# Air Chat — Encrypted Bluetooth Messenger

> Encrypted Bluetooth messenger for nearby text communication without internet. (iPhone/iPad app by Zachary Gemmell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-chat/id583584427 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zachary Gemmell](https://appshunter.io/developer/580717279)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-chat/id583584427/reviews.md

## What is Air Chat?

Air Chat™ lets you send secure encrypted text messages to your nearby friends via Bluetooth without needing a data plan or wifi. Air Chat™ automatically detects people using the app around you and lets you start chatting. All conversations can be easily resumed when devices reconnect. Bluetooth notifications work in the background to alert you of new messages.

## Key features

- Encrypted text messaging
- Bluetooth connectivity
- No data or Wi-Fi needed
- Automatic user detection
- Resume conversations
- Background notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-chat/id583584427/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple et efficace

*2026-05-29*

Enfin! Rapide et fonctionnel dans l’avion! Merci!

### 4/5 — Nice

*2026-01-23*

Приложение удобное, но было бы классно, если бы его адаптировали под новые iOS и добавили создание локальной сети и групповые чаты.

### 4/5 — Обновите

*2026-01-19*

Обновите пожалуйста приложение под новые устройства, чтобы оно работало на весь экран и добавьте русский язык.
Спасибо

### 5/5 — Хорошая идея и реализация

*2025-11-19*

Добавьте поддержку свежих версий iOs

### 1/5 — Messages doesn’t work

*2025-08-31, version 3.1.1*

Three other doesn’t see my messages

### 4/5 — Good, but can be great!

*2025-08-15*

Works great, but needs redesign for new screens and actual iOS

### 4/5 — Приложение нормальное, но, постоянно требует включить Bluetooth даже когда не нужно,   бесит

*2025-07-31, version 3.1.1*

р

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2025-07-28, version 3.1.1*

easy and useful

### 1/5 — а

*2024-11-09*

как добавить друзей?

### 4/5 — Удобно, но возобновите ведение приложения.

*2023-08-23*

Удобный мессенджер когда нет интернета. Например поговорить на особенные темы в поезде с соседями. Но иногда не все сообщения доходят как в одну так и в другую сторону. Из-за того что приложение не обновлялось уже 5 лет, то оформление супер старое, очень не обычно видеть это в современных реалиях(я считаю это плюсом если что, ностальгия). Но а так всё понравилось, спасибо!

## Frequently asked questions about Air Chat

### What is Air Chat?

Air Chat is a mobile application that allows you to send secure, encrypted text messages to friends who are physically near you using Bluetooth technology. It operates without the need for a data plan or Wi-Fi connection, making it ideal for situations where internet access is unavailable.

### How does Air Chat work?

The app utilizes Bluetooth to discover and connect with other users running Air Chat in close proximity. Once connected, you can send and receive encrypted text messages. Conversations can be easily resumed when devices reconnect, and background notifications alert you to new messages.

### Is Air Chat free to use?

Yes, Air Chat is completely free to use. The application does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a straightforward and cost-free messaging experience.

### What are the main benefits of using Air Chat?

The primary benefit is the ability to communicate securely and privately with people nearby without needing an internet connection. This is particularly useful for maintaining contact in remote areas, during network outages, or when trying to conserve mobile data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2017-09-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added crash reporting

### 3.1 — 2015-05-14

Fixed a bug that caused connectivity issues
Added retry scheme for more reliable messaging
Fixed a bug that caused crash when app was in background

Same version of the app required to communicate

### 3.0.1 — 2015-05-06

Fixed a bug that was causing message bubbles to be unreadable.
Fixed a bug that prevented users from reconnecting.
Fixed a bug that caused longer messages to be scrambled.

### 3.0 — 2015-04-23

Updated for iOS 8

### 2.0 — 2013-02-12

No More Ads!!!

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