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Looking for a Monkey alternative or apps like Monkey? 1on1Chat opens in Safari, Chrome or any modern browser: press Start now for a random video call with a girl, or pick one from her profile. No email is needed to start, and you can add it to your home screen like an app.
Many people go looking after trying to download Monkey on an iPhone and finding nothing there. Apple removed it from the App Store over safety concerns, as reported by AVG and Internet Matters. Monkey still exists — on Android, and in a web version for iOS and desktop — but the removal left a lot of iPhone users, and plenty of adults wary of its safety record, searching for something else.
What Monkey is and who runs it
Monkey is a random video and text chat created by Ben Pasternak and Isaiah Turner, reportedly around 2016. It became known for very short timed matches — 15 seconds, historically — before you decided whether to keep talking. In December 2017 HOLLA Group acquired it, according to VentureBeat and Crunchbase — see our HOLLA alternative for that app.
Today Monkey’s official site offers an Android app plus a web version on iOS and desktop, with automated moderation and video relayed through the cloud. You sign in with a one-tap social login; reviews name Google, Facebook or Apple. Pricing is not shown on the official page, though reviews mention a Monkey Plus subscription at about $9.99 a month and an in-app currency called Bananas.
Why Monkey left the App Store — and why that matters to you
AVG and Internet Matters both report that Apple pulled Monkey over safety concerns. Reviews also describe its age checks as weak, which is why online-safety guides such as AVG’s still cover it. That history is the main reason adults look for an alternative: they want a service that is clearly built for grown-ups, with an 18+ gate up front.
The other reason is practical. If you are on an iPhone, the native app is gone, and the social login ties the service to one of your big accounts. Some people would rather not connect Google, Facebook or Apple to a video chat at all. Our guide to whether random video chat is safe covers what to think about before you pick one.
Monkey or 1on1Chat: how they compare
| What you get | Monkey | 1on1Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not on the official page; reviews cite Monkey Plus about $9.99/month | Free matches to start, then coins; VIP optional |
| Email / account to start | 1-tap social login (Google, Facebook or Apple per reviews) | No email needed; email only to top up coins |
| Who you meet | Random people; 18+ per reviews, weak age checks reported | Girls who host on the platform; 18+ age gate |
| Choose who to call | Check provider | Yes — random match or call from her profile |
| Voice-only option | Check provider | Yes, plus text chat |
| Platforms | Android app; web on iOS and desktop | Any modern browser; installable to your home screen |
Monkey details checked on 23 September 2026 from its official site, AVG and Internet Matters coverage, VentureBeat and public reviews; features change — check monkey.app for current details. 1on1Chat is not affiliated with Monkey or HOLLA.
When Monkey might still suit you
- You are on Android and like quick, timed matches that keep things moving.
- You want a general audience to chat with, not a site built around girls.
- You are happy to sign in with a social account for speed.
- You enjoy text chat with strangers as much as video.
Why 1on1Chat works on an iPhone
1on1Chat never depended on an app store. It runs in Safari like any website, and you can tap Share → Add to Home Screen to get an icon that opens full-screen — see our video call app for how that works. The same goes for Android and desktop browsers.
There is no social login either. A guest session starts when you press Start now, and you only add an email if you top up coins. The girl you talk to sees your camera, your display name and what you say — not your email, phone number or account details. If you want to warm up first, start with voice chat with girls and switch the camera on later.
On iPhone, allow camera and microphone access for Safari when asked — that is the only permission you need.
Replacing Monkey on your phone
- 1
Open 1on1Chat in your mobile browser
Confirm you are 18+. No social account to connect.
- 2
Add it to your home screen
Optional, but it then opens like an app — no store download involved.
- 3
Start now or pick a girl
Random match with Next to skip, or browse profiles and call someone directly.
Questions, answered
Why was Monkey removed from the App Store?
AVG and Internet Matters report that Apple removed Monkey over safety concerns. It is still available on Android and as a web version on iOS and desktop, per its official site.
Is Monkey free?
Monkey’s official page does not list prices. Reviews mention a Monkey Plus subscription at about $9.99 a month and a Bananas currency. 1on1Chat gives you free matches to start, then uses coins.
Does Monkey require sign-up?
Yes — Monkey uses a one-tap social login. On 1on1Chat no email is needed to start, and no social account is connected.
What are the best apps like Monkey for iPhone?
Browser-based services avoid the App Store question entirely. We rank the wider field in the best random video chat sites, and our alternatives list covers more brands.
Is there an app like Monkey with girls only?
1on1Chat is built around one-on-one calls with girls who host on the platform. See Azar vs Monkey if you are weighing the bigger random apps too.