WhatsApp review

WhatsApp ranks eighth because many squads already have a group chat there and need nothing else for a quick call. WhatsApp's calling page says voice and video calls are free, have no time limits and are end-to-end encrypted, with group calls for up to 32 people. Anyone available in a group chat can drop into a call without ringing the whole group, which works a little like a voice channel, and calls can be made from phones, desktops, tablets and WhatsApp Web. Screen sharing is also supported. It ranks below the gaming tools because it was not built for play: WhatsApp does not document an in-game overlay, push-to-talk, positional audio or bitrate figures, and accounts are tied to phone numbers, which some players would rather not share with a whole clan. It works best for small groups of real-life friends on mobile or console games.

Who it is for

Casual groups who already share a WhatsApp group and want quick voice calls during mobile or console games.

Price

Free voice and video calls; data charges may apply.

WhatsApp video and voice calls are free*, have no time limits, and are end-to-end encrypted.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Group calls of up to 32 people with no time limit
• End-to-end encrypted voice and video calls
• Drop-in calls from a group chat without ringing everyone
• Screen sharing during calls
• Calls from iOS, Android, desktop and WhatsApp Web

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Most friends already have it on their phone
• Strength: Calls are free and end-to-end encrypted
• Strength: Drop-in group calls feel close to a voice channel
• Weakness: Not built for gaming, with no overlay or push-to-talk documented
• Weakness: Tied to a phone number
• Weakness: Calls cap at 32 people

Key facts

• Price: Free; data charges may apply
• Group call size: Up to 32 people
• Time limit: None
• Encryption: End-to-end
• Devices: iOS, Android, desktop, web

Where it ranks

WhatsApp is No. 9 in our Best Voice Chat Apps for Gamers verdict.