# AstraChat - Direct XMPP & VOIP — user reviews > 96 indexed App Store user reviews of AstraChat by Rockliffe Systems, rated 3.00/5 from 28 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrachat-direct-xmpp-and-voip/id923002139/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrachat-direct-xmpp-and-voip/id923002139.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 7 ## Newest reviews (19 of 96) ### 2/5 — Used to work well *2023-06-19, version 2.0.0* I have my own xmpp server prosody running on a pi3. Desktop clients connect fine using pidgin. And this program used to work. Then there was an update, and all attempts to connect fail so I tried deleting and re-creating the ID on this app no luck. I tried uninstalling the app entirely and reinstalling it still no luck. Attempt to connect sit there for so many seconds and then fail. No useful error message nothing in the XMPP server log. If I put in an invalid login and password, it fails immediately so there is a communication attempt which is successful to the point where it fails. They’ve obviously changed something beyond just updating it for the new iOS. If you can get it to work it’s a fine chat program. Good luck. ### 4/5 — Fecha sozinho ao tentar procurar contato *2023-05-22, version 2.0.0* O aplicativo funciona a muito bem, exceto quando tentamos pesquisar um contato, ele fecha sozinho. ### 3/5 — App Crashes *2023-05-05, version 2.0.0* App simple looks good, but it crashes when selecting a contact ### 3/5 — Nice but not enough *2022-11-30, version 2.0.0* Nice application, but without encryption like omemo it become useless. Also a true ipad version is missing ### 2/5 — Worked for years, no more *2022-11-25, version 2.0.0* Hat über Jahre prima mit meinem xmpp-server funktioniert, jetzt nicht mehr. Speichert man den Account neu, hat man Zugriff. Versucht man zu schreiben, geht die App vom Tisch. ### 3/5 — Не работает в групповом чате *2022-11-23, version 2.0.0* Приложение закрывается после отправки сообщения в групповом чате ### 4/5 — Updates *2021-08-28, version 1.6.2* Need more updates to the app don’t have an option to join groups but if you add the same existing group you’ll join it iPhones are not notified of incoming messages unless they are running the app not sure why but other apps I’ve tried have the same issue but what’s the point really androids don’t have this problem but I’ll continue to use this app because I do like it it’s the only universal app across platforms and for that I’m grateful I only use it for my self hosted server I also love the p2p voip feature ### 4/5 — Can you make it fully compatible with ios15? *2021-05-24, version 1.6.2* Not full screen now ### 3/5 — Calls *2021-04-24, version 1.6.2* Calls not work, very old update app ### 4/5 — iPad app? *2021-01-28, version 1.6.2* Any chance for iPad app? ### 4/5 — Good and simple app *2020-04-07, version 1.6.2* Good application but is there any plan to support iphone X screen? ### 1/5 — Poor *2020-04-04, version 1.6.2* Group chats post wrong author name on messages. Different group members have different views on their device of who posted the group messages. Difficult to post as every nickname is taken and no alternatives suggested! ### 2/5 — Ha dejado de funcionar *2020-02-29, version 1.6.2* Se abre un momento y luego se cierra sin más. Antes funcionaba bien. ### 3/5 — Can’t enter pre-establishes conferences *2019-06-24, version 1.5.32* So we have our own xmpp server with conferences/group chats. I can’t get AstraChat to list the existing conferences. When I add a conference, I see the “conference.” but it seems to only allow for creating more conferences instead of allowing entrance into an existing conference. We also use a desktop xmpp client (Spark) and I have no problem with that client. Hence the lower railing. I’ve checked the FAQ and did not see anything about connecting to a conference/group chat you did not creat. ### 4/5 — Group chat working *2019-02-12, version 1.5.32* Our group chat is working fine. Worth trying again now. It’s a relief to use this more secure means. ### 4/5 — Group chat not working *2019-01-22, version 1.5.32* Group chat created by iOS client doesn’t show up on other devices, whether it is iOS or Android. Group chat created by Android client shows up on other devices. Also