# AWS WickrGov — Protecting communication

> Secure, end-to-end encrypted collaboration for government and regulated organizations. (iPhone/iPad app by Wickr, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-wickrgov/id1669354741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wickr, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/528962157)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.30/5 from 186 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 173 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, German (Germany), Hindi, Russian, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2023-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-wickrgov/id1669354741/reviews.md

## What is AWS WickrGov?

AWS WickrGov is a secure communications service that helps public and commercial organizations collaborate across messaging, calling, file sharing, and screen sharing with end-to-end encryption within the AWS GovCloud U.S.-West Region. AWS GovCloud is designed to host sensitive data, regulated workloads, and address the most stringent U.S. government security and compliance requirements.

AWS WickrGov collaboration offerings:

• Runs in AWS GovCloud U.S-West Region, operated by U.S. personnel 
• Enables adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 
• One-on-one or group messaging: Securely chat with up to 500 Wickr users in a room
• Audio and video calling: Hold conference calls with up to 100 attendees
• Screen sharing and broadcasting: Present with up to 500 participants
• File sharing and saving: Transfer files up to 5GB with unlimited storage
• Configurable ephemeral messaging: Control expiration and burn-on-read timers

AWS WickrGov provides a secure platform for public sector organizations and teams to help manage their sensitive communications.

## Key features

- End-to-end encryption
- Secure messaging (up to 500 users)
- Audio and video calling (up to 100 attendees)
- Screen sharing (up to 500 participants)
- File sharing (up to 5GB)
- Configurable ephemeral messaging

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-wickrgov/id1669354741/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worst App

*2026-08-15*

Out of all the similar messaging apps out there for IL5 use, this is the absolute worst. Hopefully the Navy drops the pilot and goes with a better option!

### 3/5 — Add Clear Cache feature

*2026-07-15*

My app now is over 5GB and I can’t clear that cache in the app and if I delete it or offload it I’ll be PITA to log back in

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-07-14*

This app basically doesn’t work, isn’t intuitive, and is more frustrating than it’s worth. Just use signal….would rate zero if I could.

### 1/5 — Like returning to the Stone Age

*2026-07-10*

Wickr is like returning to the Stone Age in terms of ‘quality of life’, UI, and intuitive features (there are very few features in general, for example no way to copy photos). Put more simply, it’s the electronic application embodiment of everything wrong with the government, so it is very fitting

### 1/5 — Surprised by such high reviews!

*2026-06-20*

AWS scammed everyone here and does not deserve even one single star review. Everything that is a design flaw is deemed by AWS as a user error, and it’s one of the worst designed apps I have ever used. Everyone is being far too kind with their reviews of this godawful app straight from the gates of hell. Thanks a lot, Ross. Absolutely not worth the enormous gobs of money the government paid to use this on my program.

### 1/5 — Ross from AWS

*2026-06-20, version 6.72.8*

Girl, lol. What is this app..? Never again..

### 1/5 — This app is trash

*2026-06-18, version 6.70.4*

If only zero stars was a option. I wish yall luck

### 1/5 — Gubment

*2026-04-26, version 6.70.4*

Big gubment on my phone

### 1/5 — Trash

*2026-04-13, version 6.66.11*

Of course this app would be trash it is ran through Amazon and some government contract (the lowest bidder) I wish you could give 0 stars so the rating is more accurate.

### 1/5 — Too complicated

*2026-04-10, version 6.66.11*

When registering for an account only works half the time cause the app don’t wanna send the email with an invite code

## Frequently asked questions about AWS WickrGov

### What is AWS WickrGov?

AWS WickrGov is a secure communications service designed for public and commercial organizations. It provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calling, file sharing, and screen sharing capabilities within the AWS GovCloud U.S.-West Region, which is built to host sensitive data and meet stringent U.S. government security and compliance requirements.

### What are the key features of AWS WickrGov?

Key features include one-on-one or group messaging for up to 500 users, audio and video calling for up to 100 attendees, screen sharing for up to 500 participants, file sharing with unlimited storage and 5GB per file, and configurable ephemeral messaging with burn-on-read timers.

### Is AWS WickrGov free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is listed as free. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

### Who is the target audience for AWS WickrGov?

The app is specifically targeted towards public sector organizations and teams that handle sensitive communications and need to adhere to strict U.S. government security and compliance regulations, such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

### What makes AWS WickrGov secure?

AWS WickrGov employs end-to-end encryption for all communications, ensuring that messages, calls, and shared files are protected. It also operates within the AWS GovCloud U.S.-West Region, which is designed to meet the highest U.S. government security and compliance standards for sensitive data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.74.9 — 2026-08-20

Thanks for downloading the latest version of AWS WickrGov. 

Updates:
- Message and conversation sync is now available to all users
- When you sign in on a new device, you can choose to bring your history over from an existing device
- General enhancements and bug fixes.

### 6.72.9 — 2026-07-23

Thanks for downloading the latest version of AWS WickrGov.
Updates:
- Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.72.8 — 2026-06-18

Thanks for downloading the latest version of AWS WickrGov. 
Updates: 
- Session Timeout and Consent Banner support. 
- Fixed Dark Mode bot message display. 
- Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.70.4 — 2026-04-23

Thanks for downloading the latest version of AWS WickrGov. 

Updates: 
- Improvement: Dark mode is now available in Appearance settings 
- Improvement: Password complexity requirements are now displayed during account creation 
- Performance improvements & bug fixes

### 6.66.11 — 2026-03-09

Thanks for downloading the latest version of AWS WickrGov. Updates:
- Performance improvements & bug fixes

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