Monkey app alternative for adults: what to look for
In short
Monkey is a random video chat app popular with a young audience, and several parent safety guides flag it as risky for minors. decal is an alternative built for adults only: an account is required, reports are reviewed by a human moderator, the country filter is free, and it runs in the browser and on Android.
Why people look for a Monkey alternative
Monkey is a random video chat app that became popular with a young audience. That audience is precisely the problem for many people: several safety guides written for parents, Internet Matters among them, flag it as risky for minors.
If you are an adult, you may simply want a place where everyone on the other side is an adult too, and where someone actually reads a report. That is the gap decal tries to fill. It is not a place for teenagers: decal is reserved for people aged 18 and over.
decal compared to Monkey
| decal | Monkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Adults only (18+). | Popular with a young audience. |
| Account | Required, via Google or Apple. | Not published. |
| Price | Free. Gender filter only: Decal Premium, €9.99 per month. | Not published. |
| Human review of reports | Every report is reviewed by a moderator. | Not published. |
| Appeal against a suspension | Always possible, answer within 72 hours. | Not published. |
| Where it runs | Browser (iPhone included) and Android app. | Mobile app. |
| Ads | None. | Not published. |
Where we write “Not published”, we did not find a clear public statement from Monkey, so we make no claim either way.
How decal handles safety
- Nudity detection. On the site, nudity is detected in the browser before the video is broadcast. In the Android app, automatic detection alerts the moderation team.
- A human reads every report. In the app you can report or block any of the last five people you met, even after you have moved on.
- Graduated suspensions, always open to appeal. Write to hello@decal.ink and a person answers within 72 hours.
- Private by design. Video goes peer to peer, encrypted, and is never recorded. There is no advertising, and you can delete your account at any time.
Our video chat safety guide explains what to check on any site, not just ours.
What Monkey does better
Monkey has been around longer and has a much larger audience than decal. On a big app you usually find someone to talk to faster. decal is new and small: at some hours you will wait longer for a match, and we would rather tell you now than let you discover it.
How to use decal on your phone
On Android, install decal from Google Play. On iPhone, decal works in Safari at decal.ink, with nothing to install. Sign in with Google or Apple, allow the camera, and start. Swipe or press the decal button to move to the next person. You can chat by text during the call.
Other alternatives we cover
See also apps like Omegle, Azar alternatives, OmeTV alternatives, Chatroulette alternatives and our broader guide to Omegle alternatives.
Monkey, Omegle, OmeTV and Azar are trademarks of their respective owners. decal is not affiliated with any of them.
Common questions
What is the best Monkey alternative?
It depends on what you want, but if you are an adult looking for random video chat with real moderation, decal is one option: adults only, account required, human review of every report, and an appeal for every suspension.
Is Monkey safe for teenagers?
Several safety guides written for parents, Internet Matters among them, flag Monkey as risky for minors. decal is not an option for teenagers either: it is reserved for people aged 18 and over.
Is there an app like Monkey for adults?
Yes. decal is a random video chat reserved for adults. It is available on Android through Google Play and in any browser at decal.ink. On iPhone, decal works in Safari.
Is decal free?
Yes. Video chat and the country filter cost nothing, and there are no ads. Only the gender filter is paid, through Decal Premium at €9.99 per month.
Does decal record video calls?
No. Video goes peer to peer (WebRTC), encrypted, and is never recorded. You can delete your account at any time.
Reviewed on September 29, 2026