Find the watch-party app that fits your night
For a movie date, a familiar group or a larger online event, start with what you want to watch and how you want to talk. The right choice is the one everyone can actually use.
At a glance
| Tool | What to compare | A useful starting point |
|---|---|---|
| LofiCouch | Up to four; free voice/text; sign-in required | A small private movie night |
| Teleparty | Free and Premium chat features; device options | Supported-service streaming parties |
| Rave | Android and Windows apps; no longer on Apple's App Store | Groups on Android or Windows |
| Scener | Premium audio/video; rooms and theaters | Camera chat or an event format |
| Watch2Gether | Playlists, webcam support and account-free room creation | Shared video discovery |
| Kosmi | Voice and video chat, games and screen sharing | A wider browser hangout |
Four questions to settle before choosing
- Access. Can everyone open the same title on the devices they have?
- Group size. A private room for a few, or a larger audience?
- Conversation. Do you want text, voice or camera chat?
- Cost and setup. What needs an account, extension or paid plan?
Where LofiCouch fits
LofiCouch is a cozy private room for you and up to three people you love, in exact frame-by-frame sync with built-in voice and text chat. Everyone signs in, and hosting is free with no credit card. So is the extension.
YouTube and Google Drive play right in LofiCouch on any device. Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and Crunchyroll join on desktop with the free extension, with each person on their own account. Video calls are coming soon. Here's what everyone needs.
Read the full comparisons
- Teleparty Conversation, setup and group size.
- Rave Off Apple's App Store: iPhone, Mac and Drive.
- Scener Small voice rooms or camera chat and events.
- Watch2Gether Accounts, playlists and conversation.
- Kosmi A focused watch party or a wider hangout.
Questions before you choose
Is LofiCouch only for couples?
Not at all. It is for anyone missing someone: partners, best friends, family and small groups of up to four.
Which watch-party app is best?
There is no single best option for every group. Decide on the title, devices, group size and conversation features first.
Does free hosting include a streaming subscription?
Hosting and the extension are free, with no credit card. Each person watches streaming services on their own account.
Make your next movie night a little closer
Pick something everyone can watch, open your room and send the link to your partner or friends. Start with a short video to say hi, then settle in for the main film. The next best thing to being on the same couch.