Is live voice chat for Kik same as voice calling?

Definitely not. Some of the most obvious differences are; the use of camera and the video stream that is exchanged using wifi rather than digital signal. Because the data is sent using wifi, there often is lag due to constantly varying signal strength. read more

Because the data is sent using wifi, there often is lag due to constantly varying signal strength. Lastly, kik cannot utilize operator assisted dialing, (although sign language would work on kik, but not on voice calls). read more

Kik is a text messaging media app that allows you to chat with friends or others. I have searched all over the app, but you cannot call anyone thru the app. There should be many other apps to let you call thru Wi-Fi. read more

Like voice messages, these sound effects can be sent via Kik Messenger on an unlimited basis. Live voice chat finally brings true voice capability to the Kik Messenger app. It does, however, require calling into a United States-based phone number. read more