App snapshot
Zello is a free, cross-platform push-to-talk app that turns your phone or computer into a virtual walkie-talkie so you can communicate with friends. Created by Metalink, it is categorized under communication tools and more specifically as an internet-based connection manager.
Compatibility and language options
Zello supports multiple platforms and is also available for BlackBerry devices. The application is reported as compatible with Windows 2000 and other legacy Windows releases.
- German
- Spanish
- English
Version details and footprint
The current listed release is version 1.33.0.0, with the most recent update published on May 8, 2013. Zello is lightweight and requires less disk space than the average program in the communication software category.
Usage statistics
Since being added to the catalog in 2011, Zello has accumulated 796,206 downloads in total. In the most recent week on record it registered 17 downloads. The app is particularly popular in Thailand, Indonesia, and Greece.
Alternatives and further information
If you’re exploring similar tools, consider apps in the “walkie-talkie” space that offer free, push-to-talk capabilities and multi-platform support. For additional details on Zello’s features and compatibility, consult the app’s listing or official site.
Technical
- Windows
- Arabic
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Turkish
- Free