# alt.chat — Private messenger via email

> Private messenger via email (iPhone/iPad app by Roman Valchuk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altchat/id6763624908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roman Valchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806076638)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: Albanian, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and 32 more
- Released: 2026-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altchat/id6763624908/reviews.md

## What is alt.chat?

AltChat is a next-generation messenger that works over email. No new account, no phone number — just connect any existing email and start chatting.

PRIVACY BY DEFAULT
All messages are protected with end-to-end encryption (Autocrypt). Conversations are stored only on your device.

WORKS WITH ANY EMAIL
Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or corporate mail — AltChat works with any IMAP/SMTP provider.

VOICE & VIDEO CALLS
Make voice and video calls directly from the chat. Supports picture-in-picture and Bluetooth headsets.

VIDEO NOTES
Record and send short video messages — just like in the most popular messengers.

MEDIA & FILES
Send photos, videos, documents, and voice messages. Share your location.

GROUP CHATS
Create group conversations with anyone who has an email address.

NO ADS, NO TRACKING
No ads, no behavioral analytics, no third-party trackers.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.21 — 2026-06-25

Fresh polish under the hood: better performance, improved stability, and a few quiet fixes you'll feel but won't see. Happy chatting!

### 1.0.15 — 2026-05-14

• Audio notes — record and send voice messages directly in chat
• Video notes — record short video messages with live preview and smooth playback
• In-app update notifications — get notified when a new version is available
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.14 — 2026-05-12

• Audio notes — record and send voice messages directly in chat
• Video notes — record short video messages with live preview and smooth playback
• In-app update notifications — get notified when a new version is available
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.13 — 2026-05-10

• Improved contact discovery — find people by name or username instantly
• Fixed QR code scanning for invite links
• Faster message delivery and improved background sync
• Reduced battery usage during background operation
• Cleaner search experience — no technical messages shown to users
• Under-the-hood stability and performance improvements

### 1.0.12 — 2026-05-08

No release notes.

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