Guide
A Chatroulette alternative, voice only
Chatroulette has been pairing strangers on video since 2009, and it’s still going. But a lot of people looking for an alternative want the thrill of meeting someone new without turning a camera on. That’s Strangiva: random one-to-one conversations with strangers anywhere in the world, by voice only.
How Strangiva differs from Chatroulette
| Strangiva | Chatroulette | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Never. Voice only, no video at all | Random video chat is the product |
| Photos of strangers | No profile photos | Its listing says you can “see photos of strangers” and connect when you both agree |
| Sign-up | None. No email, phone number or real name | Its listing says no sign-up is needed |
| Searching | The iPhone beta is free to install through TestFlight | Uses an in-app currency, “Quids”: each search costs 1 Quid, and packages start from $1.99 |
| Where | iPhone app (public beta on TestFlight; App Store launch planned for 1 January 2027) | Website and Android app |
Chatroulette details are from its own Google Play listing (updated 9 April 2026), checked on 30 October 2026. They may have changed since.
What a call on Strangiva is like
Tap once and you’re talking to a random stranger, one to one. You get a random display name, which you can change. If the conversation’s good and you both tap Keep, you become Kept strangers and can call and message each other again another day. If it isn’t, end the call and try someone new.
Private by design
- Nobody at Strangiva listens to, records or stores your calls.
- Calls connect directly between the two phones and are encrypted. When a direct link isn’t possible, they pass through Cloudflare’s encrypted relay, which carries the audio but can’t listen to it.
- Strangiva never sells anyone’s information.
Safety
During a call, tap the red flag in the top-right corner. After a call, tap “Block or report” in the same corner. You’ll never be matched again with someone you’ve blocked. Nobody is banned over a single report or a bad moment: a person reviews it, and only sustained abuse, threats, harassment or spam leads to a ban. There’s more on the safety page.
More than calls
- Text a stranger: a one-to-one text chat if you’d rather type. Those messages aren’t saved on our server.
- Strangiverse: short voice notes that last 24 hours, with replies.
- Strangiva Wavelength: optional matching with people on a similar wavelength. How AI matching works.
Coming from Omegle rather than Chatroulette? Read about Strangiva as an Omegle alternative built around voice.
Questions people ask
Is there a Chatroulette alternative without video?
Yes. Strangiva is voice only: there’s no camera and no profile photo, just a one-to-one voice call with a random stranger.
Do I need an account?
No. Strangiva never asks for your email, phone number or real name.
Is Strangiva free?
The iPhone beta is free to install through Apple’s TestFlight.
Is Strangiva on Android?
Not yet. The Android version is coming soon.
Is it for teenagers?
No. Strangiva is only for adults aged 18 and over.
Get the iPhone beta (free, TestFlight)
Strangiva is in public beta on iPhone through Apple’s TestFlight. The public App Store launch is planned for 1 January 2027, and Android is coming soon. Strangiva is only for adults aged 18 and over.