Azar: review, limits and a 15+ alternative
Active, gem-based mobile app
Azar is one of the most downloaded random video chat apps in the world, with real strengths: country and language filters, built-in translation. But the economy runs on paid gems that pace your usage, and signup is mandatory. PLOXX never charges for matching or the core filters, and asks for no account.
| Feature | PLOXX | Azar |
|---|---|---|
| No signup | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Video chat | ✅ | ✅ |
| Text chat | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Language filter | ❌ | ✅ |
| Auto translation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Persistent friends | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Levels and badges | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Active moderation | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Mobile-friendly | ✅ | ✅ |
| No dark patterns | ✅ | ❌ |
About Azar
Azar is one of the most downloaded random video chat apps in the world. It popularised two strong ideas: country and language filters, and automatic translation mid-conversation.
Its economy runs on purchasable gems used to unlock filters and re-roll matches. Signup is mandatory, and heavy use implies paying.
What it does well
- Effective country and language filters, genuinely solving the language barrier.
- Built-in translation during the conversation, a great idea.
- Huge user base: never any waiting.
Where it falls short
- Paid gem economy that paces your usage.
- Mandatory signup.
- No identifiable French-speaking community or full FR interface.
- No option to stay behind an avatar.
Our verdict
Azar is the most technically accomplished competitor, and its language filters are a real asset. But you will pay for what PLOXX gives away (chat translation), and you must create an account. PLOXX also adds the avatar, persistent friends and age separation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Azar free?
Only partly: paid gems unlock filters and re-roll matches. On PLOXX, automatic chat translation is free without limit.
Does Azar translate conversations?
Yes, one of its genuine strengths. PLOXX also translates the chat automatically, into each person's own language.
Do you need an account for Azar?
Yes. PLOXX works without signup: an anonymous ID is generated in your browser.