked? Add them as a friend.

  • 4.4★ App Store
  • 18+ verified real people
  • 8 languages
  • 24/7 moderation
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How 1v1 video chat works

From a strangerto a friend in 3 taps

  1. Tap Match

    YOYO finds a verified adult online who speaks your language, or one you'd like to practise.

  2. Say hi, face to face

    A private 1v1 video chat with live translation. Mute, camera off or tap Next any time.

  3. Add them as a friend

    Had a good laugh? Add each other to message, call again and catch their live streams.

Talk to strangers

New people areonline right now

Every profile is a verified adult with a real photo. Tap the green camera to start a 1v1 video chat.

Illustrative preview. Open YOYO Web to see who is online right now.

Video chat, your way

Built forreal conversations

YOYO Web

Video chat online, right in your browser

Bigger screen, better camera, a real keyboard. Open YOYO Web on your computer and start meeting people in seconds.

  • Nothing to install or update
  • Same account and friends as the iPhone app
  • HD 1v1 video chat, live rooms and gifts
Open YOYO Web
Real-time translation

Talk to strangers in any language

Messages translate as you chat, so a stranger in Istanbul, Riyadh or São Paulo is easy to talk to. Translation covers English, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese and more.

  • English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish
  • French, German, Italian app interface
Features

More than arandom video chat

HD 1v1 video chat

Stable, clear calls even on weaker networks. Private between the two of you.

Real-time translation

Talk to strangers without sharing a language.

Live streams & gifts

Watch hosts, send gifts and join featured YOYO events. Or go live yourself.

New Member Spotlight

Newcomers get a welcome spot, so your first day is full of hellos.

Strangers to friends

Add the people you click with, message them and call again any time.

Web, iPhone & Mac

One account on YOYO Web, the iPhone app and Apple silicon Macs.

Safe video chat

Talk to strangers,safely

Meeting new people only works if it feels safe. YOYO is actively looked after, by software and by people.

Real, verified people

Email verification and face detection on every profile photo. No anonymous avatars.

18+ only

Strict age requirements. Users who don't meet them can't video chat.

24/7 moderation

AI risk control watches calls and content in real time, backed by human reviewers.

Skip, report, block

Leave any call in one tap. Reports are reviewed fast and violators are removed.

YOYO at a glance

What is YOYO?

YOYO (full name YOYO: Live Stream & Video Chat) is a 1v1 video chat and live streaming app for adults 18+, developed by HONG KONG ORAL NETWORK CO.,LIMITED. It lets people meet new people worldwide face to face, with real-time translation, and is available on the web (YOYO Web) and on iPhone.

4.4★★★★☆

320 ratings on the US App Store. Reviewers mention the stable connection and clear 1v1 video quality.

YOYO key facts
Type1v1 video chat, live streaming, social discovery
DeveloperHONG KONG ORAL NETWORK CO.,LIMITED
First releasedJune 22, 2020 (iOS)
Latest iOS version2.1.4
PlatformsYOYO Web (browser), iPhone (iOS 15+), Mac with Apple silicon
PriceFree; optional coins and VIP / SVIP memberships
Age requirement18+, email and photo verification
App languagesEnglish, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
Chat translationEnglish, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese and more
SafetyFace-detection photo checks, AI + human moderation 24/7, report and block
App Store rating4.4 / 5 from 320 ratings (US)

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FAQ

Questions aboutYOYO

What is the YOYO app?

YOYO (YOYO: Live Stream & Video Chat) is a free 1v1 video chat and live streaming app for adults 18+. You can meet new people worldwide face to face, chat with real-time translation, watch live streams and make friends, on YOYO Web or iPhone.

How do I start a 1v1 video chat on YOYO?

Open YOYO Web or the iPhone app, sign in, and tap Match. YOYO connects you face to face with a verified adult somewhere in the world. Tap Next to meet someone else, or add them as a friend to talk again.

Is it safe to talk to strangers on YOYO?

Everyone on YOYO is 18+ with a verified email and a real profile photo checked by face detection. Calls and content are moderated by AI and a human team 24/7, and you can skip, report or block anyone in one tap.

Is YOYO free?

YOYO is free to join on the web and free to download on iPhone. Coins and VIP or SVIP memberships are optional purchases for gifts and member perks.

Can I use YOYO in my browser?

Yes. Open YOYO Web in a modern browser on your computer and sign in with the same account you use on iPhone. Nothing to install.

What if we don't speak the same language?

Real-time translation supports English, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese and more, so you can talk to someone new without a shared language. The app itself runs in eight languages.

Who makes YOYO?

YOYO is developed and published by HONG KONG ORAL NETWORK CO.,LIMITED. The iOS app was first released on June 22, 2020.

How is YOYO different from other random video chat apps?

YOYO combines 1v1 video chat with built-in real-time translation, verified 18+ profiles, live streaming and a friend list, so a quick chat with a stranger can turn into an ongoing friendship. It works in the browser as well as on iPhone.

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