# FluffyChat — Secure  matrix  Communication

> Open source, secure, decentralized Matrix messenger app with rich features. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Kussowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluffychat/id1551469600 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Kussowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588770462)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2021-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluffychat/id1551469600/reviews.md

## What is FluffyChat?

FluffyChat is an open source, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app. The app is easy to use but secure and decentralized.

Features:

- Send all kinds of messages, images and files
- Voice messages
- Location sharing
- Push notifications
- Unlimited private and public group chats
- Public channels with thousands of participants
- Feature rich group moderation including all matrix features
- Discover and join public groups
- Material You design
- Hides complexity of Matrix IDs behind simple QR codes
- Custom emotes and stickers
- Spaces
- Compatible with Element, Nheko, NeoChat and all other Matrix apps
- End to end encryption
- Encrypted chat backup
- Emoji verification & cross signing

... and much more.

FluffyChat comes with a dream!

Imagine a world where everyone can choose the messenger they like and is still able to chat with all of their friends.
A world where there are no companies spying on you when you send selfies to friends and lovers.
And a world where apps are made for fluffyness and not for profit.

## Key features

- Send messages, images, and files
- Voice messages and location sharing
- Unlimited private and public group chats
- Public channels with thousands of participants
- End-to-end encryption
- Encrypted chat backup
- Discover and join public groups

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluffychat/id1551469600/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Full bugs

*2026-08-20*

This new version is awful and destroyed everything that was working smoothly, chat doesn’t get seen when you open them, crashes in syncing messages, delayed notifications, and so much more , i’m disappointed in fluffy chat and switching to element

### 4/5 — Gut aber mit Schwachstellen

*2026-08-20*

Ein wirklich gut organisierter Matrix Client, mein Favorit am Handy. Leider gibt es immer wieder Probleme mit nicht verschwindenden Benachrichtigungs-Badges bei gelöschten Nachrichten im verschlüsselten Chat. Auch funktioniert das Teilen von mehreren Bildern nur halb gut. Es gibt also Luft nach oben.

### 4/5 — Nice app with flaws

*2026-08-17*

Love the app, thanks for the effort and time put into it. However, for some reason the app always shows the red numbers indicating notifications although there are none. Also, audio/video calls do not work, i am not sure why :(
Anyways, nice work!

### 3/5 — Notification badge issues

*2026-07-21*

Always shows unread messages, despite all being read. 

Past versions didn’t have this issue

### 5/5 — Находка

*2026-06-30*

Единственный для матрикса, у которого работает поиск по сообщениям!

### 4/5 — Пропали push уведомления в версии 2.7

*2026-06-27*

Приложение норм, развернул домашний сервер, все что мне нужно работало идеально, но с последним обновлением пропали push уведомления.

### 5/5 — Copy Paste image

*2026-06-24*

add copy paste image function and my life is yourssss

### 5/5 — Ratings?

*2026-05-23*

I don’t get the bad ratings, this app is (up to my current testing) the best looking and easiest to read matrix app. Thanks for the great work!

### 4/5 — Best matrix BUT….

*2026-05-13*

So far this is the smoothest running matrix client ive tried on IOS and MacOS. My only complaint would be that there is no setting to show/hide the user list of a chatroom with out going in to settings and checking that way.

### 1/5 — I can’t connect to my locally hosted instance?

*2026-04-16, version v2.5.1*

I can connect to it just fine with safari or a web browser but this app just does nothing.

## Frequently asked questions about FluffyChat

### What is FluffyChat?

FluffyChat is an open-source, nonprofit, and secure messenger app that utilizes the decentralized Matrix protocol. It allows users to communicate with anyone on the Matrix network, regardless of which client they use.

### What are the key features of FluffyChat?

Key features include sending various message types like images and files, voice messages, location sharing, unlimited group chats, public channels, and robust group moderation. It also offers end-to-end encryption, encrypted chat backup, and compatibility with other Matrix clients.

### Is FluffyChat free to use?

Yes, FluffyChat is a free application. It is developed as an open-source, nonprofit project, meaning there are no costs associated with using its core messaging features.

### What devices is FluffyChat compatible with?

FluffyChat is designed to be compatible with a wide range of devices and platforms. It works seamlessly with Element, Nheko, NeoChat, and all other applications that support the Matrix protocol.

### How does FluffyChat ensure privacy and security?

FluffyChat prioritizes user privacy through end-to-end encryption for all communications and offers encrypted chat backups. It also supports emoji verification and cross-signing to ensure the identity of your contacts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.3 — 2026-08-22

Fixed a bug where the app gets unresponsible when receiving multiple push notifications at the same time.

### 2.9.2 — 2026-08-19

Fixed a bug where the push notification show a debug message.

### 2.9.0 — 2026-08-17

FluffyChat 2.9.0 updates underlying libraries, fixed a lot of bugs and improves the UX.

### 2.8.0 — 2026-07-20

Improved timeline design, implement biometrics for app lock and a lot of bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.7.2 — 2026-06-23

Fixing send videos and improve visibility of message authors.

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## More apps by Christian Kussowski

- [Fun With Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-with-kanji/id1612260427)
- [islieb Comic Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islieb-comic-reader/id1634634091)

All apps by Christian Kussowski: https://appshunter.io/developer/1588770462

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*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 2026-08-25.*