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A privacy-focused messaging app offering secure, end-to-end encrypted communication with an ephemeral relay system. It ensures messages are deleted after delivery, leaving no server trace. Connect instantly via QR code scanning without revealing personal information.
✓End-to-end encryption (E2EE)
✓Ephemeral relay system
✓Anonymous peer-to-peer communication
✓Secure media sharing
✓Instant QR code pairing
✓Local-only chat history storage
✓Message deletion on both ends
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What's New in AdHoc DM
1.0.4
May 23, 2026
- Added dashboard walkthrough - Updated UI to be more efficient - Added better support for small displays
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What is AdHoc DM?
AdHoc DM is a secure, privacy-first messaging application that uses end-to-end encryption and an ephemeral relay system. It ensures your messages are private, decentralized, and leave no trace on any server after delivery.
How does AdHoc DM ensure privacy?
AdHoc DM employs true end-to-end encryption using X25519 Diffie-Hellman for key exchange and 256-bit AES-GCM for content. It also uses an ephemeral relay system where messages are deleted from the relay once delivered, ensuring zero server footprint.
Can I use AdHoc DM anonymously?
Yes, AdHoc DM allows for total anonymity. It does not require phone numbers, email addresses, or linking to social media. Communication is done via anonymous peer-to-peer identifiers.
How do I connect with friends on AdHoc DM?
You can establish a secure, encrypted channel instantly by scanning a friend's QR code. This feature allows for quick and easy pairing without sharing personal information.
Is my chat history stored on AdHoc DM servers?
No, AdHoc DM uses local-only storage for your chat history, secured on your device using sqflite. Your history is never uploaded to the cloud, ensuring it remains private.
Does AdHoc DM have ads?
AdHoc DM is ad-free. The application is designed with user privacy and a clean experience as top priorities, meaning no advertisements will interrupt your conversations.
What devices is AdHoc DM available on?
AdHoc DM is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is built with a modern, clean interface designed for ease of use on these platforms.
How often is AdHoc DM updated?
AdHoc DM was last updated on May 23, 2026, with version 1.0.4. The developer, Tall Oaks Ventures, LLC., focuses on maintaining reliability and code integrity through its feature-first layered architecture.