# CrowdWire — Chat with no signal. > Decentralized messaging and location sharing via Bluetooth for areas with no signal. (iPhone/iPad app by Side Hat Ventures LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdwire/id6816557000 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Side Hat Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780285239) - Category: Social Networking, Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 27 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Dutch, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian and 18 more - Released: 2026-10-14 - Data updated: 2026-10-26 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdwire/id6816557000/reviews.md ## What is CrowdWire? CrowdWire is messaging that works with no signal. Chat, talk, and find your friends at festivals, campsites, and shows, even when your phone says "No Service". Phones running CrowdWire connect straight to each other over Bluetooth and pass messages along, phone to phone, until they reach your friends. The bigger the crowd, the farther your messages travel. CrowdWire is designed with privacy in mind: messages, voice, and locations are encrypted on your phone, and only the intended recipients can read them. Phones passing them along cannot, and neither can we. Stay connected with no bars You don't need cell service or Wi-Fi. Every CrowdWire phone nearby helps carry your messages, so your crew stays in touch even where the network gives up. Group chat or direct message Make a crew for the people you came with, up to 16 of you, and invite them with a QR code or a link. Chat with the whole crew, or message one friend just between the two of you. You can see when your message is delivered, and how many of your crew it has reached. All your chats in one place Crews and friends are all in one place, with the newest messages first, so you never miss a beat. Pin the chats that matter, mute the ones that don't, and search every message. No sign-up needed No phone number, no email, no password. Pick a name, add a photo if you like, and you're in. Talk to your crew via walkie-talkie Hold the button and talk. Your crew nearby hears you right away, and no one else can: your voice is encrypted with your crew's key before it leaves your phone. Find your friends in the crowd Share your location with your crew, and CrowdWire points the way to each friend, with how far away they are and what they're near, like "near Main Stage". CrowdWire works with Siri, so you can also ask Siri to find your crew. Meet up on the festival map It's simple: download your festival's map if it's on CrowdWire and set up your crew before you go, and you're all set. Stages, water, medical tents, and exits, all saved on your phone. Hold the map to set a meeting spot, and everyone in your crew gets an arrow to it. Organizers can send updates, like a set running late, that reach you even with no signal. Check in with one tap Send a flare: "Come find me", "On my way", "All good", or "Need a hand". "Come find me" and "Need a hand" also show your crew where you are. Send an SOS to your crew Hold the SOS button to alert your crew with your location. It keeps repeating until you end it, shows you who has seen it and who is on the way, and gets through even if they've muted your chat. Siri can open it for you, too. CrowdWire alerts your crew. It does not contact emergency services. When you do have signal Your messages can also travel over the internet, so friends on the other side of the site, or back home, still get them. They stay encrypted end to end. You can turn this off in Settings. Everyone you want to reach needs CrowdWire on their phone, so make your crew before you head out. ## Key features - Offline messaging via Bluetooth - Encrypted voice and text communication - Real-time friend location sharing - Group and direct messaging - Walkie-talkie functionality - Festival map integration - SOS alerts to crew ## Is CrowdWire safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess CrowdWire. ## Is CrowdWire legit? CrowdWire appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for CrowdWire is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdwire/id6816557000/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Finally!!! *2026-10-21* I’ve been looking for an app that lets me text my friends when we go to concerts! Works great! ### 5/5 — Going out essential *2026-10-14* I’ve been looking for an app like this whenever i go out and there’s 0 service in any venues, or even if im at a huge festival! It’s been so easy to use and was super easy to convince my friends to get on. It kinda gives a nice nostalgia feeling of using a walkie talkie! Great bonus. ## Frequently asked questions about CrowdWire ### How does CrowdWire work without a signal? CrowdWire uses Bluetooth to connect phones directly to each other. Messages are passed from phone to phone, creating a mesh network that extends the communication range. The more users nearby, the farther messages can travel, even without traditional cell service or Wi-Fi. ### Is CrowdWire free to use? Yes, CrowdWire is completely free to download and use. It does not require any payment or subscription. ### What devices does CrowdWire support? Currently, CrowdWire is available for iPhones. Support for other devices may be added in future updates. ### How is my privacy protected on CrowdWire? CrowdWire encrypts all messages, voice, and location data on your phone. Only intended recipients can read your communications. Phones that relay messages cannot access their content, and the developers also do not have access to your data. ### Can I share my location with friends on CrowdWire? Yes, you can share your location with your crew. CrowdWire will show you how far away each friend is and what they are near, and you can ask Siri to find your crew. ### What is the age rating for CrowdWire? CrowdWire has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. ### How often is CrowdWire updated? The app was last updated on October 20, 2026, with version 1.2. This suggests a relatively recent update, and users can expect ongoing support and potential new features. ### Does CrowdWire have ads? No, CrowdWire does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy an ad-free experience while communicating. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2026-10-20 - Friends who share their location with you now show on the map, with their photo or initials. Tap one to find them. - Talk now shows how many of your crew can hear you, and who. - When you open a friend's screen, their location updates every few seconds, so the arrow keeps up as you walk. This works when you both share your location with each other. - The arrow now shows up more often when you're close, with a shaded area that shows how sure it is. When someone is too close to point to, CrowdWire tells you how far around to look. - "Last seen" now includes the day, not just the time. - CrowdWire no longer shows notifications while it's open. An SOS still makes a sound. - Notifications now show who wrote and what they said. To keep that off your lock screen, turn on Hide message previews on the You tab. - People without a photo now show their initials. - The support email has been updated. ### 1.1 — 2026-10-17 - The new Friends tab shows which way each friend is and how far away they are, if they share their location with you. You choose which friends see yours. - Press and hold a message to react with a heart, a thumbs up, and more. - You can see when a nearby friend is typing. - Your QR code is now on the You tab, so it's easier for friends to add you. - New messages no longer hide behind the keyboard. - Adding back a friend who deleted and reinstalled CrowdWire works more reliably, and you can move your old chat to their new one. - Festival guides are gone. The map works anywhere without them. ### 1.0 — 2026-10-14 No release notes. ## More apps by Side Hat Ventures LLC - [Swipebrief](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipebrief/id6780285237) - [Block Wreck!: Block Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-wreck-block-puzzle/id6789738968) All apps by Side Hat Ventures LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/6780285239 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-26.*