unable to change password by client. Otherwise seems to work well ### 1/5 — Terrible *2018-12-18, version 1.5.32* I’ve been forced to use this for work instead of what’s app. Doesn’t let you set up groups, if you log out you lose previous chats and groups (if you finally manage to get added to one). Everyone I know has struggled with this thing. How it’s still running is a mystery to me. Stick to what’s app ### 1/5 — Shutting down *2018-11-29, version 1.5.32* App keeps crashing for absolutely no reason ### 1/5 — Nope. *2018-11-14, version 1.5.32* Omemo support isn’t working. App only sends pics to other astrachat users. No multi account support. Unimpressed. It’s almost 2019... where are our decent xmpp options? ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — is this a zombie app? *2025-02-13, version 2.0.0* whenever i try to chat to someone, the app closes permanently. Is there any developer there? hello ### 1/5 — Fails to connect *2024-03-18, version 2.0.0* I can’t even connect to an add account. Useless app. Using IPad Pro bought in July 2023, attempted to use app on March 18th 2024. Please fix! ### 1/5 — Privacy Violation *2024-01-15, version 2.0.0* Sent a picture to one of my contacts. Instead of it going to the person, AstaChat uploaded it to their servers! 🤯😡 It didn’t ask me first. All it says is “Your friend sent an image via AstraChat. Download (the app) at (our website) to see the image.” WHAT A MASSIVE PRIVACY VIOLATION. ### 1/5 — Не открывается *2022-11-12, version 2.0.0* iOS 16.1.1 сразу вылетает. Исправьте, оценку поменяю. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2022-04-18, version 1.6.2* The app open and closes quickly ### 1/5 — Stopped working after IOS update 14,3 *2020-12-30, version 1.6.2* Stopped working after IOS update 14,3 Fix please ### 1/5 — Push Notifications *2020-08-05, version 1.6.2* Still not getting any notifications of messages, I have notifications enabled in the app and have given it permissions via iPhone settings. 1 star as you can’t actually see when you have messages. ### 1/5 — Can’t sign in *2020-07-28, version 1.6.2* How do I sign in ? ### 1/5 — Not fit for purpose *2020-04-23, version 1.6.2* When members of groups send messages not all members of the group see the messages, notifications are really hit and miss forcing you to keep checking the app for any messages which is really not ideal. I have reported this but have not herd anything from the support team. ### 1/5 — Unreliable *2020-04-05, version 1.6.2* Very unreliable client, downloaded something else. Closes sessions all the time. Contacted support and still waiting a response. I would happily pay for this if it were more reliable. Such a shame. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Crash after update *2022-11-12, version 2.0.0* Then try to open any chat. Iph 12 m ### 5/5 — FUNCIONA BASTANTE BIEN!! *2018-07-30, version 1.5.32* FUNCIONA BASTANTE BIEN!! ### 5/5 — Положительный отзыв *2018-02-05, version 1.5.21* Из того, что было «откатано», а «откатано» было не мало, это пожалуй лучшее приложение для jabber. Спасибо разработчикам. Система шифрования под пароль вообще крутая, только многовато шагов надо сделать, что бы снимать пароль. 👍 ### 5/5 — Works as intended *2018-01-09, version 1.5.20* This is a great XMPP app. Should work with any Jabber server. Recommended ### 5/5 — Excellent *2017-02-27, version 1.5.4* Easy to use, reliable. Thank you! ### 5/5 — eine App die auch funktioniert *2017-01-14, version 1.5.4* Hallo zusammen, ich nutze AstraChat in Kombination mit Openfire Software für reine interne Messangerkommunikation. Dies funktioniert tadellos. Nach einer kurzen Eingewöhnungsphase bedient der User genauso gut die App wie Zum Beispiel WhatsApp. Vg ### 5/5 — Buena *2016-12-14, version 1.5.0* Muy buena funciona como debe ser y para lo que fue concebida. ### 5/5 — very good！ *2016-10-09, version 1.4.0* its the best xmpp client I ever used! Must be 5 stars! It is very stable and very easy to set up and use! ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2016-06-29, version 1.3.12* Love it, works great and is lightweight! Good job guys! ### 5/5 — cool app ) *2015-09-08, version 1.2.11* great in use !!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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