# Checkered Chat — Notes and stickers in QR codes

> Create scannable QR codes from your text notes with advanced sharing features. (iPhone/iPad app by HoneyWired LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkered-chat/id6815056031 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HoneyWired LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828456802)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-11-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkered-chat/id6815056031/reviews.md

## What is Checkered Chat?

Write a note. Turn it into a QR code. Stick it on something.

Checkered Chat makes QR codes out of your own words. There is no account, no inbox and no server — the code is the message. Print it on a sticker, hold up your screen, drop it into a conversation, or tape it to a lunchbox.

TWO NOTES, ONE CODE
Decoy mode puts two notes in the same code: a short plain one and a longer one underneath. An ordinary camera shows the plain note. Checkered Chat shows both. It is the party trick of the app — the birthday card that scans as "Happy birthday" for the whole table and as something better for the person it is for.

LOCK IT WITH A RIDDLE
"What did we have for breakfast?" Whoever knows the answer opens it. Capitals and punctuation don't matter, because nobody remembers their own punctuation. Or use a passphrase, taken exactly as typed.

SPLIT IT ACROSS SEVERAL CODES
Choose the arithmetic and hand the pieces out: any three of five open the note, any two open nothing. Good for treasure hunts, group gifts, and anything worth assembling.

PLAY A LONG ONE AS A SEQUENCE
A note too long for one code becomes a set of frames the other phone catches in any order, with a ring that fills as they arrive.

WRITE ONE IN MESSAGES
The iMessage app is a whole composer, not a share button: write it in the drawer and it goes straight into the conversation. Anyone who has Checkered Chat taps it and reads it, no camera involved. Everyone else sees a code they can point a camera at.

SHOW ONE ON YOUR WATCH
Send a code from your phone to your wrist, or write a short one there with dictation. Pin the ones you use often, and a widget in the Smart Stack or on your watch face opens straight into them.

PRINT IT PROPERLY
Sticker sheets measured from the manufacturers' own published templates, exported as vector PDFs so a two-inch sticker is two inches. An alignment page and half-millimeter nudges for printers that drift. Module shapes, color and frames, with a meter that tells you whether it will still scan before you spend a sheet finding out.

CLEAR THE SCREEN
Show a code for five seconds and it clears itself. Turn the phone face-down and it is gone. Nothing is kept unless you ask for it to be.

Every code carries text and only text. Nothing in a Checkered Chat code is a link, so one handed to you by a stranger has nowhere to take you. Nothing is uploaded, because there is nowhere to upload it to.

A lock here is a party game, not a safe. Anyone holding the code can keep guessing for as long as they like, and we would rather say so now than let you find out later.

It is for notes worth finding: a card, a clue, something you would rather hand over than send.

Free: reading any code, writing open and locked ones, and showing them. One payment — no subscription — unlocks two-note codes, split sets, animated sets, shapes and frames, and sticker sheets. The first three codes you make in any of those are on the house.

## Key features

- Text to QR code conversion
- Decoy mode for hidden messages
- Riddle or passphrase locking
- Split codes for treasure hunts
- Sequential codes for long messages
- iMessage integration
- Apple Watch support
- Printable sticker sheet export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Checkered Chat safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Checkered Chat.

## Is Checkered Chat legit?

Checkered Chat appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Checkered Chat is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkered-chat/id6815056031/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun for scavenger hunts

*2026-11-04*

Made a bunch of stickers with clues and riddles to finding the next one for a birthday party scavenger hunt. The kids loved it!

## Frequently asked questions about Checkered Chat

### How does Checkered Chat work?

Checkered Chat converts your typed notes into QR codes. These codes can then be shared physically or digitally. The app offers various modes to enhance how your message is presented and accessed.

### What are the advanced features unlocked with a purchase?

A one-time purchase unlocks features like decoy mode (two notes in one code), riddle or passphrase locking, split codes for group sharing, animated sequences for long messages, custom module shapes, and printable sticker sheets.

### Can I use Checkered Chat offline?

Yes, Checkered Chat operates without accounts or servers, meaning the QR code itself is the message. This allows for offline use when generating or scanning codes.

### Is Checkered Chat safe for children?

Checkered Chat is rated for ages 4+ and is suitable for children. The app emphasizes privacy by not linking codes to external websites and not uploading any data.

### How often is Checkered Chat updated?

The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, with version 1.0.1. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent development activity.

### Does Checkered Chat have ads?

No, Checkered Chat does not contain advertisements. The core functionality is free, with optional features available through a one-time purchase.

### What devices are supported by Checkered Chat?

Checkered Chat is available on iPhone and Apple Watch. This allows for convenient note creation and sharing across your Apple ecosystem.

### What is the user sentiment for Checkered Chat?

Based on the provided data, Checkered Chat has a perfect 5.0-star rating from one review, indicating very positive initial user sentiment.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-11-03

Unlock everything now has its own button in About, so the one-time purchase is easy to find. It used to appear only when you reached for one of the features it covers.

Reading any code is still free, and so is writing open and locked ones.

### 1.0 — 2026-11-02

No release notes.

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