# Hamkar — messaging app built on Element

> messaging app built on Element (iPhone/iPad app by Ihor Bondar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamkar/id6751944327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ihor Bondar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837634329)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 129 MB
- Languages: Albanian, Basque, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English and 33 more
- Released: 2025-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamkar/id6751944327/reviews.md

## What is Hamkar?

This application is a private messaging solution built on the open-source Element client and powered by the Matrix protocol.

Created for internal organizational use, it provides secure, real-time communication for authorized members only. All conversations are end-to-end encrypted, ensuring privacy and protection of sensitive information.

With support for one-to-one and group messaging, voice and video calling, file transfers, notifications, and full chat history, the app enables seamless collaboration in a closed and secure environment.

Highlights:

* Strong end-to-end encryption (Matrix / Olm)
* Individual and group chat support
* Voice and video calling support
* File and media sharing
* Sync across multiple devices
* Purpose-built for internal organizational communication


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.11.58 — 2026-06-06

Enhanced UI/UX – Dark‑mode bugs resolved, new design‑compatibility checks added

### 1.11.57 — 2025-10-04

* Fixed UI-related bugs
* Added voice and video calling between users
* General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.11.56 — 2025-09-15

No release notes.

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