# Barq Messenger — A real-time chatting app

> A real-time chatting app (iPhone/iPad app by Abdulaziz Almerdasi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq-messenger/id6747184101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abdulaziz Almerdasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753808371)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq-messenger/id6747184101/reviews.md

## What is Barq Messenger?

A chatting app that allows users to send and receive messages in real-time, with features like group chats, media sharing, and push notifications.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.27 — 2026-08-08

Improvements and minor bug fixes.

### 2.0.25 — 2026-07-29

What's New in Barq:
- Improved Arabic (right-to-left) text in messages and the message box, so longer messages read naturally.
- The keyboard now hides when you scroll the chat or tap outside the text field.
- Better contact syncing: newly added contacts now appear on the "Select User" screen, with a clearer prompt when only limited contact access is granted.
- Fixed an issue where some new users didn't appear in your contacts list even after they joined.
- Fixed the profile setup screen being skipped for some users signing in for the first time.
- Smoother, cleaner typing experience.

### 2.0.21 — 2026-07-26

What's New in Barq:
• Added a backup sign-in option: if your verification code doesn't arrive, you can now contact our help desk to receive a secure one-time code and log in.
• Improvements and minor bug fixes.

### 2.0.9 — 2026-07-23

Speak face-to-face. Now with high-definition Audio and Video calling. Connect instantly, stay securely, and enjoy the conversation.

### 1.5.19 — 2026-03-06

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed an issue where some messages appeared unreadable after joining a group chat
• Fixed "Unknown User" names not showing correctly in chats and contact lists
• Fixed encrypted direct messages not loading for some users
• Improved app stability and performance
• Security enhancements and code hardening

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## Related topics

[actualizar messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/actualizar-messenger)

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