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bitchat mesh

bitchat mesh

the sidegroupchat

510 ratings
291 reviews
🌐 Social Networking
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 28, 2025
  • July 31, 2026

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About

Connect with people nearby without needing personal contact information. This app facilitates private, encrypted group chats using Bluetooth mesh technology, making it ideal for local communication without internet access.

✓Local Bluetooth mesh chat
✓No internet required
✓Encrypted private messages
✓Relays messages for range
✓Sidegroupchat functionality
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of bitchat mesh. Based on 510 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Modern, efficient offline communication
  • 🔒Secure and private messaging
  • 👍Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍Useful for areas with poor internet connectivity
  • 👍Innovative use of Bluetooth for decentralized network

Negative things

  • 🐛Unreliable message delivery and sync issues
  • 🐛Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • 🔒Concerns about long-term privacy and security
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What's New in bitchat mesh

1.7.1

July 31, 2026

bitchat 1.7.1 is a security and reliability release. - private photos and voice notes are now encrypted before they travel over bluetooth - stronger identity verification during encrypted handshakes stops impersonation - identity keys are now bound to this device and never sync or transfer — a seized backup or cloned storage no longer yields your keys. your identity stays with the device: switching phones or reinstalling starts fresh - panic wipe is faster, more thorough, and behaves the same every time - a locked phone gives away less - direct messages reliably survive reconnects, bluetooth toggles, and app restarts - persian localization (فارسی) and an in-app language picker - verified badge next to names you've verified; blocked people no longer appear in @-mention suggestions

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Awesome

Only issue is that theres barely any people.. SO LETS GET MORE PEOPLE ON!! Reccomend it to a friend
Akito's smelly feetAkito's smelly feet

Missing features and annoying design choices

Constantly annoys you with the “need BT enabled” notification on every refresh or minimize of the app.
- It needs to be able to run in the background minimized without dropping connectivity and able to send notifications.
- Could use tabs to switch between open/active conversations.
- Fonts and UI are too small with no way to scale adjust anything.
- Encrypted on-device dictionary with auto translate feature would be very useful if built into the app.
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Fishhead9847Fishhead9847

It’s an issue or not?

The app works well for text messages, but I found an issue with media transfer between Android and iPhone. Text messages are delivered normally, but when I send photos or voice messages from Android to iPhone, nothing appears on the iPhone side. I tested on the latest version of the app, and even though the media appears to be sent, it never shows up on the receiving device. Photos and voice messages from iPhone to Android seem to work, but Android to iPhone does not. Please investigate cross-platform media transfer compatibility. Thank you ❤️
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Khalid GuyKhalid Guy

Keep getting notifications about bit chatters nearby, no option to disable it

Why would I care that there is a bit chatter nearby? Why can’t I disable it, but still get notifications for actual chats? This app is made by children…
mike15576mike15576

Best chat app ever

I can use this app with friends at off grid campsites. The signal bounces around the Bluetooth of devices and gets to my friends!
FreemarkitFreemarkit
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Typing input field issues on Mac

Bug

Notifications not working consistently on iOS

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Requested Features

5 requests

Drawing/sketching feature like Pictochat

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Customizable themes and UI options

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Ability to filter messages by favorites or verified users

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Support for file sharing and image transfer

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Integration with cryptocurrency/Bitcoin payments

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FAQ

What does bitchat mesh do?

bitchat mesh allows you to chat with people around you using Bluetooth mesh technology. It creates a decentralized network where messages can be relayed to extend the communication range, all without needing an internet connection or personal contact details like phone numbers or emails.

How does the messaging work without internet?

The app utilizes Bluetooth mesh networking. This means devices can connect directly to each other and relay messages, forming a network that doesn't rely on traditional internet infrastructure. This enables communication even in areas with no Wi-Fi or cellular service.

Are the messages private?

Yes, all messages sent through bitchat mesh are encrypted and private. This ensures that your conversations remain secure and confidential between the participants in the chat.

What are the use cases for this app?

This app is perfect for local group chats at events, festivals, or in situations where internet access is unreliable or unavailable. It's also useful for creating temporary, private communication channels among people in close proximity without the need to exchange personal information.