A modern, secure messaging app built on the open Matrix protocol. It offers end-to-end encryption, a familiar interface, and cross-device synchronization. Supports direct messages, group chats, file sharing, and an optional AI assistant.
1.2.8
September 5, 2026
- Improve feature & Fix bugs
Owla is a modern messaging application built on the open Matrix protocol. It provides secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations and synchronizes messages across all your devices.
Owla is designed with privacy in mind, featuring end-to-end encryption for all conversations. Your messages are stored on standard Matrix homeservers, not a proprietary backend.
Owla supports direct messages and group chats. It also includes features like threads for focused side conversations, replies, edits, reactions, and pinned messages.
Yes, Owla is designed to work great on desktop and mobile devices, including Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It ensures your chats stay in sync across all platforms.
No, Owla does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing a clean and uninterrupted messaging experience.
Owla is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The app is rated for ages 4+ and was last updated on September 5, 2026.
Yes, Owla offers an optional AI assistant feature. You can bring your own API key from services like Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini to enable features like suggested replies and chat summarization.
To sign in to Owla, you need access to a Matrix homeserver. Some organization-specific features may also require a compatible server setup.
