# CHATeau - smart messenger with group chats

> Real-time iPhone messenger for group and private text chats with media sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by VLADYSLAV YERSHOV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chateau-smart-messenger-with-group-chats/id1126405527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VLADYSLAV YERSHOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/879767497)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.4 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2016-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chateau-smart-messenger-with-group-chats/id1126405527/reviews.md

## What is CHATeau?

This is a full native iPhone messenger to create realtime, text-based group or private chats with a lot of functions. CHATeau reshapes communication around the globe, bringing you closer to your family, friends, and loved ones - for FREE.

Group chats: Create groups for the people you message most. Name them, set group photos and keep them all in one place. Enjoy group chats with your contacts so you can easily stay in touch with your friends or family.

Photos and videos: Shoot videos and snap selfies or other photos right from the app and send them with one tap. Send and receive photos, videos, and Voice Messages. 

Even more ways to message: 
Bring your conversations to life with stickers. 
Use your camera roll photos and videos without leaving the conversation - then choose the perfect ones to send.
Record voice messages when you have more to say.

Extra features:
Know when people have seen your messages.
Search for people and groups to quickly get back to them.
Stay logged in so you never miss a message. With CHATeau, you're always logged in so you don't miss messages. No more confusion about whether you're logged in or logged out. 

FEATURES

Live chat between multiple devices
Group chat functionality
Private chat functionality
Single or Multiple recipients
Full realtime actions - latency less than 100 ms
Push notification support
Login with Email
Login with Facebook
Sending text messages
Sending pictures
Sending videos
Sending audio messages
Sending current location
Sending stickers
Sending large emojis
MD5 checksum for media messages
Media message reload option
Media files local cache
End-to-end AES-256 encryption
Dynamic password generation
Cache cleanup (automatic, manual)
Media donwload settings
Auto save media possibility
Typing indicator
Message delivery receipts
Message read receipts
Saving picture messages to device
Saving video messages to device
Saving audio messages to device
Deleting read and unread messages
Realtime recent view for ongoing chats
Archived conversation view for archived chats
Map view for shared locations
Picture view for pictures
Picture, video and audio upload progress indicator
Video length limit possibility
Arbitrary message sizes
Data detectors - phone numbers, links, dates
Timestamps possibilities
Smooth animations
Send/Receive sound effects
and much more!

ENJOY CHATeau!

## Key features

- Real-time group and private chats
- Send photos, videos, and voice messages
- Stickers and large emojis
- Message read receipts
- End-to-end AES-256 encryption
- Push notifications
- Always logged in


## Frequently asked questions about CHATeau

### What is CHATeau?

CHATeau is a native iPhone messenger designed for real-time, text-based group and private chats. It offers features like media sharing, stickers, and voice messages to enhance communication.

### Is CHATeau free to use?

Yes, CHATeau is completely free to use. The app is available at no cost to all users.

### What devices does CHATeau support?

CHATeau is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed as a full native iPhone messenger.

### How secure is CHATeau?

CHATeau uses end-to-end AES-256 encryption for media messages and dynamic password generation to ensure secure communication. It also provides message delivery and read receipts.

### Does CHATeau have ads?

No, CHATeau does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted messaging experience.

### How often is CHATeau updated?

The latest version of CHATeau is 1.9, last updated on September 22, 2016. Further update frequency information is not available.

### Can I share my location with CHATeau?

Yes, CHATeau allows you to send your current location within conversations. The app also features a map view for shared locations.

### What kind of media can I send with CHATeau?

You can send photos, videos, and voice messages with CHATeau. The app also supports sending stickers and large emojis to liven up your conversations.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.9 — 2016-09-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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