Independent app review · Last checked 31 August 2026
Hay Video Chat Review
Hay is an app-led social video service combining random calls, text, matching filters and real-time translation. The Android listing confirms in-app purchases and a 17+ rating.
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Account required
Registration described in privacy policy
Browser access
Marketing site; core service is app-led
Android / iOS
Android confirmed; iOS not confirmed
1v1 video
Available
Text chat / rooms
Available
Friend or reconnect feature
Friend connections promoted
Country filter
Location filter available
Gender filter
Available
What is Hay?
Overview
Hay is a real-time video chat mobile application for meeting people internationally.
Its official site and Google Play listing promote video, text, translation, visual effects and customizable gender or location matching.
How does Hay work?
Access and usage
The verified Android flow requires installing the app and registering before using its social features.
Users can start live video or text conversations and use matching preferences; availability and price can vary by account and region.
Advantages and limitations
What stands out
Hay advantages
- Real-time translation is a central, documented feature.
- Gender and region filters are described in the official Android listing.
- Both video and text communication are supported.
Hay limitations
- The official public sources do not give a complete current price table.
- An iOS listing was not confirmed during this check.
- Browser pages market the service, but the core product is described as a mobile app.
Hay vs Meetchi
Comparison
Tips
Tips for using random video chat apps
Do not share your address, phone number, workplace or payment details.
Leave immediately if a conversation becomes aggressive, sexual or manipulative.
Use block and report tools when someone breaks the rules.
Assume that anything shown on camera could be recorded by the other person.
Stay aware of what is visible behind you before turning on your camera.
Use adult-only platforms responsibly and follow each service’s current rules.
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