Compare Twice with other calling and messaging apps in the UAE
Side by side comparisons to help you choose the right app to message and call in the UAE, with sources for every claim about other apps.
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Twice vs Botim: calling and messaging in the UAE
Both Twice and Botim let you make voice and video calls in the UAE without a VPN. Botim is a widely used calling app that also offers payments and money transfers, while Twice focuses on meeting and staying in touch with the people around you.
Twice vs WhatsApp in the UAE: messaging and calls
As of 2026, WhatsApp messaging works in the UAE, but WhatsApp voice and video calls are restricted without a VPN. Twice offers messaging plus voice and video calls designed to work in the UAE without a VPN, and lets you see the people around you.
Twice vs FaceTime in the UAE: video and voice calls
As of 2026, FaceTime audio and video calls are restricted in the UAE without a VPN, and FaceTime is built into Apple devices only. Twice works on both iPhone and Android, with voice and video calls designed to work in the UAE without a VPN.
How we compare
We only use public, verifiable information about other apps, taken from their official websites and from UAE media and regulator sources. Each page lists its sources and its last update date.
Every app on these pages has its strengths. Many people use several of them together, and that is perfectly fine.