Arattai Messenger

Arattai Messenger

Secure messaging app by Zoho

1.8K ratings
328 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
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Features

Background Location Access

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This secure messaging app facilitates everyday conversations with family and friends, prioritizing privacy and trust. It offers features like end-to-end encryption, direct and group chats, stories, channels, live location sharing, and video meetings. User data is securely stored and never sold, with no advertisements.

✓End-to-end encrypted chats
✓Direct and group messaging
✓Stories for sharing moments
✓Channels for interests
✓Live location sharing
✓Video meetings
✓Chat backup
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What users say

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What's New in Arattai Messenger

1.17.69

October 9, 2026

Better isn't always louder Meaningful improvements, quietly delivered where they count most.

User reviews

Feedback

It’s been a few days since I started using Arattai. I don’t have any major complaints so far. The only feature I feel is missing is a dedicated Links section within individual chats, which would make it much easier to find shared URLs.

Response from developer

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re glad your experience with Arattai has been smooth so far. We’ve noted your request for a dedicated Links section within individual chats and will consider it for future improvements 💛

Need Carplay - Works good, remove few issues and it can be great

Please add Carplay and Android auto support.
Things to work on so I can refer it to others (vs wa):
1. Call quality- its very good but little less than wa, probably an engineer to refactor the code for efficiency and throughput can solve it.
2. following from 1 If network changes then reconnecting takes longer time(vs wa) maybe due to reestablishing e2e?
3. Media upload and share is slow.
4. App fonts and UI need to add engaging placement of elements and fonts etc, it’s functional but not appealing.
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Good start but needs to be improved

Needs improvement especially with respect to media downloading and sharing experience. It’s not at par with WhatsApp. Happy it’s Indian and trying to get others on it but these things need to be improved

Response from developer

Thanks for the honest feedback and support! We’ve noted your suggestions around improving the media downloading and sharing experience, and we’ll continue working to make it smoother and more reliable. We truly appreciate you encouraging others to try Arattai 💛

revised review: Works good, remove few kinks and it can be great

originally had a problem in it jot getting sign in otp overseas but it seems to be fixed now. With wa crossing all limits of user privacy this app needs to succeed. Things to work on so I can refer it to others (vs wa):
1. Call quality- its very good but little less than wa, probably an engineer to refactor the code for efficiency and throughput can solve it.
2. following from 1 If network changes then reconnecting takes longer time(vs wa) maybe due to reestablishing e2e?
3. Media upload and share is slow.
4. App fonts and UI need to add engaging placement of elements and fonts etc, it’s functional but not appealing.
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Privacy and security

Arattai Messenger is a promising alternative to WhatsApp, with a simple interface and useful messaging features. I would like more clarity about how user data, private messages, photos, and videos are protected. Clear information about encryption, data storage, and whether messages are accessible to third parties would help users feel more confident using the app.

I also suggest adding a **“View Once”** feature for photos and videos. This would allow users to send sensitive media that disappears after being viewed, improving privacy and giving users more control over their content.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Unable to verify phone numbers in some regions

Bug

Syncing issues with contacts

Bug

Inconsistent behavior on iOS devices

Bug

Delayed message delivery

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add end-to-end encryption for messages

Feature

Improve contact management and sync

Feature

Implement group call feature

Feature

Add more customization options

Feature

Integrate with other Zoho services

Feature

FAQ

What is Arattai Messenger?

Arattai Messenger is a secure instant messaging application designed for everyday conversations with family and friends. It prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption and ensures that conversations are not stored on servers. The app offers various features for communication and sharing.

What are the key features of Arattai Messenger?

Key features include end-to-end encrypted one-to-one chats, group chats, stories for sharing moments, channels for following interests, live location sharing, video meetings for large groups, and secure chat backup. The app is designed for simplicity and comfort of use.

Is Arattai Messenger free to use?

Yes, Arattai Messenger is a free application. It does not have any advertisements and does not sell user data, ensuring a private and uninterrupted messaging experience for all users.

How does Arattai Messenger ensure user privacy?

Privacy is a core design principle. It features end-to-end encryption for all one-to-one chats, meaning only the sender and receiver can read messages. Encrypted messages are not stored on servers, and user data is securely stored on servers located in India, with no selling of user data.

Who is the target audience for Arattai Messenger?

This app is for anyone who wants to stay connected with their family and friends through private and secure messaging. It's ideal for users who value privacy, trust, and meaningful connections in their digital communications.