A recent app called Houseparty has blown up because it's a simple and super fast Facetime-like group, and it doesn't discriminate based off of the phone you have! Basically, you can "Facetime" with one, two, three, four or even up to seven of your friends, even those who refuse to become "Team iPhone."

When you and your friends are both on the app you see each other instantly. The days of the awkward waiting for "connecting" to cease are over. Your friends automatically pop up on your phone. You are even given the option of having the app alert you when your friends are on the app so that you never miss an opportunity to talk! Don't worry, if you want to mute someone so you don't get an "In the House" notification, no one will ever know and you can still say wassup anytime.

Why do college kids love this app? You can talk to your friend who goes to school in Utah but also to your friend who goes to school in Virginia, and you obviously can't leave out the friend in New Hampshire so they can join too. The party never stops with this app – the more friends the merrier!

To add, it's a free app so there really is no excuse not to download it. It is far better than Skype because multiple people can participate. Also, Houseparty is a lot more user-friendly on your cell phone compared to Skype. In comparison to Oovoo, users have found the Houseparty experience more enjoyable. Houseparty is a more lightweight (pardon the party reference) and is far more comfortable than other formal video chatting apps.

Since college students have minimal time when it comes to anything, Houseparty is the perfect app because it allows you to quickly get in and out of a conversation. You can leave the conversation whenever you want and hop in when your schedule fits.

Another great application for Houseparty is to do homework with a group if you can't meet up. Whether it's to study or do your math homework, Houseparty helps you get your work done faster because you can have multiple people instead of just one input.

Overall, Houseparty is the latest and most comfortable form of video chatting. A huge amount of people have already joined the party, will you?